I've been a Druid for a few years, and I've been getting more and more interested in becoming a member of the clergy. Is there a certain school one needs to go to in order to become a legally ordained priest of their chosen faith? Is there any specific studying I should do? Input from any Pagan Clergy members will be greatly appreciated, but all answers will be welcome. Thanks!
2007-01-26 06:39:32 · 6 answers · asked by lavos1412 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, a Druid was a member of the clergy in ancient times. They were also lawmakers, doctors, poets, judges, historians, etc. They were the learned class of the ancient Celts (training took many years) and their role was service to their communities.
You didn't mention which tradition of modern Druidry that you practice. Each tradition has different requirements. For a list of different Druidry groups that you can contact to see what requirements they have to sponsor you:
http://www.geocities.com/mikerdna/drulinks.html
Most of the reputable groups that I know require an extensive knowledge of the history of the Celtic peoples and perhaps proof of the knowledge of all levels (Ovate, Bard, etc.) as well as study in how to council others.
Of course you could just get an internet license to be a clergy, but this wouldn't mean much in the eyes of any druid community. Specific training and demonstrating expertise, commitment, and experience are very important to Druids.
2007-01-27 18:54:10 · answer #1 · answered by Witchy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Obviously that depends on the religious order of the faith you wish to be ordained into.
The catholic religion greatly differs from the protestant in how one goes about ordination. Some sects of protestant christianity require virtually nothing to start calling yourself ordained.
I'm Zen Buddhist, my school of Buddhism differs greatly from other Zen lineages. I've been training for 6 years.
As far as "legally ordained", I'm assuming you mean legal in the context of that religious order. Nothing is defined in US law that regulates or judges the merit of being ordained. If you claim to be ordained in a recognized religious group, the US tax folks wanna see some documentation, but if it's a small, unaffiliated group of Leviticus Word a God Methodists, then they just judge if you have a congregation and regular meetings.
I'm not familiar enough with the Druid faith to have the slightest clue its as to ordination or practices.
2007-01-26 14:56:23 · answer #2 · answered by Radagast97 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Pentecostal christian I am attending courses at my church which will result in me being able to become a licensed minister at the end of two years. (3years to become ordained) It really depends on if your "faith" has a special school. Do you have an ordained priest for your religion or church? That would really be the best person to ask, what school they went to.
2007-01-26 14:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Jan P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Saying you're a "Druid" is like saying you're an Toltec wizard. We have only the vaguest ideas what Druids did, believed, etc. Most of the crap being passed around today originated in English metaphysical societies of the past two centuries. Ordain yourself if you like. Being ordained by a group of pretenders will be no more legitimate.
2007-01-26 15:24:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You're amazingly unacknowledgeable for a would be clergy member.
2007-01-26 14:47:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am sure you would need to study the bible and take some classes in theology.
2007-01-26 14:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by Mim 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋