Program Overview
Our Master’s Degree Program in Women’s Studies is a two-year program open to all Women. Completion of the second -year courses, as well as a written thesis, are eligible to receive a Master of Divinity degree.
Our studies are inclusive of women’s history, women’s rights, feminism, cultural studies and working with the feminine divine.
Service to humanity is an important part of our life and character. We believe that there are many paths to enlightenment and to truth…no one path is “better” than another. All have validity. As such women of the Apple Branch serve in a variety of ways. All are trained to assist others in life passages. There are those who specialize in the healing arts. They may be teachers, counselors and artists. There are those who serve as “edge walkers” and who specialize in the awareness of and use of energy. Regardless of the specialty, all work with the natural order of life, in balance and harmony with all.
Magic is viewed as a potential for creation, a potential that exists within all things… living and non-living. We draw upon this energy and the energy within ourselves to bring into manifestation that which is needed for the highest good of all. We give thanks and offerings respectfully as we know that we still have much to learn.
Women attend our online Dark Moon or Full Moon Rites as well as the 8 Sabbats in the Year.
This program is entirely online. It is a combination of an online classroom setting as well as a Google Group for conversation. There is a $59.99 monthly fee which covers all classes and mentoring services established to guide you through the process. For further information, please contact Bendis using the contact form provided on the site. Please be aware that class size is limited, so act now if this is for you!
Ordination
Those students who are interested in ordination as a priestess must complete the appropriate classes. Qualification will be determined by the student’s spiritual, intellectual, emotional, personal and professional readiness. Such readiness will be determined by your mentor and/or Bendis, Mother of our Tradition.