UECC Seminary
Catalog
Curriculum and Requirements
Sponsored and administered by:
United Episcopal Catholic Communion
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.
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)
01. The Apostles Creed - 6 modules, 18 credits
02. The Gospels - 5 modules, 18 credits
03. The Book of Acts - 3 modules, 12 credits
04. We Believe in God - 4 modules, 13 credits
05. We Believe in the Holy Spirit - 4 modules, 13 credits
06. We Believe in Jesus - 5 modules, 18 credits
07. Building Your Theology - 4 modules, 13 credits
3a. Mandatory courses specific to our organization from section Required for all levels of study (below) must also be completed - 7 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)
4. Record a computer or cell phone/computer video every two weeks reciting any of the daily offices. This is as per item 7 under 'Required for all levels of study' below. This process should be a time of deep refection. The intent is two build speaking and presentation skills. We do hope that the candidate will practice the offices more often, but this is not required.
5. Important -- General considerations for all written materials submitted by the candidate:
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All documents submitted by the candidate must be in Microsoft Word (docx format), LibreOffice Writer (odt format) or optionally submitted as a PDF file (Word or LibreOffice documents are desired)
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All documents must be saved as standard 8 1/2 X 11 paper format
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All documents must be formatted as "double spaced" with a 12pt font (Arial, Veranda, Times New Roman preferred
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All documents will be submitted as email attachments to s
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All submissions by email MUST use a descriptive SUBJECT line, examples:
Subject: John Doe - Bachelors - 400 Word essay on Module "The Apostles Creed"
Subject: John Doe - Bachelors - 500 Word Personal Biography
Subject: John Doe - Bachelors - 2000 Word Thesis
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All documents must meet or exceed the Word Count Criteria. All documents not meeting the word count criteria will be rejected, and must be resubmitted with corrections/updates
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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)
100. Kingdom, Covenants and Canon of the Old Testament - 4 modules, 3 credits
101. Kingdom and Covenant in the New Testament - 3 modules, 3 credits
102. The Heart of Paul's Theology - 4 modules, 3 credits
103. Paul's Prison Epistles - 5 modules, 4 credits
104. The Book of Joshua - 4 modules, 3 credits
105. The Epistle of James - 2 modules, 2 credits
106. The Book of Hebrews - 2 modules, 2 credits
3a. Mandatory courses specific to our organization from section Required for bachelors and masters levels of study (below) must also be completed - 7 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)
4. While not required, we do hope the candidate will practice the offices on a regular basis. This process should be a time of deep refection.
5. Important -- General considerations for all written materials submitted by the candidate:
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All documents submitted by the candidate must be in Microsoft Word (docx format), LibreOffice Writer (odt format) or optionally submitted as a PDF file (Word or LibreOffice documents are desired)
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All documents must be saved as standard 8 1/2 X 11 paper format
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All documents must be formatted as "double spaced" with a 12pt font (Arial, Veranda, Times New Roman preferred
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All documents will be submitted as email attachments to s
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
All submissions by email MUST use a descriptive SUBJECT line, examples:
Subject: John Doe - Masters - 400 Word essay on Module "The Apostles Creed"
Subject: John Doe - Masters - 1000 Word essay on Church Fathers
Subject: John Doe - Masters - 3000 Word Thesis
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All documents must meet or exceed the Word Count Criteria. All documents not meeting the word count criteria will be rejected, and must be resubmitted with corrections/updates
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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)
200. He Gave Us Scripture - 11 modules, 12 credits
201. What is Man - 4 modules, 6 credits
202. Your Kingdom Come, The Doctrine of Eschatology - 4 modules, 6 credits
203. Making Biblical Decisions - 10 modules, 12 credits
204. He Gave Us Prophets - 8 modules, 10 credits
205. Christian Ethics - 1 Module, 6 credits
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)
4. Important -- General considerations for all written materials submitted by the candidate:
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All documents submitted by the candidate must be in Microsoft Word (docx format), LibreOffice Writer (odt format) or optionally submitted as a PDF file (Word or LibreOffice documents are desired)
-
All documents must be saved as standard 8 1/2 X 11 paper format
-
All documents must be formatted as "double spaced" with a 12pt font (Arial, Veranda, Times New Roman preferred
-
All documents will be submitted as email attachments to s
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. -
All submissions by email MUST use a descriptive SUBJECT line, examples:
Subject: John Doe - Doctors - 400 Word essay on Module "The Apostles Creed"
Subject: John Doe - Doctors - 1000 Word essay on Discussion of Churches
Subject: John Doe - Doctors - 5000 Word Thesis
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All documents must meet or exceed the Word Count Criteria. All documents not meeting the word count criteria will be rejected, and must be resubmitted with corrections/updates
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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, the following documents are a required study:
(Many random questions from the trainers/shepherds or video 'hands on' may be required)
Specific categories related to rubrics, day to day tasks and miscellaneous universal practices ( 5 Credits)
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. Offices (Video once every week (minimum) required. https://universalis.com/)
8. Ethical Guidelines
9. Vesting Prayers
10. Homiletics 1 through 5
10a. Produce a minimum of 4 sermons after homiletics training and provide cell phone/computer video for evaluation. (Keep sermons to approximately 4-5 minutes)
11. Prepare and present two full religious services from the accepted liturgies (Holy Communion may or may not be requested) and provide cell phone/computer video for evaluation.
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Training Resources (Option #1 - Anglican/Anglo-Catholic Studies) (1 Credit)
Anglican Studies
1. 39 Articles of the Anglican Faith
2. An Explanation and Guide to Anglicanism
3. Anglican Belief and Practice
4. Anglican Doctrine
5. Anglican Theology
6. Anglican History
7. Anglican Vestments
8. Apostolic Tradition by Hippolytus
9. Articles of Religion
10. Generous Love
Training Resources (Option #2 - Old Catholic Studies) (1 credits)
Old Catholic Studies
1. About the Utrechter Union (Old Catholic) (From the Utrechter Website)
The Nature of the Church and its Mission
Unity, Catholicity and Apostolicity of the Church
Ministry and Leadership
Supralocal and universal koinonia of the Church
Unity in Diversity
2. Altar Servers Step by Step Guide
3. Apostolic Tradition - Hippolytus
4. Catholic Vestments
5. Liturgical Colors
6. Main Requisites for the Mass
7. Old Catholic Church History
8. Postures at Mass Version 1
9. Postures at Mass Version 2
10. Postures at Latin Mass
Required Training Videos (Option #1 - Anglican Studies) (1 credits)
Anglican Studies
1. Anglican Mass 1 - YouTube
2. Anglican Mass 2 - YouTube
3. Chanted 1928 Mass - YouTube
Required Training Videos (Option #2 - Old Catholic Studies) (1 credits)
Old Catholic Studies - Novus Ordo
1. Novus Ordo - Draw Near - YouTube
2. Novus Ordo - Diocese of Wichita - YouTube
3. Novus Ordo Explained - YouTube
4, Novus Ordo - Holy Trinity - YouTube
Old Catholic Studies - Latin Mass (Tridentine)(For study of postures and pomp, no Latin required)
1. Latin Mass - Goettler - YouTube
2. Latin Mass Series - FSSB - Videos 1 to 20
