Individuals interested in Unity ministry must first meet the Association's requirements for the ministry path. These requirements include:

• Two years of increasing leadership in a Unity ministry.
• Graduation from the SEE Spiritual Development Program or otherwise demonstration of an in depth knowledge of Unity Principles.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• An approved Academic Demonstration from the Association.

Unity Institute offers two academic programs of study leading to possible licensing and ordination as a Unity Minister:

• The Master of Divinity is available to individuals holding a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• The Certificate in Unity Ministry is only open to those who do not hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The Certificate in Unity Ministry program requires that you have an approved Academic Demonstration and are accepted into the Association's Ministry Path.

Degreed applicants for ordination may take classes at Unity Institute prior to acceptance into the ordination path; however, this is not recommended. Nondegreed applicants for ordination must be accepted into the ordination path prior to taking classes at Unity Institute. We strongly suggest that potential applicants to the ordination path not make any major life changes until they have been admitted to the ordination path. We also recommend that SEE program prerequisites be completed before taking Unity Institute classes.

Dual Admissions: Those seeking licensing and ordination must apply to both the Association's Ministry Path and Unity Institute's Master of Divinity or Certificate in Unity Ministry programs. For the most current information regarding the dual admissions process, please contact:

Unity Institute Academic Program
1901 NW Blue Parkway, Unity Village, MO  64065

Unity Institute Registrar/Admissions Officer
registrar@unityonline.org
816-251-3535, Ext. 2170

 

 

Association Ministry Paths

 

1	Ministry Path through Unity Institute—the Primary Path

Nondegreed prerequisites:

• Two years of increasing leadership and participation in a Unity ministry.
• Graduation from SEE spiritual development program or otherwise demonstration of an in depth knowledge of Unity Principles.
• Approved Academic Demonstration. 
• Internet and e-mail capabilities.

Degreed prerequisites:

• Two years of increasing leadership and participation in a Unity ministry.
• Graduation from SEE spiritual development program or otherwise demonstration of an in depth knowledge of Unity Principles.
• Internet and e-mail capabilities.

If you have questions regarding the SEE spiritual development program, please contact:
Spiritual Education and Enrichment (SEE)
SEE Registrar
see@unityonline.org
816-251-3535, Ext. 2050

 

 The following alternate paths are available under limited circumstances

2	Field Licensing Program

The Field Licensing Program Ministry Path is a four-year program for licensed Unity teachers or ministers ordained in another faith who are already leading a Unity ministry. See the Field Licensing Handbook, which includes detailed information about this program. After reviewing the handbook, you may contact:
Field Licensing Program Ministry Path
Association of Unity Churches International PO Box 610, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 Director of Credentialing816-434-6843  credential@unity.org

3	Unity Urban Ministerial School

Another specialized path may be the Unity Urban Ministerial School, which is based in Detroit, Mich., for individuals interested in urban ministry. The Unity Urban Ministerial School makes it possible to work full-time and attend classes part- time. Candidates must live in the Detroit area as classes are held weeknights and weekends. Note: This program may change. For the most recent information about this program, please contact:
Unity Urban Ministerial School5555 Conner Ave #1214, Detroit, MI 48214
313-922-0999   uumsed2@aol.com

4	International Ministerial Program

This path may be available to individuals who reside outside of the continental United States.

 

 

Academic Demonstration:

An Approved Academic Demonstration is required for those applicants, without a Bachelor's Degree, who wish to apply for Unity Institute's Certificate Program, the Association's Field Licensing Program, or the Unity Urban Ministerial School. This application can be obtained from the Credentialing Registrar at the Association and must be completed and approved before applying to any program.

The Academic Demonstration requires graduation from the SEE spiritual development program or otherwise demonstration of an in depth knowledge of Unity Principles, two college English Composition courses, and one college Accounting course. Documentation is also required of any college or noncollege courses, professional, management, leadership or personal growth training, evidence of related work experience and leadership in ministry.

 

For further information and to request an application, please contact:
Credentialing Registrar
Association of Unity Churches International
PO Box 610, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
816-434-6842     registrar@unity.org

Additional Information

ONE LAST NOTE:
Please remember that the above is subject to change without notice. Please contact the above mentioned staff for the most current information.