Seminary
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Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology
Is a ministry of El Shaddai Messianic Orthodox Catholic Church and it is an ecclesiastical institution established for the training of men for the Western Rite Orthodox Catholic Priesthood. Is an institution of learning established in 2008, and is accredited by the Accreditation Council of El Shaddai Messianic Orthodox Catholic Church. The College of Bishops of El Shaddai Messianic Orthodox Catholic Church approved Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology in January 2008 at the Synod in Minneola, Florida.
US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology, is not at this time accredited by a US Department of Education recognized accrediting agency. The school will qualify for accreditation over the next are enrolled in our programs will graduate with an accredited degree, it is important for prospective students to recognize that degrees earned (or coursework completed) at Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology prior to its regional or National accreditation may not be transferable to another Bible college or seminary program, nor may they be marketable in securing employment, outside of church ministry. several years. Although the ultimate objective is that students who
Many of our course descriptions closely match those of accredited Bible colleges and seminaries. Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology students will be well positioned to use portfolio equivalency to gain course credit and advanced standing at accredited colleges or seminaries that have a provision to grant portfolio based credit.
Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology programs are strictly designed for believers who desire to be equipped and trained for effective Western Rite Orthodox Christian ministry.
AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT DEGREES
Degree programs of study offered by Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology are exempt from the requirements for license under the provisions of the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (SBICU). Exemption from license is not based upon any assessment of program quality under established licensing standards. Every other Bible College or seminary in the State offering legitimate degrees operates under the same statute. In accordance with the provision of the Florida Department of Education General Statues Section 1005.06(1)(f), Gregorian Orthodox School of Theology offers the following degrees: Associate of Religious Studies, Bachelor of Religious Studies, Master of Religious Studies, and Doctor of Ministry.
Following is a list of preferRed seminaries to attend:
Western Rite Orthodox Seminaries
Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary
The Antiochian House of Studies
Orthodox Seminaries
St. Tikhon’s Orthodox Theological Seminary
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology
Patriarch Athenagoras Orthodox Institute of the Graduate Theological Union
St. Herman's Theological Seminary
Saint Athanasius Academy of Orthodox Theology
Holy Trinity Orthodox Seminary
St. Sava's Serbian Orthodox Seminary
St. Sophia Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary
Christ the Saviour Carpatho-Russian Seminary