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The Iona School for Ministry

curriculum

Academic Classes

Each student takes one 5-hour Academic class per weekend session. Students are provided a study guide one month prior to the session to begin preparing for the class. An exam is included in the curriculum of all Academic classes. Students will receive a letter grade for their exam that will then be notated on their individual transcripts. Transcripts will be sent to the student's sending Bishop at the end of each year for review.
Bible
History and Theology
Theology and Ethics
OT: Laying the Groundwork
History of the Early Church
Trinity, God and Creation
The Torah
Imperial Christianity
Christ and Humanity
Former Prophets & Historical Books
Medieval Christianity
Holy Spirit and ​Eschatology 
Latter Prophets
The Reformation
Church & Sacraments
The Writings
Pre-Reformation England
Contemporary Apologetics I
​Contexts & Mark
English Reformation
Narrative and Choices
Matthew & Luke-Acts
18th and 19th Century Church of England
Charity & Prudence
​Paul & "Deutero-Paul"
American Episcopal Church
The Other Cardinal Virtues
John & Johannine Letters 
Beyond Christendom 
Living Eschatologically​
Last Letters & Revelation
Introduction to Theology
Contemporary Apologetics II

Ministry Classes

The Academic curriculum is supplemented with specific classes pertaining to matters unique to those serving as priest, deacons, and lay leaders. Students in all three tracks attend most classes together. Fields of study include Theory and Practice of Ministry, Spirituality, and Liturgy. 
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
Addiction & Recovery Ministries
Burials
Preaching as a Lay Person
Clergy Vesture
Christian Formation
 Fieldwork Review / Spiritual Check-In
Cultural Competency
Christian Initiation
Pastoral Theology
Disciplinary Canons
Diakonia
Preaching Lab
Familiarity with the BCP
Fieldwork Review / Spiritual Check-In
Weddings
History & Theology of BCP
Healthy and Unhealthy Conflict
Liturgies of the Church Year
Holy Eucharist & Prayers of the People
Healthy Small Congregations
Role of the Lay Catechist
Homiletics
History & Theology of the Diaconate
Theological Reflection
​Listening as a Spiritual Discipline
Hospital Visits
Speaking of Vision
Introduction to Liturgical Theology
Leading as Steward
Music for Small Churches
Role of Worship Leader
Restorative Justice
Healing Ministries
Introduction to Lay Ministry and the Baptismal Covenant
​Hispanic Ministries
​Restorative Justice
Introduction to Pastoral Care
Leading Change
Homiletics
​​Introduction to Poverty
Liturgical Planning
Practicums
​Introduction to the Daily Office
Parish Administration
Leading Small Groups
Introduction to the Holy Eucharist
Responding to Conflict
Refugee and Immigration Ministries
Ministry of Worship Leader
Rite of Reconciliation
Hispanic Ministries
Missional Ministry
Weddings
Spirituality of the Ordained
Parish Polity
Preaching Lap
Rite of Christian Initiation
Rule of Life
Refugee and Immigration Ministries
Anglican Spirituality
Spiritual Autobiographies
Anglican Spirituality
The Church and Race in Texas
​Homiletics
End of Life
Engaging the Laos in Shared Ministry

Worship & Prayer

​Worship and prayer are an integral part of student life at the Iona School. Students officiate and preach at Morning Prayer and Evening Prayer. Compline is offered both evenings of the school session. Eucharist is celebrated Sunday morning with students for the priesthood responsible for planning the Sunday Eucharist, designing parts, creating and printing an order of service, arranging for the music, and presenting a homily. 
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