St. Michael Academy Orthodox Bible College Seminary Program

REGULAR CURRICULUM

This is a one year program, revised and designed for the layman with no formal seminary training.

UNIT 1:	Title: Fundamentals of Orthodoxy Description: Defines Orthodox Christianity and gives a basic foundation.
UNIT II:	Title: Church History I Description: Overview of the beginning of the 1st Century Church
	Title: Liturgical Theology I Description: Study of the three (3) Orthodox Liturgies; Basil, Chrysostom, and Pre- Sanctified.
	Title: Church History II Description: Summarizes the Nicene Church Fathers.
	Title: Holy Scripture I Description: Use of Concordance to further Scripture knowledge.
	Title: Project I Description: Project coordinate with local pastor/priest to gain practical experience.
UNIT III:	Title: Liturgical Theology II Description: Study of Apostle’s, their authority, anointing and faith.
UNIT IV:	Title: Holy Scripture II Description: Study of scripture to prepare a sermon.
	Title: Patristics Description: Study of Church Fathers, post Nicene.
	Title: Holy Scripture III Descriptions: Study of Psuedepigrapha, Vol. 1 & 2
	Title: Doctrine I Description: Study of basic tenants of Christianity (Virgin Birth, Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ, etc.)
	Title: Project 2 Description: Project coordinated, with local pastor/priest to gain Leadership experience.
UNIT V:	Title: Doctrine II Description: In Depth study of seven (7) Sacraments
	Title: Canon Law Description: Basic overview of Canon Law of the Orthodox Church.
	Title: Pastoral Theology I Description: Church views on marriage, sexuality and divorce.
UNIT VI:	Title: Pastoral Theology II Description: Study of the performance of the seven (7) Sacraments.
	Title: Spirituality Description: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Church.
	Title: Project 3 Description: Involvement with local pastor/priest to gain leadership skills.
	Title: Psalti Program Description: Study of the music, history, theory, practice and Application for all Orthodox services.

This is a one year course of study designed for students who hold a secular/religious degree from a non Orthodox institution. For acceptance into this program, copies of the applicant’s degree and transcript must be submitted to the Admissions Committee.

UNIT I:	Title: Fundamentals of Orthodoxy Description: Defines Orthodox Christianity and gives a basic foundation.	30 Credits
	Title: Doctrine I Description: Study of basic tenants of Christianity (Virgin Birth, Death, Burial, Resurrection of Christ, etc.)
	Title: Liturgical Theology I Description: Study of the three (3) Orthodox Liturgies, Basil, Chrysostom and Pre-Sanctified.
UNIT II:	Title: Doctrine II Description: In depth study of seven (7) Sacraments.	30 Credits
	Title: Liturgical Theology II Description: Study of Apostle’s; their authority, anointing and faith.
	Title: Church History II Description: Summarizes the Nicene Church Fathers
	Title: Project Description: Project coordinated with local pastor/priest to gain practical experience.
	Title: Psalti Program Description: Study of the music, history, theory, practice and application for all Orthodox services.
	Total:	60 Credits @ $15/credit hour $1,000.00

This is a one year course designed for students who have no formal training or degree and are non-Orthodox.

ST. MICHAEL ACADEMY SEMINARY PROGRAM

COURSE OUTLINE DESCRIPTION PSALTI STUDIES

1. Music History

                  Study in detail covering the aspects of music composed for liturgical Greek language
                  Tones (8) and historical religious significance.
           

1. Psalti; history/theory/practice

                  In depth study of Orthodox Chanters responses.

1. Chanter AND CONGREGATIONAL APPLICATIONS IN Liturgical Practices of all          

      Divine Liturgies, and ALL HOLY SACRAMENTS and their SERVICES.

NOTE: All program outlines prepared and under the supervision of Adjunct professors
Ms. Judith Farley (Proto-Psalti), and Music/Master Angelo Theophanous, (An Orthodox Greek and English Liturgical Composer).                                                

TO APPLICANTS:

St. Michael Academy is very proud to announce this new addendum to its Seminary curriculum. We believe it is of extreme importance to emphasize as the long honored role of  Chanters in Greek Orthodox Liturgical Holy Services. Since Music was  composed for the Greek Language, it follows composition in music for the English  language is important, especially since Orthodox converts are multiplying in the Western Hemisphere. Thus a Hymnal Chanter Academy of Learning.

+Bishop Haralambos Bouchlas,
Chief Administrator
St. Michael Academy of Eschatology of Florida.
(ORMOPHORION-ALEXANDRIA)

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