Two Year Ministerial Program Abstract - Second Year Focus: Practical Aspects of Interfaith Ministry The Essence of Service Topics Covered: Personal & Professional Ethics   in the Practice of Ministry Elements of Ritual Baby Blessings & Naming Ceremonies Seasonal Rituals Marriage Ceremonies Funerals & Memorial Services Spiritual Counseling Worship Services Homilies & Sermons Guided Meditations Healing Ceremonies Praying with People Starting a Church or Center Issues of Spiritual Leadership Requirements: Classwork (Class attendance or via audio tapes/CDs) Monthly reading assignments and written work Participation in ongoing study groups Participation in email group sharing Participation in in-class practica   (required of attending students only) Plan & conduct monthly Interfaith worship services   as part of monthly classes   (required of attending students only) Participate in and help conduct   Interfaith Temple worship services open to the public   (required of attending students only) Attend monthly Interfaith Temple dialogues   (required of attending students only) Participation in Buddy and Mentor programs Create Individual Minister's Service Manual   (Year End Project) Intensive Retreat Final oral examination   by the Seminary's Board of Accreditation Upon successful completion of the second year's work and fulfillment of the student's tuition obligation, students are graduated from The New Seminary and ordained as Interfaith Ministers. They are then eligible to become legally recognized and, where applicable, registered as clergy.