{"id":7469,"date":"2025-05-23T17:19:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T17:19:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/?page_id=7469"},"modified":"2026-07-16T00:32:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T00:32:25","slug":"application-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/application-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling gradient-container-1\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#45206d;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:70px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-color:#ffffff;\"><h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">School of Spiritual Leadership &#8211;<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How to apply<\/span><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\">To apply for ministerial training at the School of Spiritual Leadership, you must be a <\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW51771210 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\">Licensed Practitioner<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\"> in good standing.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/spiritual-development\/becoming-a-practitioner\/\">Click here <\/a><\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\">for more<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\">informatio<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW51771210 BCX0\">n on how to become a practitioner.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW51771210 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling gradient-container-2\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-background-color:#6f2dbd;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-color:#d8bdff;--awb-bg-color-hover:#d8bdff;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Connect with a Dean<\/strong> <br \/>\nContact the Dean of your chosen campus to discuss your interest, gather information about the program, and receive guidance on the application process. You may also reach out to the Director of the School of Spiritual Leadership and the Administrative Registrar for program information, admissions overview and application materials.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Submit Your Application<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce requested by the Dean, you will receive an application email with a link. Follow the instructions carefully and submit all required materials, including:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>A government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver\u2019s license, passport).<\/li>\n<li>Admissions fee and completed enrollment agreement.<\/li>\n<li>A valid <strong>Practitioner License<\/strong> (must be maintained throughout training).<\/li>\n<li>Three recommendations:\n<ol>\n<li>Two from a CSL minister, licensed practitioner, or professional colleague.<\/li>\n<li>One from your Senior Minister endorsing your participation.<\/li>\n<li>Forms must be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:applications@csl.org.ed\">applications@csl.org.ed<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>A clean <strong>background check<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Official transcripts from previous institutions (translations required for non-English transcripts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Admission &amp; Approval<br \/>\n<\/strong>Final decisions are made by the <strong>Dean and the Director<\/strong> upon completion of all application requirements. Once accepted, a <strong>letter of acceptance<\/strong> from the Regional Dean will be sent to the Administrative Registrar.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling gradient-container-3\" style=\"--awb-border-sizes-top:0px;--awb-border-sizes-bottom:0px;--awb-border-sizes-left:0px;--awb-border-sizes-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-background-color:#6f2dbd;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1352px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column mass-intro\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:15%;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:15%;--awb-padding-right-medium:60px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:40px;--awb-padding-left-small:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/application\/%20\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Request an Application<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column mass-intro\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:40px;--awb-padding-right:15%;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:15%;--awb-padding-right-medium:60px;--awb-padding-left-medium:60px;--awb-padding-right-small:40px;--awb-padding-left-small:40px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:15px 15px 15px 15px;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-medium:0px;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/csl.org\/ssl\/campuses\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">List of Campuses<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":31,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7469","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - 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