Degree Program for Solitaries and Triads
Solitary and Triad degrees require a minimum of a year and a day to pass from the date of this statement of intent before conferring the degree. Students may take longer, but not less time, to complete the degree depending on their enthusiasm and life circumstances.
Solitary and triad degree initiates may embark on their degree at any time throughout the year upon contacting the OSC High Council with a statement of intent to start their degree.
Upon completing the requirements of each degree level, Solitary and Triad Degree Seekers should send / email a copy of their completed degree checklist to the OSC High Council for review. Upon approval, you will receive a degree certificate in electronic format that you may print out and frame if you’d like.
The OSC High Council may impose reasonable fees for the completion and conferring of degrees to solitary members and triad members. These will be used to cover any costs associated with conferring the degree.
Self-Study Ovate Requirements
Ovates are traditionally known for their abilities of augury and divination.
The Ovate degrees will focus on the story of the Tuatha De Danaan, the Celtic deities and their mythology.
Familiarization with the structure and policies of the Order of the Stone Circle; Foundational studies in Druidry as a whole and Revivalist Druidry in specific; memorization of key Druid sayings and meditations; and participation in Druid holy days and rituals are all highlighted within the OSC Ovate Degree.
Additional readings and movies about Druids and their portrayals in popular culture are included within the self-study degree.
Paths of Knowledge associated with the Ovate degree are: The Augar’s Path, The Green Man Path, and The Cernunnos Path.
Self-Study Bard Requirements
Bards are traditionally known for their abilities of music, poetry, and storytelling.
The Bard degrees will focus on the myth of Ceridwen and Taliesin.
Familiarization and memorization of Druid and Pagan songs and chants, the Ogham, the Celtic Tree Calendar, Tree Identification, Animal Totems, and participation in Druid holy days and rituals are all highlighted within the OSC Bardic Degree.
Additional readings, as well as regular nature walks and meditations are highlighted within the self-study degree.
Paths of Knowledge associated with the Bard degree are: The Bardic Path, The Spirit Path, and The Ritual Path.
Self-Study Druid / Druidess Requirements
Druids and Druidesses are traditionally known for their knowledge, wisdom, and teaching.
The Druid / Druidess degrees will focus on the newer Druid figures of Merlin and of Morgan Le Fay. All degree seekers at this level will learn about both these figures. Coed groves and men’s chapters will focus on Mystery narratives related to Merlin. Coed groves might also consider offering both narratives in separate groups. Women’s circles will focus on Mystery narratives related to Morgan Le Fay. Those who progress past the Druid degree for Merlin or the Druidess degree for Morgan Le Fay have the option of participating in the Mystery narratives for the other figure, if those other Mysteries are offered in their Grove, Chapter, or Circle.
Familiarization and practice with finding Ley Lines, learning to identify constellations, and participation in Druid holy days and rituals are all highlighted within the OSC Druid / Druidess Degree. In the final level of the Druid / Druidess degree, you are asked to put your knowledge to work by teaching or volunteering in your local community.
Additional readings on Stonehenge and nature spirits as well as regular nature walks and meditations are highlighted within the self-study degree.
Paths of Knowledge associated with the Druid / Druidess degree are: The Dragon Path, The Celestial Path, and The Service Path.