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STUDENT
EXPERIENCES
Our Students
In your ministerial training, you will
join with other students who come from a variety of religious, educational,
ethnic, spiritual, and occupational backgrounds. Our students are:
• Of all ages - from recent
college graduates in their 20’s to retired grandparents
in their 70’s - and everything in between
• From all over the country,
and all over the world
• From every type of employment
- airline pilots, police officers, mothers, college professors,
artists, psychotherapists, attorneys, sales clerks, fundraisers,
social workers, secretaries, massage therapists, hospital administrators,
physicians, executives, life coaches, corporate managers, nurses,
and every other conceivable occupation
• From every religious and
spiritual tradition - Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism,
Islam, Yoruba, A Course in Miracles, New Thought, Wicca - and
from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds
When our students come together at
One Spirit, they learn about the world’s religions, themselves,
and each other. During the first year of study their differences
become less significant, as each person recognizes for themselves
that the bond that unites them is far more powerful than anything
that could keep them apart.
Deep friendships develop – friendships
between students, friendships with faculty and alumni – spiritual
friendships that accept each person for who they are and, at the
same time, call them to become who they are meant to be. Often these
friendships last a lifetime and become a treasured source of personal
and professional satisfaction.
Student Experiences
"One Spirit is truly a spiritual
approach relevant to the 21st Century. While honoring the wisdom
contained in traditional religion, their approach creates an integrated
context that brings the teachings alive and makes them accessible.
But rather than just appreciating the different religious forms,
the One Spirit context asks us to go deeper - to a place of embodying
what all the traditions speak of. They do this in a loving yet challenging
environment, seeking to model the very core values that lie at the
heart of all traditions. I am profoundly grateful for this incredible
context to learn, grow, and deepen my connection with Spirit. The
professionalism is outstanding. You do indeed walk your talk."
- Ron K., Class of 2005, Distance Learning Student
"As a psychotherapist with the
belief that all people need a spiritual life in order to heal, I
have found the One Spirit experience invaluable. It has deepened
my personal relationships, my connection with my patients, with
God and with myself."
- Barbara H., Class of 2004, Attending Student
"The work that One Spirit is doing
is necessary and invaluable to the healing and transformation of
the planet. If we are to survive and grow in our world, we must
transform ourselves through love and acceptance for all teachings,
all people, and all cultures, everywhere. One Spirit is a leader
in this work."
- Cory C., Class of 2005, Attending Student
"One Spirit provided the crucible, the safe and loving space
for me to dare to explore and be open to who I am as a child of
God. I had no idea in my mid-50's that my life has barely begun.
I am thrilled, exhilarated and stretched beyond what I ever imagined.
At the same time, I feel that I've always known what I've rediscovered
here. Through One Spirit I have heard God's whisper in my heart."
- Carol C., Class of 2005, Attending Student
"As a psychotherapist and university
professor, I can safely say that the loving and highly gifted One
Spirit faculty is a rare experience today in the world of multi-faith
learning. If opening your hearts and minds to Spirit in a highly
professional, transformative atmosphere is what you are looking
for, then One Spirit Interfaith Seminary is for you."
- Christine H., Ph.D., Class of 2005, Distance Leanring Student
"One Spirit has offered me tools
to be able to live in this world with integrity, honesty and love.
Whether I choose to serve as a minister professionally or not, I
know that my life has been enriched by my exposure to One Spirit
and that I in turn have enriched the lives of those with whom I
come in contact."
- Jay P., Class of 2005, Distance Learning Student
"This program is life altering
and life affirming. You cannot come into the program and leave as
the same person. Spiritual growth and greater love of self and other
are inevitable."
- Rowena S., Class of 2005, Attending Student
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