THE CATALOGUE OF THE PASTORAL SCHOOL OF THE DIOCESE OF CHICAGO AND MID-AMERICA

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1 THE CATALOGUE OF THE PASTORAL SCHOOL OF THE DIOCESE OF CHICAGO AND MID-AMERICA

2 Introduction The Pastoral School of the Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia provides a sixty (60) credit program of study leading to a Diploma in Pastoral Theology (PTh.D), and a fortytwo (42) credit program leading to a diploma in Orthodox Studies (OS.D). The program in Pastoral Theology is required of candidates for ordination in the Diocese of Chicago and Mid- America who have not graduated from an Orthodox theological seminary. The programs is open to: Any Orthodox Christian interested in studying Orthodox theology, but unable to attend an Orthodox seminary. Orthodox clergy or laypeople interested in increasing their knowledge of the Faith. Goals To provide students with an academically sound Orthodox theological education through the media of online distance education. To prepare clergy for service to the Church through emphasis on practical application of knowledge to ministry, and to contemporary problems and issues facing the Church. To prepare knowledgeable pastors to serve local parishes and missions of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia. To accept students from all Dioceses of ROCOR as well as all canonical Orthodox jurisdictions who subscribe to the goals of the School. The program does not seek to replace studies at a regular theological school, but rather to prepare those who cannot attend such schools, but who are none-the-less called to serve the local Church. Such individuals will partially make up for their lack of seminary on-campus experience by active participation in the liturgical life of their parish, attendance at a summer residence program, and through participation in virtual campus activities, as well as inter-seminary student conferences and activities. Structure & Process The program is a distance education based diploma program. Courses are provided through web-based classrooms and students are directed by qualified faculty and mentored by their local clergy who provide support, guidance, and direction for the student. Completion of written examinations, assigned papers, e-classroom attendance and participation are required for each course. A senior thesis as well as a practicum are required during the last year of study on a topic/project chosen in consultation with the student's mentor, and approved by the Dean. All Pastoral Theology candidates, unless a specific waiver is obtained from the Dean of the School, must attend a summer residence program offered by the Liturgical Music Program at Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary in Jordanville, New York. Students must successfully complete the courses in Church Slavonic and in Liturgics offered through that Program. 2

3 In addition, candidates in Pastoral Theology must demonstrate proficiency in Russian or another language appropriate to their jurisdictional tradition. In lieu of demonstrated proficiency, students must successfully complete two (2) semesters at any accredited college or university, junior/community college or may use the services of a independent instructor, or tutorial program who will certify the students competency. At the completion of the program candidates for graduation must pass an oral examination administered by a panel consisting of the Pastoral School's President, Vice-President, Dean, and at least one additional member appointed by the President. Graduates will receive the Diploma offered by the Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America and registered with the State of Illinois Department of Education. Duration & Schedule The program duration is two years and consists of four (4) semesters of study and a Summer Residence experience for Pastoral Theology majors. The Summer Residency Program must be completed in the summer before the student expects to graduate. Applications should be submitted by September 1st of the year that the student intends to begin studies. The fall semesters begins on the third Monday of September and is completed in January. The spring semester begins in February with final examinations in early June. Students must begin the School in the fall semester; no new applicants are accepted for the spring semester. Normally the Program is completed in two (2) years of four consecutive semesters. Students may enroll in the program on a part time basis; however the Diploma must be completed within seven (7) academic years. Administration Board of Trustees: & Administrative Officers The Right Rev. Bishop Peter, President The Very Rev. Father André Papkov, Vice-President The Rev. Father Gregory Joyce, Dean The Very Rev. Father Martin Swanson, Dean Emeritus 3

4 Admissions All applicants to the Pastoral School must have completed at least sixty (60) units of credit at an accredited college, junior/community college, or university and must have maintained a 2.0 grade point average. Prior college credit must include standard general education requirements. 1. Submit a completed Application Form (All Applicants) * 2. Submit a photocopy of baptismal certificate. (Pastoral Theology majors only) 3. Have Official transcripts from the last institutions of higher education attended sent to the Dean of the School. 4. Submit an essay showing the applicant's biography, his/her reason for applying to the program, and a sincere desire to serve the Orthodox Church either as a member of the clergy or the laity 5. Have a letter from the applicant's proposed mentor indicating his willingness to serve in this capacity (All Diploma candidates). 6. Have a letter of recommendation from the applicant's pastor or confessor, sent directly to the Dean (Pastoral Theology majors). This individual may also serve as the student's mentor. *Applications should be submitted no later than September 1 st of the year that the student intends to begin studies.* Pastoral Theology student spouses Wives of enrolled students may enroll in the Pastoral School's Orthodox Studies Program and may take the same courses as their husbands for a reduced tuition cost of $ per course--the application fee is also waived for spouses. It should be noted that wives must meet normal admission requirements for the Pastoral School. Tuition & Fees The following is a schedule of fees and tuition for the Pastoral School: Application fee...$ Per Credit Tuition...$ Graduation Fee...$ Waiver Fee...$ per credit (except language no fee) Students withdrawing from the School must notify their instructors before the withdraw deadline of there decision to drop out of the program. Tuition refund with be granted on the basis of the following schedule. Application fees will not be refunded. First week of class...75% Second week of class...60% Third week of class...40% Fourth week of class...20% 4

5 Classes dropped after the withdraw deadline are subject to academic penalty as determined by the course instructor. A student with the approval of the Dean may be granted a leave of absence from the School for a period not to exceed two academic years. A reinstatement fee of $50.00 will be charged. Tuition is due a payable at the time of registration for each course; however students may elect to pay one-half of their tuition upon registration and the other half before the end of final examination week. All tuition must be paid before grades will be issued and no student may graduate with outstanding debt owed to the School. Graduation fees must be paid before the student takes his/her comprehensive examination. Neither tuition nor fees include the cost of the Summer Residence Program which is handled separately through the Summer Music School Program at Holy Trinity Seminary. For information, contact: Rev. Andre Papkov 1110 Prospect Lane Des Plaines, IL Telephone: (847) Website: musicschool@msn.com ecampus Learning Students currently enrolled in The Pastoral School and faculty have access to our private ecampus website. The ecampus website is completely internet based and uses innovative and up-to-date internet technologies for its course delivery. This ecampus website is available to all our students and/or faculty members anywhere and anytime through any internet connection. Our ecampus website is important to the success of all of our students. This private ecampus area of our website provides: Our private Online Course Delivery System or ecampus (individualized for each student) providing complete course delivery and communications. an estudent Union Forum where students can share and become acquainted with each other outside their individual courses. A complete "in-house" messaging system with class forums with chat capability where our students, their course instructors and the administration can dialogue concerning class questions or concerns. These forums help encourage students in Christ as they pursue their theological endeavors. Many of the required textbooks and readings for our courses are available within our ecampus courses and can easily be printed in a printer friendly format. Many lectures and course texts as Podcasts. Some readings in our courses are available as Podcasts as well as lectures on course material. These Podcasts can be easily downloaded either to Windows Media Player or itunes for transer to an ipod. A secure area where the school can communicate on many levels with our students. and much more... 5

6 Curriculum & Grading Courses of study, and their normal sequence: First Year Courses Language Proficiency Required of Pastoral Theology majors only. (6 credits) First Semester 101 History and Principles of the Orthodox Church (3 units) 102 The Russian Church (3 units) 103 Survey of Holy Scriptures Old and New Testament (3 units) Second Semester 104 The Orthodox Church in the 20th & 21st Century (3 credits) prerequisite The Mysteries of the Church (3 units) prerequisite Survey of the Fathers (3 units) prerequisite 103 Summer Summer Residence Program (SRP) at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY Church Slavonic & Liturgics. (12 credits) (Required for candidates for ordination only) Second Year Courses First Semester 107 Orthodox Apologetics (3 units) prerequisite Dogmatic Theology (3 units) prerequisite Survey of Canon Law (3 units) prerequisite 104 Practicum (3 credits) more info available within the ecampus site Second Semester 110 (PTh.D) The Church and the Pastor (3 units) prerequisites 107,108, (OS.D)The Church and the Layworker (3 units) prerequisites 107,108,109 T Thesis (6 units)(may be started at the beginning of the Second Year (3 credits + 3 credits) P Practicum (3 units) Summer Final oral examination and graduation. 6

7 Grading Students will be assigned the following grades upon completion of each course: SIGNIFICANCE SCORE LETTER GRADE GRADE POINT Superior H (Honors) 4.0 Excellent A 4.0 Very Good A- 3.7 Good B 3.0 Above Average B- 2.7 Passing C 2.0 Below Average C- 1.7 Poor D 1.0 Failing Below 60 F 0.0 Pass Assigned Passing Assigned Passing Not included in GPA Fail Assigned Fail Assigned Fail Not included in GPA Course Descriptions 101 History and Principles of the Orthodox Church 1. Judaic Sources 2. The Church in the time of the Apostles 3. The Churches of: Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, Rome 4. The age of Constantine and the rise of Byzantium 5. Monasticism 6. The early Heresies and the Seven Ecumenical Councils 7. The Development of the Western Church 8. Cyril and Methodius and the conversion of the Slavs 9. The Great Schism 10. The Turkish Yolk 11. The Church Today 1. Ecumenism 2. The Calendar Question 3. Modern Issues in the Church 102 The Russian Church 1. Conversion of Russia 2. Development 3. Monasticism 1. Possessors 2. Non-Possessors 4. The Czars and the Rise and Fall of Spiritual Life 7

8 5. Autocephaly 6. The Early Patriarch s 7. Western Influence and the Reforms of Peter 8. The Russian Revolution and the Church 1. Sergianism 2. The New Martyrs 9. The Church of Russia today 103 Survey of Scripture 1. The Old Testament 1. Books of the Old Testament 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Apocryphal Books 5. Greek vs. Jewish texts 2. New Testament 1. The Canonical Basis of the New Testament 2. The Gospels 3. Epistles 4. Book of Revelation 3. Translation Issues and Language 104 The Orthodox Church in the 20th & 21st Centuries 1. The contemporary development of the various Orthodox jurisdictions, and the relationship between them. 2. The role of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and world Orthodoxy 3. The Pan-Orthodox Conference in Athens in 1923/24 4. Orthodoxy in America 5. The Church in Russian after the fall of communism and the reconciliation with ROCOR 6. Contemporary issues in Orthodoxy 105 The Mysteries of the Church 1. Scriptural basis of the Mysteries 2. Evolution and Meaning of the Mysteries 3. Evolution and Meaning of the Mysteries 4. Ministration of the Mysteries 1. Baptism 2. Chrismation 3. Eucharist 4. Anointing of the Sick 5. Marriage 6. Ordination Readers, Subdeacons, Deacons, Priests, Bishops 5. The Divine Liturgy 8

9 1. New Testament accounts 2. The Development of the Anaphora 3. Early Development 4. Present Structure 1. Chrysostom 2. Basil 3. Presanctified 4. James 6. Confession 1. Historical Development 2. Connection to the Eucharist 3. Pastoral vs. Juridical Approaches 7. Other Liturgical Practices 8. Administration of Baptism/Chrismation, Anointing, Marriage, Burials, Blessings, Molebens 9. Pannyhida's and funerals 106 Survey of the Fathers 1. The Apostolic Fathers 2. Basil, Gregory and Chrysostom 3. Maximos, Palamas, and the Later Fathers SRP at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY Liturgics 1. The Cycles 1. Yearly 2. Festal 3. Weekly 4. Daily 2. The Typicon 1. Hours 2. Vespers 3. Compline 4. Matins 5. The Divine Liturgy SRP at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY Church Slavonic 107 Orthodox Apologetics Presentation of Orthodoxy to the heterodox. A detailed discussion of the basics of Roman Catholicism and Protestantism and how they differ from Orthodoxy. Defending the Orthodox faith as the one true church founded by Jesus Christ. Catechizing and bringing those of other confessions to the Orthodox Church. Each student is required to engage in a apologetical dialogue with a non-orthodox, and to present a paper concerning the dialogue. 9

10 108 Dogmatic Theology What the Orthodox Church believes and why we believe it. Topics include the nature of God, the Trinity, and the Persons of the Trinity. The dual nature of Christ, creation, Divine Providence, and the existence of good and evil are examined, as well as theology and doctrines of the Church. 109 Survey of Canon Law Both the dogmatic and normative canons resulting from the Ecumenical as well as the local councils of the Orthodox Church. A study of the interpretation and application of the canons. 110 The Church and the Pastor 1. The Nature of the Church 2. The Pastor and his relationship with his Bishop 3. The Parish, its organization and Standard Bylaws 4. Introduction to Homiletics 5. Spiritual and Social relationships with parishioners 6. Relationship with Matuska and family 7. Relationships with other Orthodox Churches/Non Orthodox Churches T Thesis A scholarly research paper on some aspect of Orthodoxy agreed on in advance by the student, the dean, and the students mentor. The Thesis must be completed and received in the program office by the end of the semester the student intends to graduate. The thesis must be completed in a scholarly fashion and in a format that adheres to common academic standards and style. P Practicum A project of two semesters duration usually carried on at the student s parish. The project must make a significant contribution to the parish life and be approved by his pastor and the dean of the school. Other School Information TRANSCRIPTS The registrar will issue one unofficial transcript to each graduating student upon request. Additional unofficial transcripts may be requested at a cost of $10.00 per transcript. Official transcripts are issued upon request of the student and sent directly to other academic institutions, potential employers, or diocesan bishops. The fee for official transcripts is $10.00 each. Transcripts will not be issued unless a student has met all financial obligations to the School. ACCREDITATION The Pastoral School is authorized to confer diplomas by The Private Business and Vocational Services Division 10

11 of the Illinois State Board of Education, as set forth in the Illinois Educational Code for Universities, Private Business and Vocational Schools. The Pastoral School of Chicago and Mid-America has declined to seek academic accreditation by any accreditation agency as such accreditation does not meet the goals of the School. Academic quality is maintained through oversight by the Diocesan Bishop, the Dean, and its governing board. BOOKS AND RESOURCE MATERIALS Required texts and readings will be assigned for each course. Most textbooks can be accessed on-line, through the Pastoral School s elibrary. In addition, texts can be purchased through our ecampus bookstore. The Program will provide other required reading material. ORDINATION AND WAIVERS Upon completion of the Pastoral School s course of study in Pastoral Theology, ordination is at the sole discretion of the student s Bishop. Any requirements or conditions set forth herein may be waived by the Bishop at his discretion, and ordination of a candidate may occur at anytime during the course of study as the Bishop may deem necessary. ACADEMIC CALENDAR The Pastoral School publishes an academic calendar annually. The calendar is posted within the ecampus website for use by enrolled students and faculty. Faculty & Staff The Rev. Father Gregory Joyce, Dean Associate Dean for Institutional Advancement The Pastoral School Doctor of Ministry, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary M.A. University of Michigan (Higher Education Administration) Pastoral Certificate, Holy Trinity Russian Orthodox Seminary (Dogmatic Theology, The Church and the Pastor) The Very Rev. Father Martin Swanson, Dean Emeritus Ph.D. University of California at Los Angeles Retired Associate Provost, St. Louis University Rector, St. Basil the Great Orthodox Church, St. Louis, Missouri (Orthodox Apologetics) Aleksandr Andreev, M.A. M.S. University of North Carolina B.S. Duke University (Liturgics) 11

12 The Rev. Father Michael Carney B.Div. St. Tikhon's Theological Seminary, South Canaan, Pennsylvania Rector, St. Herman Orthodox Church, Lake Odessa, Michigan (The Church in the 20 th and 21 st Century) Mr. David Cassens Ph.D. (ABD) University of Illinois Director of The Pius the X Library, St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri (Russian Church History) Natalia Y. Kondrashova, Ph.D. (Church Slavonic) James A. Miller, Ph.D. (Survey of Canon Law) The Very Rev. Father David Moser Rector, St. Seraphim of Sarov Russian Orthodox Church, Boise, Idaho (The Church and the Lay worker) Mr. Vasily Novikov Ph.D. Novosibirsk State University Th.D. St. Tikhon Orthodox Humanitarian University Executive Director, The Educational Center ("Znanie") Rostov-on-Don, Russia (The Mysteries of the Church) The Rev. Father John Whiteford B.A. Southern Nazarene University (Theology) Rector, St. Jonah Russian Orthodox Church, Houston, Texas (Survey of Scripture) Hieromonk Raphael Vereshack M.Div., St. Tikhon s Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA Rector, Holy Resurrection Russian Orthodox Church, Winnipeg, Canada (Survey of the Fathers) Mr. James Whitacre Assistant Dean for Technical Services The Pastoral School PTh.D., Pastoral School of Chicago and Mid-America 12