Institute for Thealogy & Deasophy

Karen Tate
D.Min (h.c)


Rev. Karen Tate was honored with a Doctorate of Ministry (h.c) from Ocean Seminary College in 2011 for her significant contributions to field of thealogy and deasophy. Her diverse body of work has supported the continued presence of the Sacred Feminine within academic religious discourses, while it has nourished the religious lives of women (and men). Ensuring that the presence of the Sacred Feminine and the honoring of women more broadly continues to be fostered, Rev. Tate has tirelessly utilized a rich array of avenues to communicate these messages to enormous accomplishment.

She is the author of Sacred Places of Goddess: 108 Destinations and the acclaimed book Walking an Ancient Path, Rebirthing Goddess on Planet Earth, which was a finalist in the National Best Books Awards of 2008 by USA Book News. She is a contributing author to a wide range of publications, including The Beltane Papers, The Examiner, Sacred History Magazine, Mystic Pop, and Circle News. In addition to bringing home the Goddess through her written work, she has brought many men and women directly to the Goddess through her ministerial work and her sacred tours. Through her tour work, she resituates the Goddess in our historical experiences and reminds the modern woman and man that the Sacred Feminine is part of our heritage and our spiritual inheritance. Rev. Tate is an active lecturer at both academic institutions and spiritual organizations and is the host of the radio program Voices of the Sacred Feminine. She is presently transitioning into developing film/television projects to further cultural awareness of the Sacred Feminine and provide even greater access for men and women seeking the Goddess.

Over the past twenty years, Rev. Tate has consistently demonstrated the intellectual, social, ministerial, and environmental goals of the Thealogical Studies Program and it is with great pleasure that we grant her a doctorate in Thealogical Studies.