Hail & Welcome to the Clergy Training Program Landing Page!

After a hiatus we are excited to be relaunching our Clergy Training Program (CTP). The program has undergone updates in both format and content.

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We are excited to offer a collaborative experience to learn not only the faith aspects of being a gothar but also the logistical and leadership skills to do clergy work. 
 

What is the Clergy Training Program? 

• A path to obtaining legal ordination.

  • Legally recognized ordination enables clergy to conduct wedding and funeral ceremonies.

    • Note: Some provinces and states have additional educational requirements. 

• An opportunity for personal and religious growth.

  • This program focuses on self-development and education.

  • Regardless of current experience there will still be opportunities for self-development.

• A pathway to serve the community.

  • For many, clergy work is seen as a calling rather than just a title, and this program is designed to help students initiate service within their local communities.

• A collaborative learning experience.

  • Engaging with peers for both learning and teaching purposes can broaden an individual's perspectives.

• Adaptive and Inclusive

  • There are many ways to learn and to demonstrate understand this program incorporates multiple source and optional recommended resources including videos 

  • Alternate Assignments to allow students to highlight their strengths 

 

 

What it's not

• Asatru 101

  • Basics of Asatru are covered but introduction is not the purpose of the program.

    • *Beginner class and other programs are planned for the future*

• An Accredited Academic Program

  • There are no accredited pagan clergy training programs available.

• The One & Only Way to become a Gothar

  • Mentorship is wonderful, however finding a suitable mentor can be challenging.

  • Self-directed study and research is also a valid option.

 

What are the Requirements?

The individual must:
-Have practiced Asatru for a full year
-Agree to and pass a background check
-Have a High School Diploma or equivalent completion of education
-Be active in the TAC groups
-Be active in their local pagan community (if applicable)
-Have the ability to travel independently

 
What topics are covered in the Clergy Training Program?

 

Courses cover modern and historic understandings of cosmology, theological topics including divinity, beings and sprints. As well as history, magic, ritual planning, ceremonies, conflict resolution, ethics, community service and more. 

 

 

If this sounds like a program that would interest you find out more and appy for the prgram using the link below

 
If you have any other questions, please contact the Director of Religious Affairs, Alan Jolly at  AlanJ@theasatrucommunity.com

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