Curriculum - Diploma Candidates
First Year Courses
First Semester
101 History and Principles of the Orthodox Church (3 units)
102 The Russian Church (3 units)
103 Survey of Holy Scriptures – Old and New Testament (3 units)
Second Semester
104 The Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (3 units); prerequisite 102
105 The Mysteries of the Church (3 units)
106 Survey of the Fathers (3 units)
Summer
Summer Residence Program (SRP) at Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville, NY — Church Slavonic & Liturgics. (No-credit) (Required for candidates for ordination only)
Second Year Courses
First Semester
107 Orthodox Apologetics (3 units)
108 Dogmatic Theology (3 units)
109 Survey of Canon Law (3 units)
Second Semester
110 The Church and the Pastor (3 units)
T Thesis (6 units)
PC Pastor's Certification that the candidate has actively participated and assisted in all aspects of parish life, including both the social and liturgical life of the parish community. (Required for candidates for ordination only) (No units)
Summer
Final oral examination and graduation.
Grading
SIGNIFICANCE |
SCORE |
LETTER GRADE |
GRADE POINT |
---|---|---|---|
Superior | 97-100 | H (Honors) | 4.0 |
Excellent | 90-96 | A | 4.0 |
Very Good | 87-89 | A- | 3.7 |
Good | 80-86 | B | 3.0 |
Above Average | 77-79 | B- | 2.7 |
Passing | 70-76 | C | 2.0 |
Below Average | 67-69 | C- | 1.7 |
Poor | 60-66 | D | 1.0 |
Failing | Below 60 | F | 0.0 |
Pass | Assigned Passing | Assigned Passing | Not included in GPA |
Fail | Assigned Fail | Assigned Fail | Not included in GPA |