Course Requirements
The following is a description of the areas of competence that SATS feels each student should cover in the course of their preparation as they earn the SATS Certificate of Ministry. How these areas of competence are demonstrated and accomplished is left to the candidate and the mentor.
Scripture refers to a working knowledge of the Bible and Bible study methods/resources.
Theology refers to a working knowledge of theological studies, both historical and contemporary, with the ability to articulate and discuss his/her own theology.
Church History refers to a working knowledge of the major events, themes, controversies and theological issues in the history of the Christian Church.
Ethics refers to a working knowledge of ethics and the religious issues involved, to have responses to the issues, and to have a practical understanding of the dynamics of social change.
Worship refers to a working knowledge of worship, preaching, and includes experience in conducting religious ceremonies, as well as the aesthetics of worship.
Pastoral Care refers to a working knowledge of visitation and general theories, techniques and issues related to pastoral counseling or the discernment to refer those in need to competent Christian counselors and other specialists.
Leadership refers to a working knowledge of such skills as working with committees and training, motivating, and sustaining volunteers, administration, management, group dynamics, and interpersonal communication skills.
World Religion refers to a working knowledge of other major world religions.
Internships are designed for those who do not have prior clergy experience of at least six months. Internships consist of a supervised internship of 40 hours that is approved by their mentor. Supervision is to be provided by an approved ordained minister that the student selects. All interns should gain a basic understanding for ministry in the areas of pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and worship and receive a recommendation from the internship supervisor.
Upon completion of the Student Initiated Research and an Internship (if required), the student shall write a Statement of Competency, which consists of an essay of their ministry preparation and experience, and submit it to the mentor. If approved, the mentor will then recommend that the student be awarded the SATS Certificate of Ministry. The mentor will offer guidance to the student throughout the process, which may take from three months to six months.
Request an Initial Inquiry Form from SATS.
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
GENERAL EDUCATION …….. . . . (36) Semester credit hours
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . (9)
EN 100 English Composition I (3)
EN 200 English Composition II (3)
EN 300 Public Speech (3)
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . (9)
HI 100 World Civilizations (3)
HI 200 World Cultures (3)
HI 300 World Sociology (3)
Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. . . . . . (3)
MA 200 General Math (3)
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . . (3)
SC 200 General Science (3)
General Education . . . . . . . .……. . .. . . (12)
GE 100 General Principles of Psychology (3)
GE 200 General Social Sciences (3)
GE 300 General Church Worship (3)
GE 400 General Teaching Methods (3)
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY. …. . …….. (39)
OT 100 Old Testament Survey (3)
OT 200 Old Testament Theology (3)
NT 100 New Testament Survey (3)
NT 200 New Testament Theology (3)
NT 300 Life of Christ (3)
NT 400 Book of Acts (3)
TH 100 Eschatology (3)
TH 200 Christology (3)
TH 300 Hermeneutics (3)
TH 150 Theology Survey (3)
TH 250 History of Theology (3)
TH 350 General Church History (3)
TH 450 Personal Evangelism (3)
TH 480 Spiritual Formation (3)
MINISTRY ………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18)
MN 100 Leadership (3)
MN 200 Pastoral Care (3)
MN 300 Principles of Biblical Exposition (3)
MN 400 Biblical Counseling (3)
MN 450 Principles of Church Administration (3)
MN 480 Celtic Christianity (3)
ELECTIVES AND COMPETENCY. . .. (27)
TOTAL HOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . (120)
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
TH 500 Introduction to Theological Research and Writing (3)
TH 520 Old Testament Theology (3)
TH 540 New Testament Theology (3)
TH 600 Systematic Theology (3)
TH 620 Hermeneutics (3)
TH 640 Apologetics (3)
TH 540 New Testament Intensive (3)
TH 600 Theology Intensive (3)
TH 640 World Religions (3)
TH 660 Christian Ethics and Values (3)
TH 680 Celtic Christian Studies (3)
TH 690 The Celtic Church (3)
TOTAL HOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . (36)
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
DOCTORATE PROGRAMS
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
THEOLOGY ………………………………… (12) Semester credit hours
TH 700 Theological Research and Writing (3)
TH 720 Theology of Ministry (3)
TH 800 Advanced Biblical Exposition (3)
TH 840 Celtic Christian Theology (3)
CONCENTRATION ……………………… (15) Select from the following groups
Administration/Leadership Studies
Advanced Leadership and Administration (3)
Leadership Development for the 21st Century (3)
Advanced Strategic Planning and Goal Setting (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Biblical Communication Studies
Contemporary Preaching (3)
Advanced Biblical Exposition (3)
Advanced Old Testament Exposition (3)
Advanced New Testament Exposition (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Biblical/Theological Studies
Biblical Foundations (3)
Apologetics (3)
Spiritual Formation (3)
Christian Ethics or Biblical Languages (3)
Creationism or Biblical Languages (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Great Commission Studies
Church Evangelism for the 21st Century (3)
Advanced Discipleship Methodologies (3)
Addressing Non-Christian Beliefs (3)
Missions Practicum (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Pastoral Care/Counseling
Advanced Biblical Counseling (3)
Advanced Principles of Family Counseling (3)
Biblical Counseling and the Law (3)
The Skilled Biblical Counselor (3)
Topical Studies (3)
MINISTRY PROJECT……………………... (3)
TOTAL HOURS ……………….………….. (30)
Scripture refers to a working knowledge of the Bible and Bible study methods/resources.
Theology refers to a working knowledge of theological studies, both historical and contemporary, with the ability to articulate and discuss his/her own theology.
Church History refers to a working knowledge of the major events, themes, controversies and theological issues in the history of the Christian Church.
Ethics refers to a working knowledge of ethics and the religious issues involved, to have responses to the issues, and to have a practical understanding of the dynamics of social change.
Worship refers to a working knowledge of worship, preaching, and includes experience in conducting religious ceremonies, as well as the aesthetics of worship.
Pastoral Care refers to a working knowledge of visitation and general theories, techniques and issues related to pastoral counseling or the discernment to refer those in need to competent Christian counselors and other specialists.
Leadership refers to a working knowledge of such skills as working with committees and training, motivating, and sustaining volunteers, administration, management, group dynamics, and interpersonal communication skills.
World Religion refers to a working knowledge of other major world religions.
Internships are designed for those who do not have prior clergy experience of at least six months. Internships consist of a supervised internship of 40 hours that is approved by their mentor. Supervision is to be provided by an approved ordained minister that the student selects. All interns should gain a basic understanding for ministry in the areas of pastoral care, teaching, leadership, and worship and receive a recommendation from the internship supervisor.
Upon completion of the Student Initiated Research and an Internship (if required), the student shall write a Statement of Competency, which consists of an essay of their ministry preparation and experience, and submit it to the mentor. If approved, the mentor will then recommend that the student be awarded the SATS Certificate of Ministry. The mentor will offer guidance to the student throughout the process, which may take from three months to six months.
Request an Initial Inquiry Form from SATS.
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAM
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
GENERAL EDUCATION …….. . . . (36) Semester credit hours
English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . (9)
EN 100 English Composition I (3)
EN 200 English Composition II (3)
EN 300 Public Speech (3)
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . (9)
HI 100 World Civilizations (3)
HI 200 World Cultures (3)
HI 300 World Sociology (3)
Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. . . . . . (3)
MA 200 General Math (3)
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. . . . . (3)
SC 200 General Science (3)
General Education . . . . . . . .……. . .. . . (12)
GE 100 General Principles of Psychology (3)
GE 200 General Social Sciences (3)
GE 300 General Church Worship (3)
GE 400 General Teaching Methods (3)
BIBLE AND THEOLOGY. …. . …….. (39)
OT 100 Old Testament Survey (3)
OT 200 Old Testament Theology (3)
NT 100 New Testament Survey (3)
NT 200 New Testament Theology (3)
NT 300 Life of Christ (3)
NT 400 Book of Acts (3)
TH 100 Eschatology (3)
TH 200 Christology (3)
TH 300 Hermeneutics (3)
TH 150 Theology Survey (3)
TH 250 History of Theology (3)
TH 350 General Church History (3)
TH 450 Personal Evangelism (3)
TH 480 Spiritual Formation (3)
MINISTRY ………….. . . . . . . . . . . . . . (18)
MN 100 Leadership (3)
MN 200 Pastoral Care (3)
MN 300 Principles of Biblical Exposition (3)
MN 400 Biblical Counseling (3)
MN 450 Principles of Church Administration (3)
MN 480 Celtic Christianity (3)
ELECTIVES AND COMPETENCY. . .. (27)
TOTAL HOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .…. . (120)
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMS
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
TH 500 Introduction to Theological Research and Writing (3)
TH 520 Old Testament Theology (3)
TH 540 New Testament Theology (3)
TH 600 Systematic Theology (3)
TH 620 Hermeneutics (3)
TH 640 Apologetics (3)
TH 540 New Testament Intensive (3)
TH 600 Theology Intensive (3)
TH 640 World Religions (3)
TH 660 Christian Ethics and Values (3)
TH 680 Celtic Christian Studies (3)
TH 690 The Celtic Church (3)
TOTAL HOURS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . (36)
ST. AIDAN’S THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
DOCTORATE PROGRAMS
Course credits may be earned through Student Initiated Research and/or ministry experience.
THEOLOGY ………………………………… (12) Semester credit hours
TH 700 Theological Research and Writing (3)
TH 720 Theology of Ministry (3)
TH 800 Advanced Biblical Exposition (3)
TH 840 Celtic Christian Theology (3)
CONCENTRATION ……………………… (15) Select from the following groups
Administration/Leadership Studies
Advanced Leadership and Administration (3)
Leadership Development for the 21st Century (3)
Advanced Strategic Planning and Goal Setting (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Biblical Communication Studies
Contemporary Preaching (3)
Advanced Biblical Exposition (3)
Advanced Old Testament Exposition (3)
Advanced New Testament Exposition (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Biblical/Theological Studies
Biblical Foundations (3)
Apologetics (3)
Spiritual Formation (3)
Christian Ethics or Biblical Languages (3)
Creationism or Biblical Languages (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Great Commission Studies
Church Evangelism for the 21st Century (3)
Advanced Discipleship Methodologies (3)
Addressing Non-Christian Beliefs (3)
Missions Practicum (3)
Topical Studies (3)
Pastoral Care/Counseling
Advanced Biblical Counseling (3)
Advanced Principles of Family Counseling (3)
Biblical Counseling and the Law (3)
The Skilled Biblical Counselor (3)
Topical Studies (3)
MINISTRY PROJECT……………………... (3)
TOTAL HOURS ……………….………….. (30)