DOCTOR OF DIVINITY/PHILOSOPHY DEGREE
SYLLABUS
Current Eschatology Course # 717- 5 Credits
Students will become familiar with the website of St. Michael Academy of Eschatology. An exam will be given so they can demonstrate their understanding of what they read on website. One critique paper for each cassette or video is required.
Documentation on website by Archbishop Haralambos
"Truth" video by Bishop Petros (8-1-92)
"Fatima" paper by J. & A. Vesey
"God's Ocean" magazines by Archbishop Haralambos
"Hierarchical Controversy" video by Archbishop Haralambos (7-11-98 & 8/1/98)
"Babylon is Fallen" video by archbishop Haralambos (1/4/92)
"Prophet Daniel's Sacrifice" video by Archbishop Haralambos 9/7/91
"NAOS Ezekiel; Temple in Millennium" video by Archbishop Haralambos 3/2/91
"Sermon 1-12 by Haralambos in cassette form:
6/26/94
8/14/94
8/21/94 Part 1 & 2
11/6/94
6/15/94
6/5/94
3/27/94
6/19/94
7/31/94
6/12/94
6/16/94
10/2/94
Publication/Dissertation Course # 727- 60 Credits
Students are required to write a thesis. Student will submit an outline and have interview for approval of thesis research. Publication costs are not included. A project other than a written thesis must be approved.
Christian Psychology Course # 708- 10 Credits
This course covers in-depth standards for professional conduct in counseling for the whole family. A paper covering professional standards using a marital problem or another type of problem with treatment used is required.
"Forgiveness" video by Fr. Ross (6-6-92)
"Penance" video by Geotelecom
"Closing Doors" video by Pesile (2-5-94)
"Marriage, Sexuality, and Celibacy; a reek Orthodox Perspective" book by D. Constantelos
"Marriage, Divorce, Ministry" video by Rev. Ross (12-4-94)
"Essentials of Chemical Dependency Counseling" book by Lawson
"Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy" book by Corey
"Christian Counseling and the Law" book by Levicoff
"Holy Communion" paper by Fr. Stephanou
"Healing and Touching" video by D. Satterfield (7/11/92)
Biblical Insight to Eschatology Course #747- 5 credits
Students will critique revelation publications.
"The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha" book by J. Charlesworth
The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha" book vol. 2 by J. Charlesworth
Biblical Prophecy on Radio Course # 757-10 Credits
Students will make a choice of listening to actual broadcast productions or create their own show. They can use their local radio station if possible. If they create their own radio show, whether it is broadcast or not, they need 13 professional lessons not more than 10-15 min. Each must have same personal logo at the beginning of each program segment. These become the property of St. Michael Academy. If they listen to our productions, they must critique each with at least 250 words.
"Prophetic Sermons from radio broadcast" 13 cassettes by Haralambos
Evangelizing with Publications Course # 767- 10 Credits
Students will choose a format to evangelize and use editorial skills, design, and layout techniques to produce a publication tool. Other forms of evangelizing will be covered.
One publication or evangelizing technique is required.
"Church Evangelism" video by Meltzer (3-7-92)
"Puppetry/Captain Bob" video by Vesey
"The King's Maravilla for Youth" video by Bishop Petros
"God's Ocean 1-4 ed." Magazines by Archbishop Haralambos
"Truth or Tradition" by Archbishop Haralambos
Language Perimeter Course #810- 10 Credits
Students will complete Hebrew and Greek language lessons for the purpose to translate scripture. Students are required to complete five homiletics, sermons, or commentaries using either some Greek or Hebrew terms with King James Bible.
"Hebrew" video 1-10 lessons with text; "Biblical Hebrew" by Mansoor
"Greek" video advanced
Church History Course # 870- 5 Credits
This course studies the apostolic succession and the sacraments. Students will submit a paper covering a chosen topic from a patristic father or cover a historic council highlighting why it was held.
"Apostolic Foundation" video by Haralambos (12/7/91)
"Seven Sacraments" book by Fr. Gialopsos or "Seven Sacraments" videos by Bishop Petros
"The Three Things the Church Needs" video by Haralambos
"The Five Fold Ministry" by Bishop Petros video 2000
"Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers" books in volumes
"Josephus" book by Whilson
"The Age of Faith" book by Will Durant
Church Organizational Study Course # 840- 5 Credits
Students will learn about church organization and procedures. Students will pick an area of church organization and do an on the job training in their church. Proof of their work of study and documented hours must be submitted at the end of this course.
"Ministerial Manuals" books by various authors