In Diocese Applications
Prospective Iona School priest and deacon students must attend a Discovery Retreat and submit an Application for Holy Orders to the Commission on Ministry Office before the diocesan discernment process can begin. An application packet can be requested through Ana C. Gonzales, Assistant to Commission on Ministry, [email protected].
Prospective Iona School students who wish to receive a certificate in a Lay Track must submit an application directly to the Iona School for Ministry Administrator, Laura McAlister. Acceptance to the Iona School is contingent upon the approval of the Dean for Diaconal and Lay Formation, and the Executive for Ministry. Contact Laura for more information or call the Austin Diocesan office at 512-478-0580.
Out of Diocese Applications
Iona School only accepts Iona School only accepts out-of-Diocese applicants in clergy tracks who have completed the prescribed discernment process and have met the requirements set by their home diocese. A letter of recommendation stating such from the Diocesan Bishop or Canon to the Ordinary must be written to the Rt. Rev. Andy Doyle. The letter can be either mailed or emailed to the Administrator of Iona School along with a current resume and spiritual biography. Letters can be mailed to:
Laura McAlister
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
The Iona School for Ministry
510 Rathervue Place
Austin, TX 78705
Acceptance is contingent on the approval of the Executive for Ministry for the Diocese of Texas and availability of spaces in the class. Once approved, a letter of acceptance along with a registration packet is mailed directly to the student.
Laura McAlister
Episcopal Diocese of Texas
The Iona School for Ministry
510 Rathervue Place
Austin, TX 78705
Acceptance is contingent on the approval of the Executive for Ministry for the Diocese of Texas and availability of spaces in the class. Once approved, a letter of acceptance along with a registration packet is mailed directly to the student.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition covers the cost of overnight, double occupancy accommodations for two nights at Camp Allen, six meals and snacks for the weekend, instructor stipends, liturgical supplies and more.
Priest & Deacon
Annual tuition for in-diocese students pursuing ordination is $3,000. The Diocese of Texas subsidizes a large percentage of the cost of training for in-diocese students.
Lay Ministry
Tuition for the three lay formation tracks is:
Annual tuition for in-diocese students pursuing ordination is $3,000. The Diocese of Texas subsidizes a large percentage of the cost of training for in-diocese students.
Lay Ministry
Tuition for the three lay formation tracks is:
- Lay Preacher Track, $3,000 total (1 year)
- Missional Developer Track, $3,000 total (1 year).
- Worship Leader Track, $3,000 total (1 year).
Annual tuition for all of out-of-diocese students is $4,200.
Some additional fees not covered by tuition include:
Text books
Supplies
Vestments
Travel expenses
Single room up-charge (optional)
Graduation fee (graduating seniors only)
Logo embroidered apparel (optional)
Text books
Supplies
Vestments
Travel expenses
Single room up-charge (optional)
Graduation fee (graduating seniors only)
Logo embroidered apparel (optional)
The Diocese of Texas believes that financial issues alone should not be a deterrent to pursuing a call to ministry. Should a student have any questions or concerns about the tuition schedule or need assistance financially, call the School Administrator, Laura McAlister, at 512-478-0580. All inquiries are confidential. However, Iona School does require that the student pay something toward the cost of their education no matter how small.
EDOT Ordination Process
For more on the ordination process, click the links below.