Interfaith Community Chaplaincy Certificate & Clinical Pastoral Education Program
Join The New Seminary’s comprehensive program designed to equip ministers with the skills and certification needed to serve in diverse settings such as the military, hospice, educational institutions, and the workplace. Supervised by Rev. Dr. Raymond J. Lawrence, founder of CPSP, our program offers unparalleled expertise and guidance. We offer full and half clinical and pastoral training units that will qualify you for employment as a chaplain in a variety of settings. For more details, please contact Dr. Jay at info@new-seminary.org
Meet Our Esteemed Team
Our team is led by dedicated professionals who bring a wealth of experience and passion to our programs.
Rev. Dr. Raymond J. Lawrence
CPE Program Supervisor
Rev. Dr. Jay Speights
Executive Director
Rev. Dr. Samora Smith
Assoc. Director
Rev. Dr. Gail Cantor
Dean of Students
About The New Seminary
Founded in 1981 by Rabbi Joseph Gelberman and Swami Satchidinanda, The New Seminary was established with the mission to foster a community of diverse faiths that celebrate oneness and unity. Since its inception, the seminary has ordained over 3,500 clergy, and under the leadership of Rev. Drs. Jay Speights and Samora Smith, TNS continues to offer advanced degrees and certificates, including the Master of Theology, Doctorate of Ministry, Spiritual Coaching, and Interfaith Chaplaincy.
What Our Graduates Say
★★★★★
The Interfaith Community Chaplaincy Certificate program has been transformative for my career. The comprehensive curriculum and expert guidance provided by Rev. Dr. Raymond J. Lawrence have equipped me with the skills to serve effectively in diverse settings. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to expand their ministerial capabilities.
Rev. Dr. Joseph Mamatz (’24)
★★★★★
I needed a seminary that would require me to deeply explore all of the great faiths. I also wanted to be exposed to people of widely different faiths and cultures. The New Seminary has squarely met those needs for me. I am now an ordained interfaith minister, interfaith community chaplain, and hold a Masters of Theology through TNS. I am currently working towards my doctorate.
Rev. Jonathan Wade, JD, M.Th. (’24)
★★★★★
When I received my D.Min from TNS I planned to pursue a Chaplaincy program but the timing wasn’t right. Divine Timing happened because when I reached out I learned that TNS was starting their own CPE program. I quickly enrolled and couldn’t be more pleased to have reunited with TNS . There’s nothing like coming home and being stretched while in the loving embrace of family.
Rev. Dr. Tracey Ulshafer (’20)
Join Our Community
Take the next step in your spiritual and professional journey. Apply now to our Interfaith Community Chaplaincy Certificate and Clinical Pastoral Education Program.
Contact an Advisor at 914-429-3876