Clergy Workshops and Training Syllabus
Clergy Workshops and Training Syllabus
Druan Warlocks and Witches
Purpose and Scope
The Church of Druwayu has not published a single, classroom-style syllabus for its clergy workshops. However, the Church’s publicly available materials—including its bylaws, code of conduct, learning resources, and ordination policies—clearly establish that workshops and training for Warlocks and Witches are organized around defined core subject areas tied to theology, ethics, and legal responsibility.
This syllabus documents those subject areas as they are evidenced by Church policy and practice. It is intended to demonstrate that Druwayu clergy training is structured, intentional, and consistent with recognized standards for religious instruction and ministerial preparation under the First Amendment and applicable IRS guidance.
I. Clergy Status and Religious Function
Warlocks (male) and Witches (female) are the recognized clergy of the Church of Druwayu. These titles are gendered in name only and confer identical religious authority, duties, and responsibilities. Clergy are authorized to teach doctrine, conduct rites and ceremonies, mentor Seekers, and provide spiritual leadership within the Druwayu tradition.
Clergy training explicitly distinguishes religious authority from secular licensing or professional credentials. Workshops and orientation materials emphasize that clergy authority arises from religious doctrine and community recognition, not from state certification, and that clergy operate within the protections and limits of the First Amendment’s Free Exercise and Establishment Clauses.
II. Theology and Cosmology
A central subject area of all clergy workshops is Druwayu’s theology and cosmology.
Training necessarily includes structured study of:
The One God and Three Goddesses (“the One and the Three”) as the foundation of Druwayu theology.
The Drikeyu—Worloga, Wyrda, and Wihas—as the core metaphysical and ethical framework of the religion.
The role of wights and sacred geometry as metaphoric and explanatory tools linking divine order with lived experience, rather than as occult or mystical entities.
Clergy are trained to explain these doctrines clearly, consistently, and without recourse to secrecy or esoteric authority. Instruction emphasizes coherence, internal logic, and accurate use of official terminology as presented in the Church’s Learning Center and teaching materials.
Training also includes formal clarification of how Druwayu defines itself and how it differentiates itself from labels such as pagan, heathen, mystical, or occultist. Clergy are instructed to preserve the religion’s self-definition in teaching and public communication, consistent with Church policy.
III. Ethics, Conduct, and Boundaries
A major component of clergy workshops is ethical formation grounded in the Druwayu Code of Conduct.
Training covers:
Consent and personal autonomy.
Prohibitions against harassment, coercion, and abuse.
Respect for privacy and personal boundaries.
The adult-only focus of Druwayu religious practice and instruction.
Clergy are trained to model ethical behavior and to enforce clear boundaries, including:
No unwanted physical contact.
No pressure to join, remain, or participate.
No intentional religious instruction directed toward minors.
Workshops also address procedures for responding to ethical violations, handling complaints, de-escalating conflicts, and maintaining accountability. Ethical competency is treated as a prerequisite for mentoring Seekers and for holding leadership roles within the Church.
IV. The Craft and Ritual Practice
Another core subject area is “The Craft,” defined within Druwayu as the general religious practices carried out by Warlocks and Witches in their capacity as clergy.
Training includes instruction on:
Designing and leading rituals that reflect Druwayu cosmology, including symbolic expression of Worloga, Wyrda, and Wihas.
Proper use and explanation of Druish symbols, such as the hammer, sacred geometry, and directional symbolism.
Maintaining the tradition’s characteristic tone of logic, humor, and controlled absurdity without compromising dignity, safety, or respect.
Clergy workshops emphasize transparent, non-occult ritual leadership. Instruction explicitly rejects secret doctrines, claims of supernatural authority, or assertions of infallibility. Clergy are trained to explain rituals openly, invite questions, and ensure participation is informed and voluntary.
V. Teaching, Mentorship, and Communication
Because Warlocks and Witches are responsible for education and mentorship within the Church, workshops include focused training in teaching and communication.
This subject area covers:
Presenting Druan doctrine coherently and accurately.
Facilitating discussion and inquiry without coercion.
Encouraging critical thinking rather than blind acceptance.
Mentoring Seekers through essays, questioning, and intellectual challenge in an ethical and supportive manner.
Communication training also addresses public representation of Druwayu. Clergy are instructed to distinguish between personal opinion and official doctrine and to comply with Church policy stating that only authorized leadership formally represents the Church as an institution. This prevents misrepresentation and discourages personality-driven authority structures.
VI. Legal Responsibilities and Mandated Reporting
Clergy workshops include instruction on legal responsibilities associated with religious leadership.
Training addresses:
The legal boundaries of clergy authority.
Clergy–penitent confidentiality and its limits.
Privacy and data protection obligations.
Where applicable under Oregon law, clergy and designated staff are identified as mandated reporters. Workshops therefore include training on:
Recognizing signs of child abuse or neglect.
Proper documentation and reporting procedures.
Cooperation with civil authorities when legally required.
This instruction aligns Druwayu’s religious practice with civil law while preserving constitutional religious protections.
VII. Leadership Development and Organizational Literacy
Finally, clergy workshops address leadership development and organizational competence.
Training in this area includes:
Literacy in Church governance and bylaws, including the role of the Drusidu.
Meeting facilitation and structured decision-making.
Conflict mediation consistent with Druwayu ethics.
Organizing services, educational events, and cultural activities that reflect Druish values.
This subject area supports the development of elders who function as doctrinal custodians, ethical mentors, and accountable leaders rather than as charismatic or untrained figures.
VIII. Conclusion and Legal Alignment Statement
Although the Church of Druwayu has not published a single consolidated syllabus document, its bylaws, learning materials, codes of conduct, and ordination policies clearly demonstrate that clergy workshops and training for Warlocks and Witches are structured around defined and recurring subject areas.
These include theology, ethics, ritual practice, mentorship, leadership, and legal responsibility. Together, they establish a coherent and intentional system of religious training consistent with First Amendment protections and IRS recognition of religious organizations and clergy.
This syllabus is offered as a faithful summary of those documented practices and policies and may be relied upon as an accurate description of Druwayu clergy formation for legal, institutional, or administrative purposes.
IX. Additional Considerations:
Clergy Support, Oversight, and Institutional Care
A. Clergy Well-Being and Advisory Support
The Church of Druwayu recognizes that clergy roles—including those of Warlocks and Witches—carry significant intellectual, ethical, and interpersonal responsibility.
Clergy are routinely placed in positions involving mentoring, dispute mediation, ethical judgment, and public representation of the religion. These responsibilities may involve sustained emotional and cognitive stress.
Accordingly, Druan policy and practice support the availability of counsel, advisory guidance, and peer review for clergy members. This support is religious and advisory in nature and is distinct from licensed mental health or medical services.
Clergy support may include:
Consultation with senior clergy or elders regarding doctrinal, ethical, or leadership challenges.
Peer discussion and review within established clergy or elder councils.
Guidance on maintaining appropriate boundaries, preventing burnout, and preserving ethical clarity in decision-making.
This advisory structure is intended to reinforce accountability, prevent isolation, and ensure that clergy remain aligned with Druwayu doctrine, ethics, and conduct standards while fulfilling their religious duties.
B. Council-Based Oversight and Internal Accountability
Consistent with Druwayu’s non-hierarchical but structured governance model, clergy support and oversight are exercised through councils rather than through unilateral authority.
The Drusidu (Council of Elders) and other designated leadership bodies may:
Provide doctrinal clarification and interpretive guidance.
Review concerns related to clergy conduct or role strain.
Recommend temporary withdrawal from certain duties where ethical clarity or well-being may be compromised.
Facilitate conflict resolution involving clergy members.
This council-based approach emphasizes collective responsibility, transparency, and reasoned deliberation rather than charismatic or authoritarian control.
C. Distinction Between Religious Counsel and Professional Services
Clergy workshops and policies explicitly instruct Warlocks and Witches to distinguish religious counsel from licensed professional services.
Clergy are trained to:
Offer guidance grounded in Druwayu doctrine, ethics, and philosophy.
Avoid presenting themselves as therapists, counselors, medical professionals, or legal advisors unless separately licensed and acting outside their clergy role.
Refer individuals to appropriate professional resources when matters exceed the scope of religious guidance.
This distinction protects both clergy and congregants and reinforces compliance with civil law while maintaining the integrity of religious practice.
D. Organizational Status and Federal Tax Classification
The Church of Druwayu operates as a 508(c)(1)(A) religious organization, qualifying as a church under the Internal Revenue Code and therefore not required to file Form 1023 to obtain federal tax-exempt status.
Accordingly:
Clergy training, workshops, and internal governance are conducted as part of the Church’s inherent religious function.
Documentation of clergy preparation and oversight exists to demonstrate good faith religious structure, ethical accountability, and institutional continuity, not to satisfy application-based approval requirements.
This syllabus and associated materials are maintained for transparency, internal governance, and external clarification where needed (e.g., legal inquiries, media misrepresentation, or institutional review).
E. Institutional Purpose of Clergy Support Structures
The inclusion of advisory councils and clergy support mechanisms serves multiple institutional purposes:
Protecting congregants from ethical harm or misconduct.
Supporting clergy sustainability and long-term service.
Preserving doctrinal integrity.
Demonstrating that Druwayu clergy formation and oversight are deliberate, reasoned, and responsible.
These considerations further reinforce that Druwayu clergy training is not ad hoc or personality-driven, but part of an organized religious system consistent with constitutional protections for religious bodies.
