CELEBRATING OVER 40 YEARS OF BUILDING COMMUNITY
A First Among
Interfaith Seminaries
“Join us in restoring the memory of a lost harmony”
Welcome to The New Seminary for Interfaith Studies. We are the oldest Interfaith Seminary in the world with over 3,500 graduates serving as ministers all over the globe. We describe our Interfaith Approach as a form of liberating spirituality that allows us to find comfort, guidance, healing, solace, and wisdom in the tenets, rituals, sacred texts, and practices from many faith traditions, that we can apply in our lives, spiritual practices, and ministry. Our programs help students to deepen their spiritual inquiry, gain an intimate understanding of the major faith traditions of the world as well as prepare them to use their Divine gifts as ministers to provide service to others and build community. Join our ever-expanding family of inspired and purposeful souls!
This is a faith unbound by narrow perspectives. It’s a faith that respects the intricate tapestry of life, the profound connections between beings, and the unfolding of existence within the embrace of the divine.
Virtual Open House
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! Come and meet some of our recent graduates and current students to learn about our offerings. Sign up for our email list below to receive more info.
Now Offering CPE/CPT Units
Interfaith Chaplaincy Online Program
We are pleased to announce our Clinical Pastoral Education Certification facilitated by Dr. Raymond Lawrence, the Founder and Secretary General of The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP) We are currently accepting applications for the upcoming Fall Unit.
2024 RETREAT
Join us this September for an exciting spiritual retreat in the beautiful region of Abruzzo in Italy. Visit the sacred sites of Archangel Michael’s Cave and the location where Mother Mary appeared to the villagers and where her church was built.
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2025 RETREAT
Stay tuned for details on our 2025 Spiritual Retreat in Egypt.
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The Interfaith Temple
Monthly Interfaith Dialogue
First Wednesdays at 7:00 PM ET
Join the The Interfaith Temple long with TNS Alum Rev. Dr. Derek Ahl (’23) and for monthly interfaith dialogue and group discussions with current seminary students, alumni, guest facilitators, and members of the temple community.
We look forward to seeing you.
Upcoming Podcast Series
Stay Tuned for our Upcoming Podcast Series Show featuring Guests and Members of the Interfaith Community.
Now Offering CPE Training and Certification
We are pleased to announce that we now offer Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). All Units are supervised by Rev. Dr. Raymond J. Lawrence, the founder and CEO of The College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy (CPSP). We are currently accepting applications for the Fall Unit. We are honored to welcome Dr. Lawrence and his decades of wisdom and extended knowledge in guiding students to certification as chaplains.
Congratulations
Graduation and Ordination Ceremony
Many Blessings to the Class of 2024
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Students Say
The New Seminary provided me the opportunity to improve my communication with people of a variety of spiritual backgrounds. This has strengthened my ability to discern and honor the spark of Love and Wisdom in each life journey, through appropriate and caring end-of-life ceremonies.
Rev. Diane Gansauer
I am Rev. Dr. Mike Keating. Since meeting Rev. Dr. Jay Speights who encouraged me to pursue a Doctorate of Ministry with The New Seminary, I fulfilled a life long dream, which led to an opportunity to serve as a Campus Minister at Becker College where I also teach Philosophy. The people that I met at The New Seminary have greatly added to my life and the opportunity and experience is wonderful.
Rev. Dr. Mike Keating
COURES
Our Course Offerings
Master of Theology
6 week classes
The Master of Theological Studies degree is offered to provide students a general understanding of the Interfaith approach to ministry and an understanding of the theologies of the worlds major religions.
Doctor of Ministry
12 week classes
The Doctor of Ministry Curriculum is designed for experienced clergy – ministers who have a Masters of Divinity, Masters of Theological Studies, or Masters of the Arts or Sciences degrees. 3-5 years of experience in active interfaith ministry.
Ministry Program
Online Self-Paced
The New Seminary’s two-year unique training program prepares students for active service as ordained Interfaith Ministers. Attuning to The Ministry of Presence, classes are held on a 10-month academic cycle, September through June.
Spiritual Coaching
Online Self-Paced
In 2021, TNS launched our new Spiritual Coaching program. We offer a two-year Master Level training and certification. This program offers advanced training to ministers, counselors, and non-clergy. Classes are held throughout the academic year.
About US
Our Story
The New Seminary was founded in 1981 by Rabbi Joseph H. Gelberman, Swami Satchidanada, and other interfaith luminaries.
Since our inception, we have ordained close to 3,000 interfaith ministers from all over the United States and world. You will find our graduates working as chaplains, ministering to congregations of all faith traditions, teaching and simply effecting change and working to transform our society to a global community of tolerance. They are making a difference. Read More
ADMISSIONS
Attending Our Seminary
Accreditation
The New Seminary is the oldest Interfaith seminary in the world. Having spawned seven other Interfaith institutions, TNS is now taking a bold new direction by offering M.Th (Master of Theological Studies) and DMin (Doctor of Ministry) degrees.
Hybrid Program
We offer a Hybrid Program with bi-monthly virtual classes and 3 in-person Intensives per year. Our Ministerial programs are licensed in New York and our Graduate Studies programs are certified in Florida.
United Nations NGO
The New Seminary received its designation as an ECOSOC (Economic/Social) NGO (Non Governmental Organization) in 2002. we looked at many different organizations open to us as members, to determine where TNS could be of service…
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FINANCING AVAILABLE!Enrollment is easy. Contact one of our admissions counselors to learn more about our programs. Enrollment is now open for all our programs.