Newsletter
Of The
Chapel of the Holy Spirit School Of Theology, Inc.
Volume 1, Number 1 Fall, 2007
A Study Program for Training Clergy and Lay People based on English Reformation Theology
Chapel of the Holy Spirit School Of Theology, Inc.
20253 Twin Oaks Road, Spring Hill, FL 34610 (352) 799-7465
E-Mail: trad@bellsouth.net
HOLY SPIRIT SEMINARY
and
THE COLLEGE OF CHAPLAINS
From the Bishop’s Roost-
Welcome to your Newsletter !
It is our intent to provide you with the best theological education at the most affordable prices. Our Faculty is experienced and ready to assist you with your courses and any questions. We place our communications with Students at the top of our priority list.
You will note from our online catalogue that the Rev’d Thomas Boully, M.Div., has been appointed as the Assistant Dean. Father Boully is also the Vicar of St. Michael’s United Episcopal Church in North Pasco County, Florida and Chaplain at a Veteran’s Retirement Center.
Our Scholarship Program has been increased so that we can now offer a 30% reduction in Fees to needy Students who can financially qualify. That makes us one of the most affordable Classical Theological Schools.
The Holy Spirit Online Seminary has only one purpose for being established - to train the Clergy and Laity of the Church. It was so set up, that a man called to the Ministry, could prepare for the Ministry without leaving his home, job, or local church. We also prepare women to enter The Sacred Order of Deaconesses, these women are not Ordained but are Set-Apart as Deaconesses.
That primary purpose still remains, giving them the education and preparation for the ministry to which they are called - to educate, try, examine, and otherwise prepare them for that ministry, again in the “external” or non-residential mode. Many of tomorrow’s clergy are hearing the call in their mid-life, or even later, and cannot leave home, job and family to attend a full-time Seminary. Our Online Format allows them to do so using their own particular schedule and timing.
Our Sincere Blessings,
+ Richard, CSP
The President and Dean
SCHOLARSHIPS
We are aware of budgetary constraints which could keep a worthy student from reaching his goals and call to Ministry. Therefore, we have made a number of Scholarships available to our Student Body. If financial assistance is needed, kindly advise us. We will require you to submit a written request with your application, enclosing a Financial Statement and the last two years Income Tax Returns.
Liturgical DiversityWe offer two Tracks – a Liturgical Track [ LT ] for Students from Episcopal, Anglican, Old Catholic, Orthodox, etc. denominations and a Non-Liturgical Track [NLT] for our Students from Baptist, Methodist, and other Protestant denominations
DEPARTMENT OF JUDAIC STUDIES
JS 101 – Judaic Studies, A Survey –( 18 Credit Hours ) A basic Course in Judaic Studies, designed to familiarize the Student with the origins, the Faith & Practice of Judaism, and its historical and spiritual connections to Christianity. [ Both Tracks ]. This interesting course has been designed to allow the Student to understand the Jewish roots of the Christian faith.
MASTER’S
Upon successful application, a student with a Bachelor Degree or Licentiate in Theology may be accepted as a Graduate Student and work towards a Master’s Degree. 60 Credit Hours of work required for the THESIS . A Special Program will be designed in a chosen discipline, leading to the preparation of a Thesis.
Master in Divinity Program ( M. Div. ) - This Program of Courses will be tailored to the previous educational and theological background of the Student. It will generally require a total of 120 Credit Hours. Transfer Credits are given.
DOCTORAL
We offer several Doctoral Degree Programs ( D. Th. ; D. D.; D. Min. ; D. R. E. ) to students who hold an acceptable Master’s Degree, that indicates that they have taken courses in Upper-level Theology, with significant background in Ministry or Theology. The programs are fully designed around the needs and interests of the students. A minimum of 120 Credit Hours of Course Research and a Dissertation are required for graduation. The Dissertation required should meet the test of Quantity and Quality consistent with University Standards. Upon acceptance in this Program, the Candidate is guided through a plan of study for an in-depth course of work in the selected area of his Dissertation. ( Call or write for additional information )
A Special Doctoral Degree Program for the Episcopate is available. This Program, the Doctor of Theology – ( Episcopos ) leads the candidate for the episcopate through the areas of study that he needs to better equip himself for the Classical Episcopate, theologically and liturgically. This program is tailored to the jurisdictional needs of each episcopal student. The Course uses the Text “ The Bishop’s Handbook" ( 120 Credit Hours ).
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