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Master of Arts in Orthodox Studies, (M.A.)
Entrance requirements: Bachelor’s degree with B average and a minimum of 12 credits in Theology and 12 credits in Philosophy. Those students lacking course entrance requirements may make up the deficit by taking graduate courses in theology and/or philosophy that are approved by a Department advisor.
Theology 201 Orthodoxy
Theology 202 Liturgical Theology: Baptism and Eucharist
Theology 203 Knowing and God the Father
Theology 204 Survey of Orthodox Church History
Theology 205 Liturgical Theology: Penance and Marriage
Theology 206 God the Son and Holy Spirit
Theology 207 Canon Law
Theology 208 Spiritual Formation
Theology 301 Psychology of Religion (Psychology 299)
Theology Elective in Biblical Studies
Philosophy Elective
Three credits each above course except Theology 301 (4 credits)
The student is required to elect one course in Biblical Studies from the School of Theology and one pertinent course from the School of Philosophy.
Note that those students who have taken Theology 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, on the undergraduate level are required, when taking them on the graduate level, to submit significant additional reports; please see the course description. The program is 34 credits.
Master of Theological Studies M.T.S.(IU)
Entrance requirements are the same as the Master of Arts in Orthodox Studies. This is a 60 credit master’s degree including a 15 credit thesis. The student may select from a wide range of courses but must have 30 credits in one field of specialization (usually the one that will be continued in doctoral studies.)
Student should note that there are language requirements in Biblical Studies and Patristics. See Master of Sacred Theology ( S.T.M. ).
Doctor of Theological Studies, D.T.S (IU)
Entrance requirements: a master’s degree in Theology (M.A., S.T.M., M.Div.) with specialization (30 credits) in one of the following Theology Departments: Biblical, Systematic, Moral and Ethics, Liturgy, History, Patristics, Philosophical, and Liturgy and Arts. The student must have a B+ average in the master’s degree program. For the Ph.D., 34 additional credits are taken in the area of specialization and a dissertation. The student is to include a methodology course and two dissertation seminars.
Student should note that there are language requirements in Biblical Studies and Patristics. See See Th.D.
Master of Religion, M.Rel (IU)
Entrance requirements are the same as the Master of Arts in Orthodox Studies. The Department of Religion treats the relgious phenomenon from a secular perspective rather than from the standpoint of any particular faith. This is a 60 credit master’s degree including 15 credits for the thesis. The following courses are required: Theology 252: Philosophy of Religion, Theology 301: Psychology of Religion, Theology 1200: Methodology in Study of Religion, Theology 1201: Sociology of Religion and Theology 1202: Anthropology of Religion.
Doctor of Religion, D.Rel. (IU)
To enter this program the student must have an acceptable Master’s degree in Religion with a minimum of a B+ average. This is a 34 point program.
Master of Pastoral Counseling, M.S. (IU)
See School of Psychology, M.A. in Mental Health Studies/ Counseling with Pastoral Counseling option.
Entrance requirements: Bachelor’s degree with a B average, minimum of 6 credits in Theology, 6 credits in Philosophy and Introduction to Psychology.
M.A. requirements: Theology 1137 : Orientation to Pastoral Counseling ( 3 credits)or equivalent course, Theology 301: Psychology of Religion (four credits) and at least two specifically dydactic course in Pastoral counseling ( 6 credits).
In addition the student takes the following courses:
Psychology 302 Infant and Child Development (4 credits)
Psychology 304 Adolescent and Adult Development (4 credits)
Psychology 303 Psychopathology (4 credits)
Psychology 306 Group Dynamics 1 (4 credits)
Psychology 309 Group Dynamics 2 (4 credits)
The student may select any 4 Theology (pastoral) courses from the following:
Theology 1138 Interviewing Skills ( Psychology 301 )
Theology 1139 Approaches to Counseling ( Psychology 305 )
Theology 1140 Counseling the Family ( Psychology 307 )
Theology 1141 Rehabilitation Counseling ( Psychology 308 )
Theology 1142 Counseling the Addictive Person ( Psychology 310 )
Theology 1143 Counseling the Child ( Psychology 407 )
Theology 1144 Counseling the Couple ( Psychology 408 )
Theology 1145 Counseling the Adolescent ( Psychology 410 )
Theology 1146 Counseling the Elderly ( Psychology 411 )
Theology 1147 Career Counseling ( Psychology 412 )
The above courses are each four credits.
Thesis in Pastoral Counseling. 15 credits.
The program is 63 credits.
With appropriate programming and supervision, a student may be able to earn two units in Clinical Pastoral Education ( 2 CPE ) in this M.S. program i.e. 200 dydactic hours and 600 clinical hours.
Those students including 100 hours of personal counseling in their program may be awarded at graduation the Certificate in Pastoral Counseling from International School for Mental Health Practitioners.
Those students holding a Certificate in Pastoral Counseling from International School for Mental Health Practitioners may apply to the M.S. Program in Pastoral counseling for Advanced Standing. Those having a B or better course average in the Certificate Program may qualify for receiving the M.S. after satisfactory completion of the Thesis in Pastoral Counseling (15 credits).
Doctor of Pastoral Education, Ed.D (IU)
See School of Psychology, Ed.D. in Mental Health Studies/ Counseling with Pastoral Counseling option.
Entrance requirements: Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling with a B+ average.
For the Ed.D., 66 additional credits in Pastoral Counseling . 30 credits of the 66 may be granted for previous post master’s studies and work experience. No more than 15 credits are granted for work experience with no greater than 3 credits per year.
Required 36 credits for all students:
Psychology 402: Advanced Group Dynamics 1 (4 crs), Psychology 405: Advanced Group Dynamics 2 (4 crs); Two(2) dydactic courses in Pastoral Counseling (3 credits each); Theology 1196: Practicum 1; Theology 1197: Practicum 2; Theology 1198: Dissertation Seminar 1 and Theology 1199: Dissertation Seminar 2.
Theology 1196, 1197, 1198 and 1199 which are six credits each.
Those students requiring more credits to make the required 66, may select from Theology 1138 through 1147 and the dydactic pastoral counseling courses.
A student may be able to earn two units in Clinical Pastoral Education in this doctoral program.
Master of Spiritual Counseling, M.S. (IU)
See School of Psychology, M.A. in Mental Health Studies/ Counseling with Spiritual Counseling option.
Regulations are the same as for the master’s program in Pastoral Counseling with the following exceptions: Instead of Theology 1137, the student is to take Theology 1157: Orientation to Spiritual Counseling; in place of the minimum of two courses in Pastoral Theology, take at least two courses in Spirituality.
Doctor of Spiritual Counseling, Ed.D. (IU)
See School of Psychology, Ed.D. in Mental Health Studies/ Counseling with Spiritual Counseling option.
Regulations are the same as for the doctoral program in Pastoral Counseling with the following exceptions: Instead of Two (2) dydactic courses in Pastoral counseling, the student is to take two dydactic courses in Spiritual Theology. Those students requiring more credits to make the 66, may select courses from both the dydactic or practical spirituality.
Master of Divinity, M.Div. (IU)
Entrance requirements: Bachelor’s degree, at least a B average, minimum of 12 credits in Philosophy and 12 credits in Theology. Brackets [ ] after certain courses indicate an optional cross reference to the master in philosophy from Sofia University.
FIRST YEAR
FIRST TRIMESTER
Theology 251 Natural Theology (3 credits) – Philosophy 403 [Philosophical Method]
Theology 255 Ethics 1 (3 credits) – Philosophy 408A
Theology 259 Church History: First though third century (2 credits)
Theology 261 Canon Law: Introduction and Ecumenical Councils: 1-3 century (1 credit)
Theology 263 Basic Hebrew (2 credits)
Theology 265 Homiletics: Introduction to Preaching 1 (1 credit)
Theology 267 Liturgical Theology: Introduction (1 credit)
SECOND TRIMESTER
Theology 253 Introduction and Old Testament History (4 credits) [Social Philosophy]
Theology 257 Patrology (2 credits)
Theology 256 Ethics 2 (3 credits ) – Philosophy 408B [Phil. of Culture]
Theology 264 Basic Greek (2 credits)
Theology 266 Homiletics: Sermon Design (1 credit)
Theology 268 Liturgical Theology: Early Christian Worship (1 credit)
THIRD TRIMESTER
Theology 252 Philosophy of Religion (3 credits) – Philosophy 402 [Phil. of Logic]
Theology 254 Old Testament History and Prophets (4 credits) [Phil. of Intercultural Relations]
Theology 258 Christian Arts (3 credits) [Art in Contemporary World]
Theology 681 Basic Syriac (2 credits)
Theology 260 Church History: Fourth through Sixth Century (2 credits)
Theology 262 Canon Law: Ecumenical Councils: 4-6 century (1 credit)
SECOND YEAR
FIRST TRIMESTER
Theology 301 Psychology of Religion (4 credits) – Psychology 299
Theology 302 Introduction to Systematic Theology and the Trinity (4 credits) [Existential Dialectics]
Theology 308 Church History: 7-14th century (2 credits)
Theology 310 Canon Law: Councils and Synods: 7-14 century (1 credit)
Theology 312 Basic Latin (2 credits)
SECOND TRIMESTER
Theology 304 Old Testament Wisdom Literature (4 credits)
Theology 306 Moral Theology: Theological Virtues (2 credits)
Theology 313 Homiletics: Preaching Models and Methods 1 (1 credit)
Theology 315 Liturgical Theology: Divine Hours (1 credit)
Theology 303 Christology and Pneumatology (4 credits) [Meaning and Truth]
THIRD TRIMESTER
Theology 305 Synoptic Gospels (5 credits)
Theology 307 Moral Theology: Cardinal Virtues (3 credits)
Theology 309 Church History: 15-17th century (2 credits)
Theology 311 Canon Law: 15-19 century (1 credit)
Theology 314 Homiletics: Pastoral Preaching (1 credit)
Theology 316 Liturgical Theology: Divine Liturgy (1 credit)
THIRD YEAR
FIRST TRIMESTER
Theology 401 The Church (5 credits)
Theology 403 Moral Theology: the Sacraments (3 credits)
Theology 407 Canon Law: Intercommunion (1 credit)
Theology 409 Church History: 18-19th centuries (2 credits) [Logic in Continental Tradition]
Theology 411 Homiletics: Preaching and Church Year (1 credit)
Theology 413 Liturgical Theology: the Sacraments (1 credit)
SECOND TRIMESTER
Theology 405 Scripture: St. John (4 credits) [Philosophy of Inter-Subjective Action]
Theology 415 Pastoral Theology: Pastoral Care,CPE (3 credits); 1/2 unit CPE
Theology 404 Christian Sexual Morality (3 credits)
Theology 408 Canon Law: Priesthood and Marriage (1 credit)
Theology 410 Church History: 20th century (2 credits) [Continental Philosophy]
Theology 412 Homiletics: Preaching for Special Occasions (1 credit)
THIRD TRIMESTER
Theology 402 Systematic Theolgy: the Sacraments (5 credits)
Theology 406 Scripture: the Epistles (4 credits)
Theology 414 Liturgical Theology: Celebrating Eucharistic Liturgy (1 credit)
Theology 416 Pastoral Theology: Pastoral Care,CPE (3 credits); 1/2 unit CPE
Theology 415 and 416 are usually taken the summer between second and third year.
Doctor of Ministry, D.Min (IU)
FOURTH YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER
Theology 501 Pastoral Counseling 1 (3 credits)
Theology 503 Church Administration (3 credits)
Theology 505 Mystical Theology (3 credits)
Theology 507 Current Theological Issues (3 credits)
Theology 701 Dissertation Project Research (5 credits).
SECOND SEMESTER
Theology 502 Pastoral Counseling 2 (3 credits)
Theology 504 Church Administration (3 credits)
Theology 506 Public Speaking (3 credits)
Theology 508 Current Theological Issues (3 credits)
Theology 702 Dissertation Project Research (5 credits)
The above courses are a general sample of what might be selected for the D.Min. program. However, the student is free to select other courses of special interest in lieu of these courses. The program must, of course, be approved by the School of Theology.
Doctoral Dissertation Project: For those students who are not enrolled full time, Theology 601
and 602 may not be taken until all course work is completed.
For those students wishing to concentrate in PASTORAL COUNSELING, Theology 503, 504, 506, 507 and 508 may be replaced by any five accredited counseling courses offered under the School of Psychology. Please note that these counseling courses must not be similar to courses already taken as part of a degree program. In addition, the student must have as a corequisite or prequisite: Psychology 302: Infant and Child Development, Psychology 304:Adolescent and Adult Development, Psychology 303: Psychopathology and Psychology 299: Psychology of Religion or the equivalent graduate courses.
A student holding a Certificate in Pastoral Counseling from International School for Mental Health Practitioners and an appropriate master’s degree is exempt from Theology 501 though Theology 508 inclusively (8 courses).
Because of the nature of the Doctor of Ministry program, all students are required to be in group counseling
and / or individual counseling. Group counseling does not require disclosure of any issues the student does not feel ready to discuss. Low cost sessions are arranged. If the student is already in counseling, he / she may continue with that counselor provided the counselor is licensed or the equivalent.
Master of Sacred Theology, (S.T.M.)
Entrance Requirements: a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent three year theological degree or in exceptional cases a Master’s degree in Theological Studies; the student should have as a minimum a B to B+ average.
There are two 30 credit programs: general and specialized. In the general program the student is permitted to take diversified courses in the various Departments of Theology, e.g., Biblical, Historical, Philosophical, Systematic, Moral, Liturgical, Patristics. However, the student may not be considered for doctoral work without 30 credits in one area. In the specialized program, the student must take 30 credits in one area and thus may be qualified to apply for doctoral studies.
For those wishing to specialize in Biblical Studies there are three options: Old Testament, New Testament; and a combination of Old and New Testament. For the S.T.M.( Biblical), the student must show an advanced course in one of the following ancient languages: Hebrew, Aramaic, Syraic, Greek or other with permission. For those wishing to specialize in Patristics, the student must show an advanced course in one of the following ancient languages: Greek, Latin or other with permission.
Those holding the M.Div. degree or equivalent may be awarded up to 15 credits toward the 30 required credits. For those considering doctoral studies, these courses must be in the area of specialization.
Doctor of Theology, Th.D. (IU)
Entrance requirements: Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) degree with a minimum B+ average. In special cases, students possessing the Doctor of Ministry degree or the doctorate in philosophical studies may be admiitted. The Th.D.(IU) requires 34 more credits in the area of specialization and a dissertation.
For those wishing to specialize in Biblical Studies there are three options: Old Testament; New Testament; and a combination of Old and New Testament. For the Th.D.(IU) the student must show an additional advanced course in one of the following ancient languages besides the one used for the S.T.M.: Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, Greek or other with permission.
For those wishing to specialize in Patristics, the student must show an advanced course in one of the following ancient languages besides the one taken for the S.T.M.: Greek, Latin or other with permission.
The doctoral programs require one course in methodology and two dissertation seminars.
Master of Canon Law, M.C.L
Entrance requirements are the same as for the S.T.M. This is a 30 credit program. (inludes 15 credit thesis). The language requirement is a passing grade in an advanced ancient language course. Language courses may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
Doctor of Canon Law, D.C.L
Entrance requirement is that student have the Master of Canon Law ( M.C.L.). This is a 34 credit program. The language requirement is a passing grade in an advanced language course different from the one taken for the master’s degree.
Doctor of Ministry/Doctor of Sacred Theology, (D.Min./Th.D.) Program
Students in the D.Min. program may earn also the Th.D. degree by completing 34 approved credits in the Th.D. program and writing a dissertation in Sacred Theology.
Doctor of Sacred Theology/Doctor of Philosophy, (Th.D./D.Phil.) Program
Those students holding the Th.D. may obtain the D. Phil. in Philosophy by taking a total of 34 graduate credits in philosophy and completing a dissertation in philosophy.