DOCTORAL PROGRAMS



Doctoral programs:
Doctor of Canonical Jurisprudence J.C.D
Doctor of Chiropathy D. Ch.
Doctor of Ministry D. Min.
Doctor of Sacred Philosophy D. S. Ph.
Doctor of Social Ministry D. S. Min.

Note: Please see the prerequisites below for admission to each of the Doctoral Programs


Doctor of Canonical Jurisprudence
Course Title
Subject
           
Course Title
Subject
ISE: Ethics & Judgement
CLS

Religiious Liberty in the Supreme Court
CLS
ISE: Chuch Copyright Regulations
CLS

ISE: Interpretation of Divine Law
CLS
ISE: Separation of Church and State
CLS

Taxes and the Church
CLS
Between Christ and Caesar
CLS

ISE: Open Essay
REL
ISE: Analysis of Constituitional Law
CLS

ISE: Open Essay
CLS
ISE: Philosophy of Law
CLS

ISE: Religious Law
CLS
The Interaction of Law and Religion
CLS

ISE Open Essay - Leviticus
BIB
American Law
CLS

ISE: Contractual Rights of the Church
CLS
ISE: Early Christian Heresies
HIS

Ministry - American Legal System
CLS
Orthodox Church History
HIS

Church of the Ancient Councils
CLS
Theology of Law & Authority
THE

The Price of Prophecy
PHI
Right to Privacy
CLS

Winning Courtroom Strategies
CLS
Mock Motion to Appeal & Appeal Brief
CLS

ISE: Counseling Ethics
PHI
Graduation Project - Oral Defense
CLS

Graduation Project - Dissertation
PRO

Those who transfer and have not completed foundation courses listed in the graduate program may be required to complete them during the doctoral studies. Candidates must also submit a portfolio showing all diplomas and completion verifications of courses previously taken at other venues in Counseling/Psychology, Ethics & Morals, Law, and/or Philosophy, unless waived. A Canonical Examination is taken upon completion of program prior to Canonical Defense.






Doctor of Chiropathy
Course Title
Subject
 
Course Title
Subject
Practice of Aromatherapy
NAT
          
Psychotropic Herbs
HER
Medical Herbalism
HER

Miracle Touch
NAT
Acupressure Techniques
NAT

Reflexology Manual & Techniques
NAT
Water Prescription
NAT

The Oxygen Prescription
NAT
Adaptogens for Stamina and Stress
HER

Open Essay
NAT
Spagyrics: Plant Alchemy
HER

Open Essay
NAT
ISE: Biblical Survey Healing/Anointing
BIB

THerapeutic Touch Inner Workbook
NAT
Prescriptions/Nutritional Healing
NAT

ISE: Nutritional Supplementation
NAT
The Traditional Healer's Handbook
NAT

Acupoint & Trigger Point for Babies/Children
NAT
Guide/Orthodox Psychotherapy
PSY

Acupressure Atlas
NAT
Reflexology Atlas
NAT

Clinical Theology
THE
ISE: Spiritual and Corporal Works  Mercy
BIB

Advanced Aromatherapy
NAT
Ayurveda: Life of Balance
NAT

ISE: Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes, Acids
NAT
ISE: Open Essay
PHI

Christian Counseling Ethics
PHI
Hydrosols in Therapy
NAT

Encyclopedia of Bach Flower Remedies
NAT
Natural Health After Birth: Postpartum 
NAT

Graduation Project - Dissertation
PRO

A graduate degree is not required for admission to this doctoral program. However, the Graduate Licentiate and Specialization in this discipline is required before admission. Also, theology and counseling requirements must also be satisfied or completed during this process. Candidates must also submit a portfolio that contains all studies completed and seminars attended at other venues related to Healing, Counseling, Philosophy, Science, and/or Religion, unless waived. Those wishing to enter Behavioral Chiropathy (Theocentric Psychotherapy) should apply for the Diplomate of Theocentric Psychotherapy process found at the end of this section.



Doctor of Ministry
Course Title
Subject
     
Course Title
Subject
Clinical Theology
THE

Exorcism Through the Ages
PHI
Marriage and Virginity
MIN

ISE: Old/New Testament Ministry Survey
BIB
ISE: Hospital Ministry
MIN

Epistemology
PHI
ISE: Family and Marital Counseling
MIN

ISE: Open Essay
PHI
ISE: History of Possession and Exorcism
HIS

ISE: Parish Ministry
MIN
Ethics in the Sanctuary
PHI

Pastor, Church & Law
CLS
Christian Counseling Ethics
PHI

Guide to Orthodox Psychotherapy
PSY
Dictionary Early Christian Beliefs
REL

Ministry & American Legal Systems
CLS
Study of Holy Apostles
REL

The History of the Church
HIS





Demonology and Occult Studies Concentration
Immortality & Reincarnation
PHI

Witchcraft and Demonology
PHI
ISE: Demonic Possession in Americans
PHI

ISE: Cults and Occults in America
PHI
ISE: Possession and Exorcism, History
HIS

ISE: History of Cults and Covens
HIS
Surrealism and Occult
PHI

Exorcism through the Ages
PHI





Christian Church History Concentration
Byzantine East and Latin West
HIS

Eusebius: History of Church
HIS
Orthodox Christianity/English
HIS

ISE: Apostolic Christianity
HIS
ISE: Christianity in Greece & Italy
HIS

Historical Road Eastern Orthodoxy
HIS
ISE: Protestant Reformation
HIS

Christian Centuries: First 600 Years
HIS

Admission to the Doctor of Ministry process requires an applicant to hold a degree in Theology or Ministry, and the completion of Orthodox Psychotherapy, Eusebius' Church History, and Church of the Ancient Councils, and the completion of Clinical Pastoral Counseling I & II. This is considered a counseling degree discipline as well as an administrative degree discipline. It has two minor concentrations for the student to select from: 1) Demonology and Occult Studies; and 2) Christian Church History. Note: Those who complete the Graduate Licentiate in Church History (Orthodox/Roman) and the Christian Church History Concentration of this process, are eligible for a Master of Church History degree.





Doctor of Sacred Philosophy
Course Title
Subject
           
Course Title
Subject
ISE: Christian Philosophy
PHI

Early Fathers from Philokalia
PAT
The Discourses of St Simeon
PHI

ISE: Open Essay
PAT
Psychiatry, Ministry, Pastoral Counsel
PSY

Basic SKills for Christian Counselors
MIN
Christianity
PHI

The Russian Religious Mind
PHI
ISE: Greek and Roman Philosophers
PHI

ISE: Great Philosophers
PHI
ISE: Platon and Socrates
PHI

Metaphysics
PHI
ISE: Christian Metaphysics
PHI

The Soul After Death
PHI
ISE: Open Essay
PHI

Says of the Desert Fathers
PAT
On the Apostolic Tradition
PAT

ISE: Patristics
PAT
ISE: Writings of Saint Augustine
PAT

ISE: Eastern Church Writers
PAt
ISE: Church Fathers - Moral Theology
THE

ISE: Early Church Fathers on Morality
PAT
Letters to Father Aristotle
PAT

ISE: 11 Letters of Saint Ignatius of Antioch
PAT
ISE: Writings of Saint Benedict
PAT

ISE: Orthodox Christian Spirituality
REL
Earlist Christian Prayers
REL

ISE: Open Essay
PAT
Nicene / Post-Nicene Fathers III
PAT

ISE: Hesychia
PHI
Nicene / Post-Nicene Fathers IV
PAT

ISE: Writings of Saint Tikhon
PAT
Nicene / Post-Nicene Fathers XI
PAT

ISE: Writings of Tertullian & Origen
PHI
Ethics in the Sanctuary
PHI

Bioethics
PHI
Ethics on Call
PHI

Patristic Ethics: Wholeness
PAT
ISE: Open Essay
PHI

ISE: Open Essay on Ethics
PHI
Nicene & Post-Nicene Fathers
THE

Scientific Examination Orthodox Calendar
THE
Toward Transfigured Life
PHI

Jerome, Chrysostom & Friends
THE
Christian Ethics
PHI

Eternal Mysteries Beyond Grave
PHI
Cosmic Man: Divine Presence
PHI

Graduation Project
PRO

Admission to this program requires that the applicant hold a recognized doctorate in Ministry, Counseling, Canon Law, or Chiropathy, unless waived based on meritorious academic achievements. This process is the equivalent of a "Doctor of Philosophy" at SMSC. It is the highest degree awarded by SMSC and can be used in teaching within the Commission on Religious Counseling & Healing, Syro-Russian Department of Education, the Syro-Russian Archdiocese, and the Canon Law Society of the Metropolia. Those interested should write SMSC for current tuition on this degree process.




Doctor of Social Ministry
Course Title
Subject
           
Course Title
Subject
ISE: Gangs and Youth Subcultures
SOC

ISE: Urban Social Concerns
SOC
ISE: Open Essay
SOC

ISE: Contemporary Social Issues
SOC
ISE: Open Essay
SOC

ISE: Open Essay
PSY
ISE: Critique of Legal System
SOC

ISE: Social Injustice in America
SOC
American Law: An Intro
SOC

ISE: Racism, Bigotry and Hate Crimes
SOC
ISE: Open Essay (Social Behavior)
SOC

ISE: Psychology of Criminal Actions
SOC
ISE: Religion in Society
SOC

Supreme Court and The Church
CLS
ISE: Ethnicity and Minorities
SOC

ISE: Social Behavior
SOC
ISE: Anthropology Study
SOC

Christian Ethics
PHI
Hospital Ministry
MIN

Pastoral Psychology
PSY
ISE: Dysfunctional Families
PSY

ISE: Domestic Violence
SOC
Wholeness of Faith & Life
PHI

ISE: Open Essay
SOC
Orthodox Christian Beliefs
REL

Graduation Project - Dissertation
PRO

Applicants must possess a graduate degree in General Counseling, Social Studies, Religion, Theology, Divinity, Canon Law, or other related discipline, or must complete a licentiate program related to the discipline prior to admission. There is an emphasis available to those interested in Social Service Ministry in Theocentric Holistic Healing. Those who wish to enter the Healing Concentration must have an undergraduate degree and licentiate in Chiropathy. Students are required to complete a certain amount of study in courses related to Counseling/Psychology, Social Studies, and Theology, unless waived, prior to admission.