LEVEL III
Advanced Study | Major Exorcism
Level III training for SSM members includes an online academic seminar and a 2-day in-person practical training conference consisting of 9 academic courses, 2 academic workshops, and 2 academic practicums in total.
Testing is as follows:
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A multiple choice exam plus short-form essay following the online academic seminar (AC301 - AC306)
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A written case summary of a case where you functioned as a team member or exorcist.
Level III Certification Requirements:
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Attendance at both the online academic conference and the in-person practical conference
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All testing as approved by SSM Board.
Level III Certification and Deliverance Ministry Function:
Once Level III training is passed, you are certified by SSM (NOT LICENSED, which is only issued by your Bishop) to perform deliverance prayers and function on teams that conduct minor and major exorcisms.
Next Training Cohort Course
SSM conducts periodic cohort training courses for our Members throughout the year.
Registration is available on the Society's Member website.
LEVEL III - COHORT 2025-301​
Cohort Online Training Portal 14 May 2025
Cohort Closing Date 28 June 2025
In Person Conference Check In 14 July 2025
In Person Conference Check Out 16 July 2025
Level III Curriculum:
Online Academic Conference (OAC)
AC301
RITES OF MAJOR EXORCISM
The basics of selecting and executing major rites of exorcism with spiritually afflicted persons.
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AC304
ADVANCED STUDY: DIVINATION &
THE OCCULT
Advanced study into the beliefs and practices of divination and the occult to approach major exorcisms with expert care.
AC302
THE FUNCTION OF AN EXORCIST
An overview of the roles and responsibilities of an exorcist in the context of leading deliverance ministry.
AC305
ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY + STATE OF POSSESSION
Advanced study into the beliefs and practices of divination and the occult.
AC303
ADVANCED DEMONOLOGY
A overview of advanced demonological research and how it drives the exorcism process.
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AC306
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
A review of recommended resources for the team and the afflicted to utilize during the liberation process.​
Level III Curriculum:
In-Person Conference Training (IPC-T)
AC307
THE EXORCIST'S PATH: THE DPA METHOD
A detailed dive into the Exorcist's DPA (Decide, Prepare, Act) Method by an experienced exorcist, which covers how to approach deliverance ministry from start to finish.
AP301
PREPARATION: MAJOR EXORCISM
A detailed discussion of how to prepare the team and location for a major rite of exorcism.
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AW302
CREATING A DELIVERANCE TEAM YEAR THREE PLAN
An interactive workshop focused on assessing the current state of the participant's deliverance ministry team and developing an evolution plan for Year 3 and beyond.
AC308
UNDERSTANDING THE AFFLICTED
​Case studies of spiritually afflicted persons to learn about their experiences with occult bondage and deliverance. Questions, comments, and dialoguing among the students and teachers will be encouraged during this interactive presentation.​​​​​
AP302
MAJOR EXORCISMS
How to execute major rites of exorcism with spiritually afflicted persons.
AC309
CASE STUDIES IN CASES MAJOR EXORCISM
Case studies of demonic possession from the exorcist's perspective. Questions, comments, and dialoguing among the students and teachers will be encouraged during this interactive presentation.
AW301
ROUND TABLE Q/A
Question and answer session with experienced deliverance ministers and exorcists.
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