LEVEL III
Advanced Study | Major Exorcism
Level III training for SSM members includes an Online Academic Course (OAC) and a 2-day In-Person Conference Training (IPC-T) consisting of 7 academic courses, 7 academic workshops, and 1 academic practicums in total.
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Level III Pre-requisites:
After completion of the Level II Certification Requirements AND a written case summary of a case where you functioned as a team member or exorcist, you are cleared to attend the Level III training.
Testing is as follows:
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A multiple choice exam plus short-form essay following the online academic seminar (AC301 - AC307)
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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) in the performance of all levels of deliverance ministry up to and including 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
THE FUNCTION OF AN EXORCIST
​An overview of the roles and responsibilities of an exorcist in the context of leading deliverance ministry at the diocesan level.
AC304
ADVANCED PSYCHOLOGY + STATE OF POSSESSION
​A study of advanced psychiatric complexities that may be contributing to diagnosing a case of active possession.
AC307
FAMILY SYSTEM ORIGINS
An examination of Family Systems and the potential influence on spiritual bondage.
AC302
ADVANCED DEMONOLOGY
A overview of advanced demonological research and how it drives the exorcism process.
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AC305
MAJOR RITES OF EXORCISM
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Approaches in selecting and executing major rites of exorcism with spiritually afflicted persons.
AC303
ADVANCED STUDY: DIVINATION & THE OCCULT
Advanced study into the beliefs and practices of divination and the occult to approach major exorcisms with expert care.
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)
AW301
SPIRTUAL ACCOMANIMENT: UNDERSTANDING AND GUIDING THE AFFLICTED
An examination of the tools that the Deliverance Team and specifically the Afflicted's priest/pastor can use to guide spiritual formation toward liberation of the Afflicted.
AW304
CASE STUDIES IN MAJOR RITE OF EXORCISM
A review of selected case studies within major rites of exorcism from our subject matter experts. Questions, comments, and dialoguing among the students and professors will be encouraged during this interactive presentation.
AW302CREATING 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.
AW302
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
​Identify psychiatric orders that could mimic the state of possession and how to attempt to delineate them. Questions, comments, and dialoguing among the students and professors will be encouraged during this interactive presentation.
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AW305
PREPARATION: MAJOR EXORCISMS
A detailed discussion of how to prepare the team and location for a major rite of exorcism.
AW307
ROUND TABLE Q&A
Question and answer session with experienced deliverance ministers and exorcists.
AW303
PREPARING FOR THE PUBLIC FACE OF EXORCISM
A presentation and panel discussion from subject matter experts about entering into the public face of being an exorcist. Includes the spiritual life required and examining the exorcist as consult.
AP305
APPLYING RITES OF MAJOR EXORCISM
Practicum in applying major rites of exorcism with spiritually afflicted persons.