A Note To Local Judicatories
(Churches, Dioceses, Conferences, Synods, Presbyteries, etc.)
The Providence Theological School welcomes your input and will be glad to work with your organization in tailoring courses to meet your specific needs and requirements. We can be the principal resource for your local ministry training or assist in any part that you desire. We can tailor course assignments and texts as your prefer and will even hire individuals in your organization that you select to evaluate your particular students work.
You can have a complete school for local ministry without any of the costs or recordkeeping associated with such an endeavor. We can even tailor a special page on our website specifically to your organization and the courses you require or prefer. Contact the Dean of the Providence Theological School to discuss these possibilities.
| One possible example: | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Episcopal Deacons Study Program | |||
| Canonical Requirements | PTS | ||
| (1) Academic Studies including -- | Course No. | PTS Course Title | |
| Biblical Studies | a. Interpreting the Old Testament | AS-101 | Beginnings of the Old Testament |
| b. Interpreting the New Testament | AS-110 | Beginnings of the New Testament | |
| Theology | a. Systematic Theology | AS-201 | Introduction to Theology |
| b. Ethics | AS-301 | Introduction to Christian Ethics | |
| Tradition of the Church (History) | a. From Jesus to the English Reformation | AS-401 | Early Church History |
| b. The Episcopal Church: From Colonial | AS-430 | The Episcopal Church in the U.S. | |
| Diakonia and the Diaconate | a. Introduction to the Diaconate | AS-810 | The Order of the Diaconate |
| Human Awareness and Understanding | a. Pastoral Care | AS-501 | Introduction to Pastoral Care |
| b. Family Systems // Conflict Management | AS-520 | Families in Transition | |
| Spiritual Development and Discipline | a. Survey Course // Spiritual Comparisons | AS-601 | Personal Spirituality |
| Practical Training and Experience | a. Liturgy & Preaching | AS-801 | Introduction to Preaching |