Fulfilling all the requirements of the Stevenson School for a certificate does not guarantee your ordination. Your Bishop and your Commission on Ministry will make final determinations. However, our curriculum leading to a certificate is an ideal way to prepare you for this ministry.
To apply for this certification track, please send an email to either Dean Robyn Szoke-Coolidge or Associate Dean Michael Nailor indicating your interest. We will then send you an electronic application to be completed and returned to us.
(Minimum of 13 Courses for Certificate)
The Holy Scriptures (2 courses)
Required: Introduction to Old Testament, Introduction to New Testament
History of the Christian Church (1 course)
Required: Church History II
Christian Theology (1 course)
Required: Theology I
Christian Ethics and Moral Theology (1 course)
Required: Ethics I
Christian Worship (1 course)
Required: Prayer Book Studies
The Practice of Ministry (6 courses)
Required: Anglican Approaches to Ministry, The Message of Mission, Homiletics, The Deacon’s Path, Deacons in Action, Field Education (involving a ministerial placement of 6-8 months)
Spirituality (1 course)
Required: Spiritual Practices for Today
Semester Sessions
Weekend Orientation Session: currently via Zoom, traditionally in person, Friday through Saturday
Each Course: 10 weeks online work
Weekend Reorientation Session: currently via Zoom, traditionally in person, Friday through Saturday
Summer Sessions
One day Orientation Session: currently via Zoom, traditionally in person, Saturday 9am-3pm
Each Course: 10-week online work
Canonical Areas of Study for Ordination
The canons (III.6.5.f and III.8.5.g) require that preparation for ordination in all orders shall include training regarding:
Additional Content covered in Orientation and Reorientation Sessions
Topics covered:
The Stevenson School for Ministry is dedicated to the lifelong learning and discernment processes of all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and beyond.
We seek to make theological education available to all, because we believe it to be essential to furthering the mission and ministry of the Church.
