Program of Study: Certificate in Presbyteral Studies
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Students on the priest track take a total of 30 classes over three years in the areas of bible, theology, church history, ethics, liturgics and practical ministry. Presbyteral studies and diaconal studies students take a number of core classes together to encourage a team-ministry approach, while each track has classes specific to the nature of the work of ministry.
In the month leading up to the focus weekend, students complete all reading assignments and any pre-class writing assignments. Following the weekend, students spend another four weeks researching and writing papers or completing other projects. |
In addition to the 10 hours of face-to-face instruction time each month, students attend 90-minute praxis sessions that focus on specific areas of practical ministry not covered in the program of study as well as 90-minute colloquium sessions that give students time to debrief and discuss matters related to their sense of call and ministry.
Required Courses
Bible
History
Theology
Ethics
Liturgics
Practice of Ministry
Praxis and Colloquium
- Introduction to Scripture
- Old Testament I
- Old Testament II
- Old Testament III
- New Testament I: Gospels
- New Testament II: Pauline Literature
History
- Christian History I
- Christian History II
- Anglican History
- Episcopal History
Theology
- The Tasks of Christian Theology
- Doctrines of the First Person
- Doctrines of the Second Person
- Doctrines of the Third Person
Ethics
- Foundations of Ethics
- Forms of Christian Ethics
- Anglican Ethics
- Contemporary Issues
- Diversity and Inclusion
Liturgics
- Sacraments
- The Practice of the Eucharist
- Preaching I
- Preaching II
Practice of Ministry
- Christian Spirituality
- Anglican Identity
- Contemporary Mission
- Christian Formation
- Pastoral Care
- Canons and Polity
- Church Administration
Praxis and Colloquium