Holy Trinity Orthodox School On-line

[Ken McRae]

A while back I contacted the St. Vladimir Orthodox Theological Seminary and asked them if they would consider starting a theological correspondence program online. They declined saying it was not possible. Today I was searching for some detailed texts online about the Toll-House tradition, and discovered that Holy Trinity Seminary is offering an Internet program almost identical to the one I had hoped SVOTS would consider offering. Many excellent theological works are available at the Holy Trinity Orthodox School website for free downloading! Just click the 'Textbooks' Icon:- >> http://www.holytrinitymission.org/index.php <<

[Father David Moser]

Holy Trinity Seminary does indeed have a correspondence course, but this is not it. The website you found was established by Bishop Alexander Mileant (+2005). Although the website still exists and is quite valuable for the library, the school is kind of "on hold" (due to Bishop Alexander's repose). I am certain that the status of the school is something that will be looked at in the near future by the Synod of Bishops.

However, if you are looking for a good quality online distance learning seminary program let me encourage you to look at the Pastoral School of the Midwest Diocese of ROCOR http://www.orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/ This school is just finishing its first full year and is quite rigorous.

Fr David

[Ken McRae]

Holy Trinity Seminary does indeed have a correspondence course, but this is not it.

Sincere thanks Fr. David for the correction and re-direction. "Quite rigorous" sounds good!! I have'nt checked the curriculum yet, but I'm wondering about language requirements? How much of the program, if any, involves language studies and which languages? Thanks.

[Father David Moser]

I'm wondering about language requirements? How much of the program, if any, involves language studies and which languages? Thanks.

At this juncture, the only language requirement is a demonstrated conversational ability in Russian (equivalent to a two year collegate level course) and the ability to read/sing Slavonic. Remember this is not a full blown seminary, but rather a pastoral school for the training of clergy who are unable to attend seminary (late vocations, etc) or for laymen who wish to know more.

Fr David

[Theopesta]

father david

please I do not how to find the cources of the www.orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/studentarea.html

many thanks

[Father David Moser]

Certain portions of the website are open only to members - perhaps what you are looking for is there. I would suggest writing to Fr Martin, the school administrator, to ask for information. But don't expect a reply soon, he will be at the 4th All Diaspora Sobor of ROCOR (as will I) this coming week.

Fr David Moser