The Home Temple
School of Sacred Studies
The Home Temple School of Sacred Studies offers Degree Programs and Certifications suitable for non-professional home ministries and chaplaincies. These are not academic degrees or professional certificates. Our Degrees are not accredited by an accrediting organization. They are church credentials for development of Home Temple and other Christian or interfaith ministry.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN CERTIFICATE AND DEGREE PROGRAMS
1. Home Temple Clergy
If you are an Ordained Home Temple Deacon or Priest, or if you have been
accepted into Home Temple Ordination studies with three character references and
commenced the Diaconate Module, you are also registered for the Bachelor
of Divinity (B.D.) Degree Program.. Prerequisite for registration in the
Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) Degree Program is enrollment in the basic modules
for Ordination to the Sacred Apostolic Diaconate and Priesthood. The Ordination
Modules and B.D. Program can be completed in less than one academic year, with
both Ordinations received in one ceremony along with conferral of the
Bachelor of Divinity Degree.
Ordination into the Priesthood and conferral of the B.D. Degree are prerequisite for registration in M.Div. or D.D. Degree Programs. Either of these fulfills the Home Temple academic criterion for Synodal nomination to Consecration as a Bishop.
2. Clergy of Other Denominations
If you have been Ordained in another church or spiritual tradition, you may
apply to register for the B.D. Degree program by forwarding the E-APPLICATION
(link above). In the application, please give a complete description of your
ministry and previous ministerial training. If you are a Priest, you must have
permission of your Bishop to proceed, but you will remain under his/her
jurisdiction. Ministerial licenses earned through courses of conventional
seminary curricula such as Old and New Testament, Church History, and Liturgics
can be evaluated and supplemented if necessary for Fast Track to Apostolic
Ordination.
3. Homeopathic Students
If you have registered with the Caduceus Institute of Classical Homeopathy
to prepare for Certification as a Homeopath, you can also register for the
Doctoral Program in Vitalistic Healing (D.V.H.). There is no requirement to
apply or study for Home Temple Apostolic Ordination. All coursework is done
through the Caduceus Institute and the Wisdom Seminars web site. However, you
qualify for licensing as a Healing Minister once you are registered with the D.V.H. Degree
Program.
REGISTRATION
To register for a Certificate or Degree Program, download the Registration Form to your own computer (CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM). This is an *.rtf file that you can fill out on either Mac or PC computer. Follow instructions and email as an attachment to the email address given on the form. You will receive instructions on how to proceed by return email.
For details of the curriculum modules, take this link to
ORDINATION PROGRAM.
BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH SERVING A
PRIMARILY SPANISH-SPEAKING COMMUNITY?
Bishops Luis Londono
and Roberto Certain Ruiz have provided Spanish translations of our Priesthood
Handbook, the Sacramentary, and other Home Temple and THG materials.
PREFER TO USE SACRAMENTAL LATIN?
Bishop Luis Londono has provided parallel Spanish-Latin
translations for the Home Temple Mass, available by request.
Prerequisite: Acceptance into
Ordination program.
Certificate of Ordination to the Sacred Apostolic Diaconate
Certificate of Ordination to the Sacred Apostolic Priesthood
Upon
completion of Priesthood Studies, the Deacon will receive Apostolic
laying-on-of-hands and B.D. Certificate by Bishop Keizer or another Home Temple
Bishop in the context of a Eucharist.
Doctor of Vitalistic Healing (D.V.H.) - Astrology/Tarot emphasis
Prerequisite: Successful application to Director of Vitalistic Studies.
Course Fees to be paid to Bishop Willa as specified on her web site
 | Completion of Modules One through Six of the Caduceus Institute curriculum in Vitalistic Healing. CLICK FOR CURRICULUM PROSPECTUS |
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| Completion and submission of an approved doctoral research or a clinical project to be approved by the Director of Vitalistic Studies OR one module of homeopathy |
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| 100 hours of Practicum in Vitalistic Healing |
Successful completion of the Diploma program in Vitalitsic Healing program leads to:
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| Certification as a Minister of Vitalistic Healing |
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| Conferral of the D.V.H. degree. |
Doctor of Vitalistic Healing (D.V.H.) - Homeopathy emphasis
Prerequisite: Successful application to Director of Vitalistic Studies.
Course Fees to be paid to Bishop Willa as specified on her web site
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| Completion of Modules One through
Five of the
Caduceus Institute curriculum in Classical Homeopathy. TUITION: Paid directly to Caduceus Institute www.homeopathytraining.org Each module consists of 30 hours of audiotaped instruction with workbook and lessons that must be submitted for grading and correction. |
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100 hours of Practicum in Homeopathy. |
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Completion of the Caduceus Institute module in Nutrition. |
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Completion of one module of Vitalistic Healing program |
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Completion and submission of an approved doctoral research or a clinical project to be approved by the Director of Vitalistic Studies OR an additional module of Vitalistic Healing program |
Successful completion of the D.V.H. program leads to:
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| Certification as a Minister of Vitalistic Healing (D.V.H.). |
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| Conferral of the D.V.H. degree. |
First Aid Healing Minister or Community Outreach Healing Minister of the Homeopathy Compassion Network
TUITION: In lieu of tuition, student is asked to make a minimal $5/bi-monthly video pledge ($10/month) to Dr. Lewis Keizer's Patreon site
PUBLICATION RIGHTS: All publication and copyrights for Theses and Dissertations produced in the Home Temple School of Sacred Studies belong to the student. However, the School of Sacred Studies has the option to reproduce all or part of any Thesis or Dissertation as a model or illustration for the educational benefit of other students through onsite or online forums.
Bachelor of Divinity Degree (B.D.)
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Ordination Studies to the Sacred Apostolic Priesthood or "fast track" through the Home Temple Diaconate and Priesthood modules for those already Ordained in other churches.
The Baccalaureate in Divinity is a seminary degree program offered to Priests and Priestesses of the independent Apostolic churches, including those of the Home Temple, as well as Ordained ministers of other churches and spiritual traditions. The emphasis of the program is immersion in the historical teachings of Mar Yeshua, the Master Jesus—as opposed to ecclesiastical dogma and theological doctrine offered by Christian churches. Through a study of the Aramaic language, vocabulary, Jewish Kabbalistic and Messianic concepts used by Jesus, we arrive at a new, unique, and profound understanding of the Master’s teachings.
Curriculum is supplied online through Dr. Lewis Keizer's Patreon YouTube site, the Home Temple Diaconate and Priesthood sites, and at www.wisdomseminars.org. In addition to submission of Spiritual Journal, Questions on Jesus, and Questions on the Bible, the student is required to complete the curriculum in EXEGESIS by writing (or dictating on cassette tape) a substantial paper interpreting five of the logia (davrim) and parables (mashlim) of Yeshua following clearly defined rubrics that earn specific percentages. A total of 70% is required for graduation and 90% for graduation cum laude (with honors).
Master of Divinity Degree (M.Div.)
Required Education for Office of a Bishop
The M.Div. Degree program, along with training in the First Order Empowerments of T:.H:.G:. (Temple of the Holy Grail), is required education for Candidates for Consecration to the Episcopate as a member of the Home Temple Synod of Bishops. T:.H:.G:. Initiation is offered once a year in Spring and there are $80 fees for the modules. See THGPrerequisite:
Bachelor of Divinity Degree (B.D.) from Home Temple or equivalent seminary degree.
The Master of Divinity Degree program is designed to facilitate education of Home Temple clergy in World Religions, esoteric spirituality, and the Western Mystery Tradition. It helps qualify Priests and Priestesses for nomination to the Episcopate, since Home Temple Bishops are required to have knowledge and skills in esoteric as well as exoteric areas of spirituality.
Curriculum is supplied online. It consists of three core seminars and Major Emphasis elective seminars totaling at least twenty modules as described below. Exams or other required academic work must be passed in each of the three core seminars. An approved Masters Thesis specializing in a Major Emphasis topic from the elective seminars must be submitted in the required format.
Core Seminars:
World Religions and Spirituality
The Initiatic Mysteries of Classical Antiquity
The Western Mystery Tradition: Medieval and Modern
Major Emphasis Courses from the WISDOM SEMINARS also available online at the lewiskeizer YouTube channel:
YESHUA STUDIES
Yeshua Studies playlists on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel as appropriate
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus (text) and the Gospel of Thomas playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
The Pre-Christian Teachings of Jesus (text) and playlists on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel TBA as appropriate
REQUIRED TEXTS: Yeshua: The Unknown Jesus (Novel)
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas (Book)
The Pre-Christian Teachings of Jesus (Book)
GNOSTIC STUDIES
Gnosticism: Ancient and Modern in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
Rosslyn Chapel and Esoteric Freemasonry in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
The Gospel of Mary and Magdalenic Gnosis in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
Two other elective seminars
REQUIRED TEXTS: Yeshua: The Unknown Jesus (Novel)
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas (Book)
MAGDALENIC STUDIES
The Gospel of Mary and Magdalenic Gnosis in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus (text) and the Gospel of Thomas playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
Gnosticism: Ancient and Modern in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist on the lewiskeizer YouTube channel
Two other elective seminars
REQUIRED TEXTS: Yeshua: The Unknown Jesus (Novel)
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas (Book)
Master’s Thesis Requirements:
Minimum 50-page research paper in proper format submitted electronically as an MS Word, RTF, or PDF file.
Doctor of Divinity Degree (D. D.)
Substitute for M.Div. as Required Education for Office of a Bishop
The Doctorate of Divinity may be undertaken instead of the M.Div. to meet educational rubrics for Episcopal training.
Curriculum of Studies:
Curriculum is supplied online. It consists of three core seminars, Major Emphasis elective seminars totaling at least twenty modules, and two Initiatic Paths of the Spiritual Practicums, as shown below. Exams or other required academic work must be passed in each of the three core seminars. An approved Doctoral Dissertation specializing in a topic from one of the Major Emphasis elective seminars must be submitted in the required format.
Core Seminars:
World Religions and Spirituality
The Initiatic Mysteries of Classical Antiquity ONLINE AT THE LEWISKEIZER YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Western Mystery Tradition: Medieval and Modern ONLINE AT THE LEWISKEIZER YOUTUBE CHANNEL
Major Emphasis Courses from the WISDOM SEMINARS:
YESHUA STUDIES ONLINE AT THE LEWISKEIZER YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Gospel of Mary and Magdalenic Gnosis
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas Seminar
The Lost Pre-Christian Teachings of Yeshua Seminar
REQUIRED TEXTS: Yeshua: The Unknown Jesus (Novel)
The Kabbalistic Words of Jesus in the Gospel of Thomas (Book)
The Pre-Christian Teachings of Yeshua
GNOSTIC STUDIES ONLINE AT THE LEWISKEIZER YOUTUBE CHANNEL (see above)
MAGDALENIC STUDIES in ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY playlist ONLINE AT THE LEWISKEIZER YOUTUBE CHANNEL (see above)
Spiritual Practicum: The doctoral candidate will combine academic studies leading to a doctoral dissertation with Completion of First Order Temple of the Holy Grail (T:.H:.G:.),
Available in English and Spanish
www.hometemple.org/THG.htm
Doctoral Dissertation Requirements:
200-Page (Minimum) Typed Doctoral Dissertation in Proper Format submitted electronically as an MS Word, RTF, or PDF file.
Presentation of Doctoral Thesis at Annual Synod of Home Temple Bishops in Late June or Early July
If a student has completed the M.Div. Degree Program, he or she has already fulfilled the Core Seminars requirement, but must in addition complete two of the Initiatic Paths, and meet all of the Doctoral Dissertation Requirements listed above. The Master's Thesis must be expanded into a Doctoral Dissertation.
REQUIREMENTS: NOMINATION FOR CONSECRATION AS A BISHOP