We offer certification courses in demonology for laity. These courses are on par with any college level course with regard to content and academic expectations. Materials are provided in the course fee for many of the courses, and it is a multi-level course taken at the student's own pace. The only requirement is that the course be completed within one year. The following courses are required for certification:
1. Basic Christian Beliefs- This course is a pre-requisite for certification. Students explore the origin and authority of Sacred Scripture, orthodox understanding of God, Christology, Anthropology and Eschatology. Without this very basic foundation in Christian belief nothing that follows will be of any value to the student.
Cost: $25 Required Text: Provided
2. Discernment of Spirits- This course is a pre-requisite for certification. Students will explore the basics of discernment of spirits on a personal level through a study of Ignatius of Loyala's "14 Rules for the Discernment of Spirits".
Cost $25 Required Text: Provided
3. The Truth About Christ- This course is a pre-requisite for certification. This course will equip students to answer the common myths about Jesus offered by the New Age Movement and various occult organizations.
Cost: $25 Required Text: The Messianic Secret, by J. Davila-Ashcraft (Available at Amazon)
4. The Theology of Exorcism- This course is a pre-requisite for certification. The student will explore the theological foundation of spiritual warfare, as well as gain a basic knowledge of the origin of evil, Satan and the demonic.
Cost: $50 Required Text: Ecclesiae Militantis (Available at Amazon)
5. The Methodology of Exorcism- This course is a pre-requisite for certification. The student will gain a basic knowledge of the methodology of spiritual warfare, and insight into the psychological, environmental and other considerations involved. They will also gain and understanding of the basic beliefs of false religions/cults.
Cost: $50 Required Text: Ecclesiae Militantis (Available at Amazon)
Each course includes required reading material, and some include video lecture viewing.
Certification is annual and may be revoked if an individual is determined to have violated the principles of the International Society of Christian Demonologists.
In order to enroll in the course one must be a practicing Christian, attending a church regularly, and present a statement from a pastor that they are in good standing with the church. If you feel you meet this criteria and wish to take the course, please contact us: vexillaregis@mail.com
