ST. HILDEGARD'S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY: An Online School Beyond Walls and Clocks
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Master of Divinity (114 Credits)
(A bachelor's degree is required for entry into this program)

Scripture
SS 500 Hermeneutics 

​New Testament
SS 501The Gospels & Acts      SS 601 Johannine Literature  SS 602 Pauline Literature 
1 Elective            

Total Credits

Hebrew Scriptures
SS 502 Intro to OT pt. I 
SS 503 Intro to OT pt. 2
SS 602 History of Israel  
1 Elective 

​Total Credits
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Foundational Theology
CT 501 Dogmatic Theo I
CT 502 Dogmatic Theo II
CT 601 Christology & Soteriology
2 Electives

​Total Credits

Sacramental Theology
CT 600 Sacramental Theology 
​CT 700 The Eucharist & Mass
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​Total Credits

The Church & Christian Life
CT 701 Theological Anthropology
​PM 601 Studies in Prayer
PM 602 Ecumenism

Total Credits

Church History Module

History of the ISM
Ch History I: Up to 700 AD
Ch History II: Medieval Church
Church History III: ​Reformation to Now
​1 Elective

​Total Credits 

Pastoral Care 

Intro to Pastoral Care 
Abuse Prevention Seminar
​Suicide Counseling Seminar
​Grief Counseling
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Total Credits

Clinical Pastoral Education
One may apply after their Pastoral Care Module is completed. 

Ministry Tracks
Student Chooses a Ministry Track for Parish Leadership or Chaplaincy. Students may design a different track with academic advisor. 
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Ministry Module Track 1

Parish Development & Management
Adult Formation
Stewardship in the Parish Setting
Organizational Leadership & Conflict Resolution
Ministry in Diversity

​Total Credits

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Ministry Module Track II

Introduction to Chaplaincy
Advanced Pastoral Counseling
Marriage & Family Dynamics
Death, Dying, & Grief
Ministry in Diversity
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Total Credits

Liturgical Practicum

Homiletics
Liturgical Music
Sacraments
Diaconate Practicum
Mass I
Mass II

​Total Credits

Languages

Ecclesiastical Latin 
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Total Credits

Electives

​Five Courses

3 credits


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3 credits
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​(15 credits)


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​15 credits
Summer Theological Reflection Retreats
All clergy will participate in a summer retreat long-distance in order to continue their discernment.          ​​

Total credit hours for MDiv.       114 Credits

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The American Apostolic Old Catholic Church is an Independent Catholic Jurisdiction not bound by the legal and jurisdictional authority of the Roman Pope, possessing valid sacraments, a valid priesthood, and a valid Eucharist. Because we are not bound by the legal pronouncements of Rome, we are free to include a female priesthood, married priesthood, and the full inclusion of the LGBTQ+ community to all seven scriptural sacraments, including marriage and Holy Orders. We are theologically orthodox and liturgically conservative while maintaining an open and inclusive membership. Our website is: www.americanoldcatholic.org.

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  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • How does it work?
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Mission & Values
  • Admissions
    • Admissions Process
    • Admissions Application
  • Academics
    • Degree Programs
    • 2021-22 Courses
    • Register for Courses
  • Our Professors
  • Apply to Teach a Course!
  • 2021-2022 Calendar