The Universal Ministries most highly acknowledged degrees are earned through studies within the following fields. Degree courses requiring study are designed for the student that wishes to achieve knowledge greater than simply life's experiences. Many of the graduates of these courses will help in forming training courses in the future.

THE STUDENT MUST COMPLETE EACH LEVEL PRIOR TO ADVANCING TO THE NEXT.

BACHELOR STUDIES

1. To earn the Bachelor of Sacred Texts in your field of expertise:
   The donation commitment per course is $125.00 (non-refundable), donation commitment made in advance of submission.
2. You will write a minimum 500 word biography on your personal faith and religious beliefs, based on YOUR feelings and opinions, not the opinions of teachers you have learned from. We want you to provide personal honesty of your faith, which only YOU can provide.
3. You will write a minimum 2000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing YOUR beliefs within the field of studies chosen, and provide a minimum of 5 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your beliefs and facts.
   

MASTER STUDIES

To earn the Master of Sacred Texts in your field of expertise:
1. The donation commitment per course is $225.00 (non-refundable), donation commitment made in advance of submission.
2. You will write a minimum 750 word biography on your life based on your personal religious faith beliefs.
3. You will write a minimum 4000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing historical and current aspects of the field of studies chosen. This will include your personal beliefs, statements of doctrine within this belief, and you shall have a minimum of 10 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your beliefs and facts.

DOCTORATE STUDIES

To earn the Doctor of Sacred Texts:
1. The donation commitment per course is $425.00 (non-refundable), donation commitment made in advance of submission.
2. You will write a minimum 1500 word biography based on your entire spiritual life and religious faith. This should include earliest memories of your religious attitudes, and how early training affected your present belief system.
3. You will write a minimum 6000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing from earliest historical beliefs to current religious attitudes. You shall discuss your religious faith, the interaction of your faith with other beliefs, the authority of Government in regards to your spiritual beliefs, and possible future expressions of your faith. You will include a minimum of 25 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your statements on.

Over the years some students have requested that studies be combined to include all Degree levels in one. Students wishing to do so must make arraignments prior to submission. For additional information contact rev@universalministries.com to discuss specific requirements of combined Degree levels.

Degrees earned through these courses will be listed in the Graduate Directory and will indicate completion date, recipient's name, recipient's biography (optionally listed), and highest honor received. All information will be available to the public for verification of the recipient's honors, and degrees earned.

Specifics for Biographies and Thesis':

Biographies and Thesis' shall be typed or computer generated on plain white, standard letter-size paper (8-1/2" x 11"). You shall double-space lines and use no larger than a 12 pt. font. This size will be the equivalent of normal typewriter print. All papers shall be mailed to the Ministries Headquarters, located at:

Universal Ministries
PO Box 31
Milford, Illinois 60953
USA.