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Pontifical Georgian College The principal theological seminary of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church
MAJOR
SEMINARY
OUTLINE OF STUDIES
N.b. programmes
subject to change without notice on this page. Postulants and
seminarians should consult college administration for official information.
The following outline is of the required course of studies for ordination within any See and Rite of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church. While each level is analogous to a semester, each student moves at his own appropriate pace, under the guidance of his formation director. It is the purpose of clerical formation to gain as much knowledge as possible from each course for the benefit of the cleric's sacred ministry. The texts indicated for each course are texts that have been commonly used, though the formation director may substitute another equivalent text. The purpose of the readings is to give a thoroughly theological foundation with understanding from both Orthodox and Catholic perspectives in the context of the heritage and practice of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church. LEVEL 1 TE101 - Introduction to Theological Education During this foundational course, the seminarian will become familiar with the theological basis of Orthodox and Catholic Faith and Practice through assigned readings and reflection papers.
Text:
Faith & Practice - F. E. Wilson Required essays for Completion of TE101 shall be on at least the following two topics:
1.The
origins of the Faith, Orthodoxy, and Catholicism today in the
context of the heritage and practice of the United Roman-Ruthenian
Church. The course "Catechism 202" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. OT101 - General Survey of Old Testament Literature A survey of the Old Testament and the Apocrypha. The course will focus on God's actions with Israel from the beginnings, up to the coming of Christ. The student will learn to exegete Scripture using a four-fold approach of: 1) what the text says, 2) the context in which it was written, 3) the history behind the text, and 4) the theological basis. This course involves considerable reading assignments.
Texts:
Introduction to the New Testament - W.G. Kummel The course "Scripture 101: An Introduction to the Old Testament" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. NT101 -General Survey of New Testament Literature A survey course which provides an introduction to each book of the New Testament, as well as a study of the Christian kerygma and its formulation in Acts and the Pauline Epistles.
Texts:
Introduction to the New Testament - W.G. Kummel The course "Scripture 102: An Introduction to the New Testament" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course.
LEVEL 2 OT201 - The Pentateuch This course focuses on in-depth study of the first five books of the Old Testament.
Texts:
Handbook on the Pentateuch - V.P. Hamilton The courses "Genesis" and "Returning to Paradise" (combined" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. NT201 - The Synoptic Gospels A course providing more detailed study of the Gospels according to Saints Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Texts:
Introduction to the New Testament - W.G. Kummel The courses "The Kingdom of God," "The Time is fulfilled," and "Proclaiming the Kingdom" (all three together) at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. CH101 - A General Survey of Church History A survey course in the history of the Christian Church from its origins to the present day.
Text: A
History of the Christian Church - W. Walker The course "History 102" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. TH101 - A Life of Prayer This course covers the importance of personal prayer and its application in Christian life, both for the laity and the clergy.
Texts:
Intercessory Prayer - C.P. Wagner Required Essays for Completion of TH101 shall be on at least the following three topics:
1.Sin and repentance. The course "Lord, Teach Us to Pray" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. - ORDINATION AS LECTOR AND EXORCIST -
LEVEL 3 OT301 - The Prophets A course in the prophetic texts of the Old Testament and their relevance to the Christian Faith.
Texts:
Understanding the Old Testament - B. Anderso The course "Visions of God" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. NT301 - The Gospel of John This course continues the work of NT201 through discovery of the fourth Gospel.
Texts: The
Fourth Gospel - Hosdyne and Davey The course "The Divine Eagle" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. CH301 - The Early Church A detailed study of the Christian Church from its origins through the first several centuries, including the origins of liturgy, the various Apostolic and Patriarchal Sees, and Christian art.
Text: The
Early Church - H. Chadwick Required Essays for Completion of CH301 shall be on at least the following three topics:
1.The
effects of the Edict of Milan The course "The Ancient Church" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. PT101 - Pastoral Theology A course in the practical aspects of parish ministry.
Typical Text: The
Pastoral Companion - J.M. Huels LA101 - Ecclesiastical Latin I or SL101 - Ecclesiastical Slavonic I or GR101 - Ecclesiastical Greek I An introductory course in the Latin, Slavonic/Old Russian, or Greek languages, particularly in its use within the ancient and modern Church. The student is expected to gain basic proficiency in Latin, Slavonic, or Greek as used within the liturgy.
Text: A
Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin - Collins A course from Rosetta Stone or DuoLingo fulfills the requirements for this course. - ORDINATION AS ACOLYTE -
LEVEL 4 NT401 - The Pauline Literature Building on the work in NT101, this course provides an in-depth study of the Epistles according to Blessed Paul the Apostle. Text: What Paul Said - J.W.C. Wand Required Essays for Completion of NT401 shall be on at least the following three topics:
1.Saint
Paul's teaching on faith and works. The course "Introduction to St. Paul" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. ST101 - The Creeds As the clear and concise statements of the Orthodox and Catholic Faith, the three Creeds, the Apostles', Nicene, and Athanasian, are treated with respect to Scripture, the Catechism, and praxis. Text: The Faith of the Church - J.A. Pike and W. N. Pittenger The course "Road to Nicaea" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. LT101 - Principles of Liturgy In this course, the student learns in detail how to assist at mass, as well as the fundamental actions purpose thereof within the mass. The student should be able to perform the liturgical functions of an altar server, crucifer, and thurifer, as well as be familiar with the roles in serving and assisting at a pontifical mass. The student also is expected to be proficient at assisting at the Divine Offices and other extra-liturgical rites of the Church.
Texts: How
to Say Mass in the Anglican Rite - R. Johnson LA201 - Ecclesiastical Latin I or SL201 - Ecclesiastical Slavonic I or GR201 - Ecclesiastical Greek I Continuing the work of the earlier foundational course, the student is expected to attain competency in pronunciation and comprehension of the Latin, Slavonic/Old Russian, or Greek languages as used within the Church. Proficiency should be in the use of Latin, Slavonic, or Greek as used within the liturgy and in documents and other uses. Texts: A
Primer of Ecclesiastical Latin - Collins A course from Rosetta Stone or DuoLingo fulfills the requirements for this course. - ORDINATION AS SUB-DEACON - LEVEL 5 CH302 - The Church in the Middle Ages A study of Churches in the middle ages and prior to the Protestant Reformation. This course is primarily focused on the relationship of the Faith to society, both governments and the people in the context of the heritage and practice of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church. Text: Western Society and the Church in the Middle Ages - R.W. Southern The course "The Medieval Papacy" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. CH403 - Orthodoxy This course focuses on the concept of eastern and western orthodoxy, before and after the Great Schism, and, in the western Church, before and after the protestant reformation. Text: The Age of Division: Christendom from the Great Schism to the Protestant Reformation - Strickland Required Essays for Completion of CH403 shall be on at least the following three topics:
1. The Theological and Doctrinal Differences and the Role of Politics and Power Struggles in the Events Leading Up to the Great Schism ST201 - Systematic Theology This course covers the foundations of Orthodox and Catholic doctrine and dogma. Typical Text: Summa Theologica - St. Thomas Aquinas The course "Piercing the Darkness" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. PT201 - Canon Law A comprehensive study of Catholic and Orthodox Canon Law, including the Code of Canon Law of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church.
Texts: Code of Particular Canon Law of the United Roman-Ruthenian Church HT101 - Homiletics The student will be required to complete reading assignments, preach four sermons publicly, which will be critiqued. Text: As recommended by Instructor The course "Development of Christian Doctrine" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. Before Ordination as Sub-Deacon, the seminarian is required to demonstrate the following:
1.Proper
chant of the Epistles/Lessons at the Divine Liturgy
LEVEL 6 ST301 - Catholic and Orthodox Theology Building on the work of ST201, this course focuses on Orthodox and Catholic doctrine and dogma within the context of the Rites used by the United Roman-Ruthenian Church.
Typical Texts:
Summa Theologica - St. Thomas Aquinas Required Essays for Completion of ST301 shall be on at least the following three topics:
1.The
Catholic and Orthodox nature of the pre-Reformation Church or the pre-Great Schism Church. LT201 - Liturgy of the Church The candidate will be introduced to the history and use of the the Missal, particularly the Missale Anglicanum, Gallican Missal, Anglican-Byzantine missal, or Gallo-Russo-Byzantine missal according to ritual usage, and the Roman-Ruthenian Breviary. The student will also be required to say Lauds, Vespers, and Compline in both public and private contexts. Also studied will be the responsibilities of a Deacon in a liturgical setting, and Canon Law as it applies to the diaconate. The student's mentor will be responsible for certifying his proficiency in reading the Divine Offices.
ST302 - Social Theology This course covers the application of Orthodox and Catholic doctrine to society, from daily life to the important social questions of the day.
Text:
Compendium of Social Teaching of the Church ----------------- Before Ordination as Deacon, the seminarian is required to demonstrate the following:
1.Proper
chant of the Gospel at the Divine Liturgy Before Ordination as Deacon, the seminarian is required to pass the General Liturgical Examination portions that pertain to the Diaconate. - ORDINATION AS DEACON - LEVEL 7 ST401 - Apologetics A cleric may be called upon to defend the Faith through rhetoric. This course introduces the student to Catholic and Orthodox apologetics.
Text:
Apologia pro Vita Sua - J.H. Newman The course "The Heart of a Saint" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. HT201 - Homiletics The student will be required to complete reading assignments, preach four sermons publicly, which will be critiqued, and write a paper on the theology of preaching. Text: (As recommended by Instructor.) Successful completion of HT201 requires composing and delivering three sermons. PT301 - Mission and Church Growth This course introduces the student to the principles of evangelism and church mission work. Text: Church Growth and the Power of Evangelism - H. Hanchet The course "Modern Apologetics" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. TH401 - Priestly Formation A study of the theology of the priesthood and the relationship of the priesthood to the Body of Christ. Text: On the Priesthood - St. John Chrysostom The course "Call No Man Father" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. LEVEL 8 ST501 - Moral Theology An application of the doctrine and dogma of the Church to moral questions. Text: A Morally Complex World - J.T. Bretzke The course "Human Nature" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. LT201 -Non-Liturgical Rites of the Church In this course, the student will learn the administration of the extra-liturgical sacraments and rites of the Church. Text: Rituale Anglicanum or Rituale Romano-Ruthenium Successful completion of LT201 requires a practical examination in the Sacraments of Baptism, Confession, Unction, and Matrimony, as well as general blessings. PT401 - Christian Education As a priest must be an educator of his flock, this course covers Christian pedagogy of children, youth, and adults. Text: The Art of Teaching Christian Doctrine - R. Palmer Successful completion of PT401 requires creation of lesson plans for the following:
1.Child,
youth, and adult Sunday school The course "Living Catholic" at the Institute of Catholic Culture fulfills the requirements for this course. LT301 - Practicum in the Divine Offices In this course, the candidate must study and demonstrate proficiency in the recitation of all offices contained within the Anglican Breviary. Text: Roman-Ruthenian Breviary LT401 - Practicum in the Divine Lityrgy A comprehensive practical course on the celebration of the mass/divine liturgy. The candidate is expected to be able to perform the entirety of the actions required for the mass, as well as their meaning.
Texts:
Missal according to ritual use. ----------------------- Before Ordination as Priest, the seminarian is required to demonstrate the following:
1.How to
celebrate the Divine Liturgy in its entirety according to ritual. Before Ordination as Priest, the seminarian is required to pass the General Ordination Examination (GOE) and the entirety of the General Liturgical Examination (GLE).
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