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Minister Albertson's Credentials
Minister Albertson received his ministerial ordination in 2014. But his spiritual journey began as a child. His grandfather, who helped to raise him, was himself an ordained minister, evangelist, pastor and visiting preacher. Minister Albertson went to private, Christian school for most of his primary and high school education, graduating Salutatorian of his high school class, Stockton Christian School, 1993.
Married in 1995 with a son on the way, Minister Albertson soon joined the military to pursue a childhood dream of becoming a soldier in 1996. His enlistment fulfilled, he was honorably discharged in 1999 and began his secular education, focusing on applied mathematics, physics and philosophy. His second son was born in 2000 as his professional career took shape.
During his professional career, Minister Albertson has held various positions in analytical, operational, managerial and executive roles. He has worked in disparate industries including healthcare operations, corporate security, chemical testing laboratory, venture capital, and others.
Throughout his studies and professional career, he never lacked the call to help others. Minister Albertson is approached regularly by everyday folks, sometimes just wanting to chat, sometimes needing spiritual guidance, and he does his best to serve his purpose in ministering to those in need.
By January of 2023, Minister Albertson had laid the groundwork to obtain honorary doctoral degrees in both Divinity and Metaphysics. The call to help others strongly ringing, he founded DarkLight Ministries, to put his ministry to work.
Doctor of Divinity
Minister Albertson's spiritual studies reaches to his youth. His inquiries into biblical history and theology led him to deeper spiritual experiences throughout his formative years. In high school, Minister Albertson was named Class President, led weekly chapel services, and provided spiritual counseling to his peers.
Studying World Religions as an undergraduate student in the Philosophy department, Minister Albertson's horizons of spiritual awareness began to broaden. Through putting into practice various spiritual techniques taught in disparate cultures, Minister Albertson gained insight into healing practices, meditation, chanting, prayer, thoughtfulness, mindlessness, yoga and others.
Given his spiritual preparation and depth of academic study, Minister Albertson was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Divinity by Universal Life Church in January 2023.
Doctor of Metaphysics
Minister Albertson's study of Metaphysics began in 2000, during the pursuit of an undergraduate degree in Philosophy from University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. The pursuit continued through his graduate education at University of Hawaii at Manoa, earning him a Master's in Philosophy in 2005.
Between his academic studies in the subject and his spiritual preparation, he was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Metaphysics by Universal Life Church in January 2023.
Biographical Summary
Minister Albertson
Minister Jason Albertson is the founder and Minister of DarkLight Ministries. Being raised in a non-denominational Christian home by his grandfather who was an ordained minister, he received his primary and high school education in private Christian schools in California and graduated Salutatorian from Stockton Christian High School in 1993. After working in construction and retail sales for a few years, Minister Albertson joined the US Army from 1996 to 1999, where he served as an infantry TOW Gunner.
In 1999, Minister Albertson began his college education, studying philosophy, religion, and psychology. He earned a B.A. in Philosophy in 2003, and an M.A. in Philosophy in 2005. His studies have focused on multicultural religious traditions and have also added understanding to his personal spiritual path.
Minister Albertson was ordained as a Minister by Universal Life Church in May of 2014 and began self-study and practice of yoga around the same time. This helped him to develop his spiritual awareness and ministerial capacity. He received Honorary Doctoral Degrees in Divinity as well as Metaphysics in January 2023. He founded DarkLight Ministries that year and decided to pursue his calling to minister to others in need.
Minister Albertson is passionate about helping others find their own spiritual path, and is well-versed in a variety of spiritual and religious traditions. He provides counseling, guidance, and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. He has the ability to empathize with people due to his background and personal experiences.
Minister Albertson is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive space for people of all backgrounds to explore their spirituality and deepen their connection to the divine. He is committed to helping others find peace and fulfillment in their lives.
Publications:
Stephen Kaplan. Different Paths, Different Summits: A Model for Religious Pluralism.
Philosophy East & West, Volume 55, Number 3, July 2005, pg. 503 · Jul 1, 2005
"Conclusion: Therefore, Kaplan's ontological and soteriological pluralism can be better understood in terms of each religion's soteriological solution to the human condition as being simultaneously existing with, equally ontologically valid as, and (perhaps) mutually exclusive of, but not contradicting the soteriological solution of, other religions. Put another way, each may be viewed as ultimately real, but not penultimately real.
Kaplan has provided a basis for reconsidering the notion of religious pluralism in terms of both soteriology and ontology. This work, therefore, deserves the attention of philosophers and theologians currently interested in the concept of religious pluralism, as he enlists one of the great scientific minds of our time to provide a foundation for his novel ideas."
Counseling Credentials
Fully Accredited Professional Counselling Diploma
Become Psychotherapist & Open Practice - Accredited Certification
Crisis Communication
Addiction: A Community Issue
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Introduction to Psychology
Consulting Foundations: Client Management and Relationships
Nonprofit Management Foundations