The Western Rite Concentration is available to Certificate and MTS students and is designed specifically for students who are members of Western Rite Vicariate parishes, and particularly those who hope to serve in some ministerial or clerical capacity, as deemed appropriate and blessed by the Metropolitan. The Vicariate was established in 1958 by Patriarch ALEXANDER […]
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The Oriental Orthodox Concentration is specifically for students who are members of Coptic, Syriac, Armenian, Ethiopian, and Indian Orthodox churches. Students outside of these traditions should select the General Track or one of the other Concentrations. Courses Required for Oriental Orthodox Students The three courses specific to the Oriental Orthodox Concentration are listed below; all other courses
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The Church Music Concentration is available to students in the Certificate and MTS programs. The three Music Concentration courses focus on Byzantine Chant, and are listed in green below, with asterisks (*). All other courses are in common with the General Track curriculum: Courses Required for Church Music Concentration Below is the course sequence for Music concentration
As of fall 2025, Iconology replaces the previous Iconography concentration. The Iconology Concentration, available to students in both the Certificate and MTS programs, offers three courses that delve into the rich history, symbolism, and meaning of Orthodox Christian iconography, providing a solid base for anyone interested in pursuing hands-on iconography training in the future. An art background is not required;
The Youth Ministry Concentration is available to students in the Certificate and MTS programs. There are four courses specific to the Youth Ministry Concentration; all other courses are in common with the General Track curriculum. Courses Required for Youth Ministry Concentration Below is the course sequence for students entering the program in fall 2025. Courses specific to
The General Track is for students in the Certificate and Master of Theological Studies (MTS) programs who do not wish to pursue a specific area of Concentration. Students may also choose to take all the General Track courses, and pursue one of the Concentrations as well. This entails taking extra courses and is known as
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