Academics

HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY programs are designed to meet the needs of working adults, living in a complex and demanding world.

Because  HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY  teaches primarily through distance education, students have more flexibility in the specific hours each week they need to reserve for study. With no need for daily travel to classes, HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY classes are both environmentally-sound and time-efficient.

Degrees, Certificates and Programs

Community Ministry Certificate

Fill in learning gaps and receive guidance towards your ministry goals through our signature program. Those who successfully complete the 15-month mentored independent study may apply for ministerial credentials with Sacred Well Congregation.

Spiritual Direction Certificate

Spiritual Direction is a process typically offered within faith traditions as a part of formation for religious professionals and selected lay leaders. During the last 15 years training has shifted from small, independent programs to comprehensive programs housed in or affiliated with learning institutions such as HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY. Our program is unique because it not only helps spiritual directors to be deeply grounded in their own spiritual identity, but also equips them to practice with clients of a variety of (and no) spiritual identities. This 24-month, fully virtual program is the first of its kind, as currently there are no programs grounded in earth-relating/deities-honoring spiritualities.

Master’s Degrees

We offer Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master of Divinity – Pastoral Counseling & Chaplaincy, and Master of Pagan Studies degrees.

Insights Courses

Four-week courses which focus on a specific topic and are available to the general public without application for admission to Cherry Hill Seminary.

Pagan Life Academy

A series of eight print lessons, Pagan Life Academy is aimed at supporting incarcerated Pagans on their journey to wholeness. This program includes lessons that incorporate elements from most major traditions and emphasizes some of the values they have in common. Those who complete their studies may apply to receive recognition of their achievement. Note: this is not a correspondence course.

Admissions

There are several ways to pursue learning with HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY, as described by our Degrees and Programs listed above. Potential applicants should understand that the master’s degree program is competitive, requiring a rigorous admissions process, as described in the Student Catalog. Pursuit of a certificate may be less strenuous, depending on the certificate, although some certificates have specific requirements. Learn more about our admissions process and begin your journey with HORAPOLLO UNIVERSITY today!