Seminary Courses. = Master, 90 credit hours, and dissertation

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1 Wolsey Hall Seminary, Oxford Courses & degrees are available to everyone. St. Benedict s Seminary Courses & degrees available to all Clergy & Candidates for Clergy Seminario Pontificio Mayor Courses & degrees available to WCCAC Clergy & Candidates Bachelor of Ministry Bachelor of Divinity Bachelor of Theology Master of Ministry Master of Divinity Master of Theology Master of Sacred Theology Doctor of Ministry Doctor of Divinity Doctor of Theology Doctor of Sacred Theology Doctor of Cannon Law = 120 credit hours = 120 credit hours = 120 credit hours = Bachelor and 60 credit hours = Bachelor and 60 credit hours = Bachelor and 60 credit hours = Bachelor and 60 credit hours = Master, 60 credit hours, and dissertation = Master, 60 credit hours, and dissertation = Master, 90 credit hours, and dissertation = Master, 90 credit hours and dissertation = Master, 90 credit hours, and dissertation Application Fee $20.00US for residents of America and $30.00US for all who live outside of the USA. Transcripts should be submitted with the application. All government accredited courses will be accepted. There is no further fee for credits accepted with your application. If you hold an accredited Bachelor s Degree in any subject, you may begin work on your Master s Degree; however, the required courses must still be taken. If you hold an accredited Master s Degree, you may, at the discretion of the Chancellor, be allowed to begin work on a Doctoral Program. However, such will depend on the focus of your Master s Degree and, possibly, upon your life experience. At the discretion of the Chancellor, 3 credits for each active year of ministry up to 90 credits at $5.00 per credit hour may be awarded. Degrees may also be awarded without further study to clergy and to religious who undertake the rigorous formation process of our ministries, or to those clergy who present worthy oral defenses of randomly chosen topics. These degrees are not accredited. They are accepted worldwide by the Worldwide Communion of Catholic and Apostolic Churches. If reading material is required it is not included in the tuition. You are responsible to buy any necessary study materials; however, we have made an effort to keep the need for purchasing textbooks to a minimum. Many of the texts can be obtained online for free or for little expense. For all courses the student should have a Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. $10.00 per credit-hour is the fee for all courses at all levels.

2 Some people may take these courses for self-growth or personal enjoyment; however, these courses are primarily designed to prepare individuals to serve as clergy, and to provide continued growth for those who currently serve as clergy. These degrees show that the graduate has achieved the high standard of competence required by the MNCC and the WCCAC. Every effort has been made to keep the cost as low as possible, but we do not participate in or accept any form of government funding. Course Listing If any study material or books other than the Bible or the Catechism of the Catholic Church is needed it is listed with the course. All General 101 Orientation 3 credit hours * Orientation The Orientation consists of general information that should be read and understood by all students. There is no exam, but it is assumed that all students are familiar with this information. Administration 101 Pastoral Conduct 3 credit hours* Ministerial Ethics: Moral Formation for Church Leaders by Joe E. Trull and James E. Carter Ministerial Ethics: Being a Good Minister in a Not-So-Good World by Joe E. Trull and James E. Carter Administration 102 Administration 3 credit hours* Smart Church Management: A Quality Guide to Church Administration by Patricia S. Lotich Administration 103 Fundraising 3 credit hours A Spirituality of Fundraising (Henri Nouwen Spirituality) by Henri J. M. Nouwen and John S. Mogabgab Stewardship: The Proven Path: Fundraising Principles For Church Capital Stewardship Campaigns by James Denver Klote Administration 104 Building a Ministry 3 credit hours America s Fastest Growing Churches by Elmer Towns Administration 201 Leadership of Deacons 3 credit hours* 101 Questions and Answers On Deacons by William T. Ditewig The Liturgical Ministry of Deacons by Father Michael Kwatera OSB The Sacristy Manual by G. Thomas Ryan Administration 202 Priestly Leadership 3 credit hours** Dignity and Duties of the Priest by St. Alphonsus Maria Liguori

3 The Sacristy Manual by G. Thomas Ryan On the Priesthood; In Six Books St. John Chrysostom: Six Books on the Priesthood (St. Vladimir s Seminary Press Popular Patristics Series) Administration 203 Episcopal Leadership 3 credit hours*** Ceremonial of Bishops The Sacristy Manual by G. Thomas Ryan Elective 201 Homiletics and Public Speaking Homiletics by Karl Barth A matter of Life and Death: Preaching at Funerals by Charles Hoffacker Elective 301 Saints 3 credit hours The Lives of the Saints: Complete Edition by Reverend Alban Butler, Editor Catholic Way Publishing Elective 302 St. Francis 3 credit hours Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings by Jon M. Sweeney Elective 303 Elective 304 St. Benedict 3 credit hours Saint Benedict: The Life of Our Most Holy Father Saint Benedict ( A Catholic Classic) by Pope Saint Gregory the Great. St. Clement 3 credit hours Clement of Alexandria by Saint Clement and George William Butterworth Elective 305 St. John Chrysostom 3 credit hours The Complete Works of Saint John Chrysostom (33 Books with Active Table of Contents) Evangelization 201 How to Proclaim the Gospel Preaching: Communicating Faith in an Age of Skepticism by Timothy Keller Hints on Extemporaneous Preaching by Henry Ware Evangelization 202 Religion 101 How to Grow a Church Evangelism Explosion by D. James Kennedy Ritual Mass 6 credit hours*

4 The Mass, Its Rituals, Roots and Relevance in Our Lives by Joan Carter McHugh The Mass of the Early Christian by Mike Aquilina The Armenian Liturgy The Byzantine Sacramentary German Old Catholic Sacramentary The Divine and Holy Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom The Syriac Liturgy The Ethiopian Liturgy The Roman Catholic Sacramentary Religion 102 Vestments and Vesting 3 credit hours* The Ceremonial of Bishops Religion 103 Religion 104 Religion 105 Religion 201 Religion 401 Theology 101 Theology 102 Ritual Weddings 4 credit hours Sacramentary Ritual Baptisms and Chrismation 4 credit hours Sacramentary Ritual Funerals 4 credit hours The Funeral Service Book According to the Use of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America Weddings (Beyond the Rite) 3 credit hours Sacramentary Ordination Rites*** Sacramentary Ordination 3 credit hours* Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien Apostolic Succession 3 credit hours* Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien

5 Theology 103 Theology 104 Theology 105 Abortion 3 credit hours* Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien Marriage 3 credit hours* Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien Meditation 3 credit hours A Guide to Christian Meditation: How to Engage More Deeply in Personal Prayer by Fr. John Bartunek Catholic Meditation: 7 Powerful Ways to Pray by James Lawrence Theology 106 Theology 107 Prayer 3 credit hours The Art of Prayer: An Orthodox Anthology by Igumen Chariton The Rosary 4 credit hours Let s Pray (Not Just Say) the Rosary by Richard Rooney S.J. The Rosary Handbook: A Guide for Newcomers, Old-Timers, and Those In Between by Mitch Finley Theology 201 Theology 202 Orthodox and Catholic Relations 6 credit hours** Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien Comparative Religion 4 credit hours An Introduction to the Study of Comparative Religion by F. B. (Frank Byron) Jevons World Religions: The Great Faiths Explored & Explained by John Bowker The Bible and Other Faiths by Ida Glaser Theology 203 Study Material: Theology 204 Evolution and Creationism 3 credit hours History of the World in Two Hours Confession 3 credit hours Catholicism by Richard P. McBrien Theology 301 Theology 302 Reincarnation and the Church 3 credit hours Edgar Cayce and the Born Again Christian by Lynn Elwell Sparrow Homosexuality and the Church 3 credit hours Homosexuality and the Catholic Church by John F. Harvey The Truth about Homosexuality: The Cry of the Faithful by John Harvey

6 The Courage to be Chaste by Benedict J. Groeschel Theology 303 Gender Identification and the Church 3 credit hours Theology 304 Theology 305 Theology 306 Theology 307 Theology 308 Esoteric Interpretations of Revelations 3 credit hours Prophetic Interpretations of Revelations 3 credit hours Spiritual Interpretations of Revelations 3 credit hours Historical Interpretations of Revelations 3 credit hours Scriptures that Are Not Canonized 3 credit hours The Nag Hammadi Library by James M. Robinson The Other Bible by Willis Barnstone Theology 309 Theology 401 The Ethiopic Book of Enoch 3 credit hours The Ethiopic Book of Enoch St. John of the Cross 4 credit hours The Dark Night of the Soul by St. John of the Cross Theology 402 The Rule of Benedict 2 credit hours *** The Rule of Benedict: A Spirituality for the 21st Century by Joan Chittister. Theology 403 Baptism and Confirmation Of Wather and the Spirit: A Liturgical Study of Baptism by Alexander Schmemann The Christian Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmations, Eucharist by Kenan B. Osborne Theology 404 The Gospel According to Thomas 3 credit hours The Gospel According to Thomas by Henri Charles Puech and A. Guillaumont History 201 History 202 St. Augustine 4 credit hours Confessions by St. Augustine Early Church Writings 3 credit hours The Didache

7 The Nag Hammadi Library by James M. Robinson The Other Bible by Willis Barnstone History 301 The Bible (The History of Its Development) 3 credit hours The Story of the Bible: The Fascinating History of Its Writing, Translation and Effect on Civilization b Larry Stone How We Got the Bible by Neil R. Lightfoot Counseling 101 Spiritual Development (Stages of Spirituality) 3 credit hours Stages of Faith: The Psychology of Human Development and the Quest for Meaning by James W. Fowler Faith Development and Pastoral Care by James W. Fowler Counseling 301 Pre-Marriage Counseling 3 credit hours On Marriage and Family Life by Saint John Chrysostom Counseling 302 Counseling 303 Counseling the Dying 3 credit hours Death and Dying Orthodox Style by Fr. Joseph Irvin Marital Counseling 3 credit hours The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country s Foremost Relationship Expert by John Gotten PH.D.and Nan Silver Marriage Counseling: That Works by Sophie Kane Counseling 304 Counseling 305 Counseling 306 Counseling 307 Bereavement Counseling 3 credit hours Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy by J. William Worden PhD ABPP Divorce Counseling 3 credit hours I Don t Want a Divorce: A 90 Day Guide to Saving Your Marriage by Dr. David Clarke Abortion Counseling 3 credit hours Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy by J. William Worden PhD ABPP Helping Women Recover from Abortion by Nancy Michels Death and Dying 3 credit hours On Death and Dying by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Death and Dying Orthodox Style by Fr. Joseph Irvin

8 Counseling 308 Human Sexuality 3 credit hours Sexuality and Sex Therapy: A Comprehensive Christian Appraisal by Mark A. Yarhouse Counseling 309 Addictions 3 credit hours Steps of Transformation: An Orthodox Priest Explores the Twelve Steps by Father Meletio Webber Bible 301 Bible 302 Bible 303 Bible 304 Bible 305 Bible 306 Bible 307 Bible 308 Bible 309 Genesis 3 credit hours Exodus 3 credit hours The Law Leviticus, Numbers & Deuteronomy 6 credit hours Joshua 3 credit hours Judges 3 credit hours Ruth 3 credit hours Samuel I & II 3 credit hours Kings I & II 3 credit hours Chronicles I & II 3 credit hours Bible 310 Ezra 3 credit hours Bible 311 Bible 312 Bible 313 Bible 314 Bible 315 Bible 316 Bible 317 Bible 318 Bible 319 Nehemiah 3 credit hours Ester 3 credit hours Job 3 credit hours Psalms (Celebration, Promises & Prophecy) 4 credit hours Proverbs (Moral Living) 4 credit hours Ecclesiastes (The Esoteric) 3 credit hours Song of Solomon (Joyous Love) 3 credit hours Jeremiah 3 credit hours Lamentations 3 credit hours

9 Bible 320 Bible 321 Bible 322 Bible 323 Bible 324 Bible 325 Bible 326 Bible 327 Bible 328 Bible 329 Bible 330 Bible 331 Bible 332 Bible 333 Bible 334 Bible 335 Bible 336 Bible 337 Bible 338 Bible 339 Bible 340 Bible 341 Bible 342 Ezekiel 3 credit hours Daniel the Prophet 4 credit hours Hosea, Joel, Amos & Obadiah 3 credit hours Jonah 3 credit hours Micah 3 credit hours Nahum 3 credit hours Habakkuk 3 credit hours Zephaniah 3 credit hours Haggai 3 credit hours Zechariah 3 credit hours Malachi 3 credit hours The Gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) 4 credit hours* Matthew 3 credit hours Mark the Early Gospel 3 credit hours Luke the Historical Gospel 3 credit hours John the Esoteric Gospel 3 credit hours Acts of the Apostles 3 credit hours Romans 3 credit hours Corinthians I & II 3 credit hours Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians & Colossians 3 credit hours Thessalonians I & II 3 credit hours Timothy I & II 3 credit hours Titus, Philemon, & Jude 3 credit hours

10 Bible 343 Bible 344 Bible 345 Bible 346 Bible 347 Canon Law 401 Canon Law 402 Canon Law 403 Canon Law 404 Canon Law 405 Canon Law 406 Canon Law 407 Canon Law 408 Canon Law 409 Canon Law 410 Hebrews 4 credit hours James 3 credit hours Peter I & II 3 credit hours John I, II, & III 4 credit hours Revelations The Governance of the Church 3 credit hours The Judicial Prerogative of the Church 3 credit hours The Right of Sanctuary 3 credit hours Ancient Canon Law 3 credit hours Roman Canon Law 3 credit hours WCCAC and Canon Law 3 credit hours Canon Law and Marriage 3 credit hours Canon Law and Divorce 3 credit hours Canon Law and Ordination 3 credit hours Canon Law and Homosexuality 3 credit hours Note: All Bible courses assume the student will use the Bible as the main source of reference, and that available Commentaries will also be used to complete course work. Note: All Canon Law courses assume that you have access to the Ancient Canons and a copy of the Code of Canon Law: Latin-English Edition or access to it via the internet. * Required for all Degrees ** Required for Masters Degrees *** Required for Doctorates 100 s are first and second year level courses 200 s are third and fourth year level courses 300 s are Masters level courses 400 s are Doctoral level courses At this time most of the courses are Pass/Fail, and they consist of assigned reading material, and one or more written assignments.

11 Defense of a doctoral thesis may be conducted in person; or, at the discretion of the faculty and bishops such may be conducted via video conference; i.e. Skype.

12 Application Please print clearly. The name you provide will be used on your diploma, so it is important that it be your full legal name. The document will be mailed to the address provided. Full Legal Name: Mailing Address: Date of Birth: The name of your Diocese, Parish or Order: If you are WCCAC affiliated the name of your Primate: USA residents enclose $20.00US and anyone outside of the USA enclose $30.00US Attach a current photo of yourself. Send Check or Money Order to: Daniel Clay Ministries, Inc Keelona Farm Charlottesville, VA USA