We are excited and pleased beyond measure to announce that, among its honorees for our first-ever commencement in May of 2021, is COATS Professor of Metaphysics and Esoterica, Rev. Paolo Santo! Rev. Paolo will receive an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree in recognition of his years of service and ministry to the spiritual and fraternal communities.

Dr. Santo is a psychic medium, minister, counselor, hypnotist, healer, and founder of Pillars of Prophecy, a temple and school of spiritualism and ceremonial magick.  Rev. Paolo has studied with the Omni Center of Hypnosis, Morris Pratt Institute of Spiritualism. He is ordained in spiritualist ministry by the National Spiritualist Association of Churches (N.S.A.C.).  Dr. Santo has deep connections with the western mystery traditions. He is a member of the Esoteric Order of the Golden Dawn and is a 32nd-Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite.  Dr. Santo has authored several books on divination and metaphysics, including Celestial Light: A Practical Guide to Astrology, and Dreams and Omens: Through the Veil.