Catalog

 

 UECC Seminary

Catalog

Curriculum and Requirements

United Episcopal Catholic Communion

Sponsored and administered by:

Ste. Genevieve Apostolic Church

Anglican Apostolic Church

 

 

Under MO § 173.616. Sections 173.600 to 173.618. Legals: Valid Degrees of Theological Nature only (Th.B, Th.M, Th.D) . Designation of studies:

1. Bachelors in Sacred Christian Theology – 2. Masters in Sacred Christain Theology – 3. Doctorate in Sacred Christian Theology.

 

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The following is the process and courses to meet the requirements of the Bachelors of Theology Studies: (120 Credits)

1. A set time limit of prayer and discernment by the requester

2. Possible multiple telephone, Skype or written interviews by this organization

3. Course Materials: 

Specific Theological Categories (Bachelors Level)

3a. Mandatory courses specific to our organization from section Required for all levels of study (below) must also be completed - 3 credits

3b. The applicant must choose from Option #1 (Anglican) or Option #2 (Old Catholic (below) to complete the curriculum.

4. Whereas the UECC follows the core beliefs of the Anglo-Catholic and Old Catholic Churches, the candidates will be required to do independent research regrading the beliefs, rubrics and canons of these global organizations. The candidate may use the core beliefs of this organization as a reference. The candidate must be aware that within the context of these organizations, there exist many independent church groups with varying degrees of conformity. This independent study is as crucial as all specific core subjects.

 

Required written materials: 

1. The candidate will be requires to submit a "minimum" of a 400 word personal response for each of the course of studies in section 3 - 01 through 07. This must be descriptive within the context of the candidates personal beliefs. The candidate may wish to add footnotes from other documents within the same subject matter in order to support their responses.

2. At the discretion of the presiding bishop, the candidate may be required to complete short essay questions derived at random from the study materials.

3. Minimum Requirements for final essays/thesis: (8 credits total)

3a. You will write a minimum 500 word biography on YOUR personal faith and religious beliefs, based on YOUR feelings and opinions, not the opinions of teachers you have learned from. We want you to provide personal honesty of your faith, which only YOU can provide. This biography should encompass the candidates entire life experience from the earliest memories of said religious experience.

3b. You will write a 1000 word document, using your own research and sources, to provide a comparison analysis of the Anglo-Catholic faith versus the Roman Catholic faith. You may compare the differences and similarities of general beliefs, rubrics, liturgies and canons of the two organizations. You must list all supporting documentation as footnotes. (2 Credits)

3c. You will write a minimum 2000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing YOUR beliefs within the Specific Theological Categories in this course of study, and provide a minimum of 5 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your beliefs and facts. This authority may be documentation outside of the study modules contained in this process. The length of the document is at the discretion of the presiding Bishop. (6 credits)

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The following is the process and courses to meet the requirements of the Masters of Theology Studies: (40 Credits)

1. A set time limit of prayer and discernment by the requester

2. Possible multiple telephone, Skype or written interviews by this organization

3. Course Materials: 

Specific Theological Categories (Masters Level)

 

3a. Mandatory courses specific to our organization from section Required for bachelors and masters levels of study (below) must also be completed - 3 credits

3b. The applicant must choose from Option #1 (Anglican) or Option #2 (Old Catholic (below) to complete the curriculum.

4. Whereas the UECC follows the core beliefs of the Anglo-Catholic and Old Catholic Churches, the candidates will be required to do independent research regrading the beliefs, rubrics and canons of these global organizations. The candidate may use the core beliefs of this organization as a reference. The candidate must be aware that within the context of these organizations, there exist many independent church groups with varying degrees of conformity. This independent study is as crucial as all specific core subjects.

 

Required written materials: 

1. The candidate will be requires to submit a "minimum" of a 400 word personal response for each of the course of studies in section 3 - 100 through 106. This must be descriptive within the context of the candidates personal beliefs. The candidate may wish to add footnotes from other documents within the same subject matter in order to support their responses.

2. At the discretion of the presiding bishop, the candidate may be required to complete short essay questions derived at random from the study materials.

3. Minimum Requirements for final essays/thesis:

3a. You will write a minimum 1000 word document on the the accomplishments of THREE of the following Church Fathers: Justin Martyr, Theophilus,  Tertullian, Origen, Hippolytus, Cyprian, Clement of Alexandria, Gregory of Nyssa. Discuss not only their theology and accomplishments, but delve into their individual differences You may also compare their viewpoints with those of the modern era. You must list all supporting documentation as footnotes. (3 credits)

3b. You will write a minimum of a 1000 word document, using your own research and sources, to provide a comparison analysis of the Old Catholic faith versus the Roman Catholic faith. You may compare the differences and similarities of general beliefs, rubrics, liturgies and canons of the two organizations. You must list all supporting documentation as footnotes. (3 credits)

3c. You will write a minimum 3000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing YOUR beliefs within the Specific Theological Categories in this course of study, and provide a minimum of 10 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your beliefs and facts. This authority may be documentation outside of the study modules contained in this process. The length of the document is at the discretion of the presiding Bishop. (7 credits)

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The following is the process and courses to meet the requirements of the Doctorate of Theology Studies: (60 credits)

1. A set time limit of prayer and discernment by the requester

2. Possible multiple telephone, Skype or written interviews by this organization

3. Course Materials: 

Specific Theological Categories (Doctorate Level)

 

4. Whereas the UECC follows the core beliefs of the Anglo-Catholic and Old Catholic Churches, the candidates will be required to do independent research regrading the beliefs, rubrics and canons of these global organizations. The candidate may use the core beliefs of this organization as a reference. The candidate must be aware that within the context of these organizations, there exist many independent church groups with varying degrees of conformity. This independent study is as crucial as all specific core subjects.

 

Required written materials: 

1. The candidate will be requires to submit a "minimum" of a 400 word personal response for each of the course of studies in section 3 - 200 through 205. This must be descriptive within the context of the candidates personal beliefs. The candidate may wish to add footnotes from other documents within the same subject matter in order to support their responses.

2. At the discretion of the presiding bishop, the candidate may be required to complete short essay questions derived at random from the study materials.

3. Minimum Requirements for final essays/thesis:

3a. You will write a minimum of a 1000 word essay, using your own research and sources, to provide a historical discussion of the churches of St. Peter in Rome, St. Paul in Antioch, the Apostles in Jerusalem and of St. Mark the Evangelist in Alexandria. Discuss their similarities and differences. Discuss in detail any the trials and tribulations of the early churches. Discuss in detail the conflicting theologies of St. Peter and St. Paul, that may have resulted in the Incident at Antioch. You must list all supporting documentation as footnotes. (2 Credits)

3b. You will write a minimum 5000 word thesis (excluding footnotes), discussing YOUR beliefs within the Specific Theological Categories in this course of study. In addition, you must add separate sections on the following:

3b1. Your specific beliefs in death, resurrection, salvation, heaven, purgatory and hell.

3b2. Your specific beliefs in the sacraments: Eucharist, Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing the Sick, Marriage, Holy Orders

3b3. Your specific beliefs on what Christs death on the cross means to the Christian world.

3b4. Your specific beliefs in the Trinity

and provide a minimum of 25 footnotes explaining authority on which you based your beliefs and facts. This authority may be documentation outside of the study modules contained in this process. The length of the document is at the discretion of the presiding Bishop. (6 Credits)

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Required for all levels of study (bachelors and masters)

Whereas this theological school is designed for those who will become ordained deacons, licensed ministers or ordained priests in our organization, the following documents are a required study:

(Many random questions the Presiding Bishop may require may come from these documents)

 

Specific categories related to the canons and rubrics of the Ste. Genevieve Apostolic Church, Anglican Protestant Church, UECC National ( 1 Credit)

1. Altar Guild

2. Consecration of an Altar

3. Consecration of a Church and Altar

4. Consecration of Gregorian Holy Water

5. Consecration of Holy Water

6. Liturgical Colors

7. The Beliefs statements of the Ste. Genevieve Apostolic Church, Anglican Apostolic Church, UECC National

8. Ethical Guidelines

9. Vesting Prayers

10. Homiletics 1 through 5

 

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Training Resources (Option #1 - Anglican/Anglo-Catholic Studies) (1 Credit)

Training Resources (Option #2 - Old Catholic Studies) (1 credits)