The Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary is not accredited through the mainstream religious accrediting bodies because of the uniqueness of Pagan religions and the historical hostility toward our faith. To require Wiccan seminaries to submit to the examination by agencies created by governments or faiths which have traditionally oppressed Wicca is seen within Paganism as highly inappropriate. In addition to the training of clergy for ordination, classes are also offered to the general public. This is accomplished through making the Woolston-Steen Seminary classes open to the general public as well as an intensive and closed clergy track program. Classes offered through the Continuing Education Department are open to the public, do not require admission to the Seminary, and may be audited on a first come, first served basis as room allows.
Audited classes accumulate no academic credits.
The Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary has been granted religious exemption by the Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board Degree Authorization Agency as a college level degree granting institution of higher learning whose specific focus is the education of Wiccan and Pagan clergy. In addition to clergy training, many classes are offered toward an Associate of Ministry degree and non-clergy religious vocations. Ask for a schedule. All rights reserved. Due to legal restrictions, this page may NOT be published or duplicated.