How Do You Be A Unitarian Universalist Minister?
The Unitarian Universalists (UUs) believe that the truth can be found along many paths. They don’t have a specific doctrine they expect members to hold to, and don’t even expect everyone to have the same concept of God–or even to believe in a deity at all. But that doesn’t mean that anyone can lead a UU congregation. There are several steps involved in becoming an accredited UU minister. Step 1 Begin by getting a bachelor’s degree at an accredited college. Step 2 Contact the Unitarian Universalist Association’s (AAU) Ministerial Credentialing Office (MCO) or a Regional Subcommittee on Candidacy (RSCC) about your intention to become an accredited UU minister. You will be added to the list of applicants. Step 3 Become an aspirant by being accepted to a theological school, completing interview forms and biographical information. You can complete your graduate program first, but you won’t be eligible for financial aid from the UUA. Step 4 Finish your first year of graduate studies before
