Course
Descriptions
Course
descriptions are divided into subject matter, e.g., Biblical
Studies (BIB) or Philosophy (PHI). Textbooks for all courses are
purchased through SMSC, except those used in the Independent Study
Electives (ISE) that the student selects from among their own
library, a public library, or local bookstore (see notice under ISE
Heading).
Practica
are required in some programs. In such cases the student is
required to practice what they have learned with others who are known
to them.
A student’s
practicum occurs under the approval and guidance of the student’s
Faculty
Advisor. They
should instruct the person(s) on what it is they will
be doing and obtain an informed consent form from the person with whom
they will be offering their service. The student should also
advise them that after the practicum is
completed they are to submit a testimonial verifying the treatment, and
giving an appraisal of the therapy. It must also give an account
of
the student's ability to practice the modality competently. In some counselling and
psychotherapy programs, students may perform
their practicum as an internship in a community-based church, clinic,
hospital
or agency. Their Faculty Advisor will consult with
the
student’s on-site supervisor in relation to the his/her learning goals
and progress.
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BBS - BIBLICAL STUDIES
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CLS - CANON LAW STUDIES
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GEN - GENERAL STUDIES
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HER - HERBAL STUDIES, BIBLICAL
& OTHER
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HIS - HISTORY, CHURCH & OTHER
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ISE - INDEPENDENT STUDY
ELECTIVES-ESSAYS
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LIT - LITURGY/LITURGICAL THEOLOGY
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MIN - MINISTRY &
PASTORAL CARE
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NAT - NATURAL WELLNESS STUDIES
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PAT - PATRISTICS
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PHI - PHILOSOPHY & ETHICS
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PSY - PSYCHOLOGY-PASTORAL
COUNSELING
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REL - RELIGION
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SOC - SOCIAL MINISTRY-SOCIOLOGY
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THE - THEOLOGY
INDIVIDUAL
COURSES AND CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
SMSC
offers individual courses and certificate programs to those who
simply want to enhance their knowledge in a certain area. These
courses can be taken for credit or taken without credit. One can
also request any textbook.
Certificate
and Continuing Education Units
SMSC
offers several certificate courses and annual CEU programs in various
studies. Some require the completion of one text and receive a basic
completion certificate in that study, while others require the
completion of two or more. Those interested should request current
listings from SMSC. The school also allows those interested a chance
to design a specific study program or concentration in a degree
process, e.g., Alternative Christian Studies, Judaic Studies,
Non-Christian Religions, Studies in Mysticism, Studies in Egyptology,
or any other discipline that can be considered for approval.
Seminary
Process
SMSC,
being a distance education institution, does not have a resident
training program for all students, but those who are eligible can
request resident study at the monestary. Those in distance
education degree
processes are also required to attend certain practical
experiences. All
applicants must submit the required documents as approved by the
Archdiocese, and sign a Statement of Policy Acceptance.
Foreign seminarians must deposit their visa and passport with the
Seminary until they are ready to return to their country of origin.
Foreign
seminarians must do the following before being admitted:
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Send copy
of Passport and R-Visa.
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Send return
ticket from U.S.A. to be placed in their file as proof it was obtained.
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Send the
required dowry of US$1,500.
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Send proof
they can purchase the required vestments and articles required in the
seminary process
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