Theology School

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="043d05a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>American Pantheist Society</B></FONT><B>    </B><B> |     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="American Pantheist Society"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id77.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="University Application"><U>University Application</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id78.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Faculty"><U>Faculty</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id51.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Educational Links"><U>Educational Links</U></A>   |   <B>Theology School</B>   |   <A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Business School"><U>Business School</U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFCC66" TEXT="#080000" background="044d2123.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <I>Theology School</I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Kirkland University -</B><B> Seminary</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Theology Degree Programs</B>:</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Seminary Degrees Offered</B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>:</B></FONT></div> <div> Associate, Bachelor, Master or Doctor of Divinity or Theology.  PHD may be elected in lieu of ThD.</div> <div> Masters of Business Administration  -   Church Administration</div> <div> Masters of Business Administration  -   Non-profit Administration</div> <div> Masters of Business Administration  -   Executive Life Coaching<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Dual Degrees:</B></div> <div> A qualified candidate may elect to enter the Master of Theology /Juris Doctor Dual Degree Program. </div> <div> Refer to <U>Kirkland University - Seminary School of Law</U> @</div> <bR> <div> <B>Titles:</B></div> <div> <B>Doctor of Divinity or Religious Counseling</B> is the title to choose if you are a seeking to become a religious counselor, teacher, or leader of your own congregation. </div> <bR> <div> <B>D.Div is written at the </B><I><B>end</B></I><B> of your name.</B></div> <div> For Example:</div> <div> Rev. Jane Allen, D.Div. </div> <div> or Jane Allen, D.Div<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >.</FONT></div> <div> <B>Dr. or Rev. Dr. may be written at the </B><I><B>front</B></I><B> of your name.</B></div> <div> For Example:</div> <div> Rev. Dr. Jane Allen or Dr. Jane Allen</div> <bR> <div> <B>Doctor of Theology or Religious Philosophy</B>, (Th.D.or Ph.D.), is for the scholar-seeker, a lover of the written word, ancient scripture, lore, symbols, alphabets, and languages.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Th.D. or D.The. is written at the </B><I><B>end</B></I><B> of your name.</B> </div> <div> For example: </div> <div> Rev. Samuel Allen, Th.D.</div> <div> or Samuel Allen, D.The.</div> <div> <B>Dr. or Rev. Dr. may be written at the </B><I><B>front</B></I><B> of your name. </B></div> <div> For example: </div> <div> Rev. Dr. Samuel Allen or Dr. Samuel Allen. </div> <div>  </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Prepaid Fees:</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Registration fees -  </B>$ 50 Associate;  $100 Bachelor;  $200  Master; $  400 Doctor - PHD or DtH. </div> <div> <B>Exam fees              -  </B>$200 Associate; $400 Bachelor;  $500  Master; $1000 Doctor - PHD or DtH. </div> <bR> <div> D<FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#CC0000" FACE="Arial" >iploma and/or certificate fees are extra charges.</FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Church and Non-Profit Business Administration:</B></div> <div> The purpose of the Church, Non-Profit Business Administration and Executive Life Coaching specializations is to prepare students spiritually, academically, and professionally for leadership roles in the 21st century.</div> <bR> <div> Upon completion of this program students should be able to:</div> <div> 1. Provide leadership in the development and administration of the business programs of a local church or non-profit organization.</div> <div> 2. Demonstrate proficiency in accounting procedures, including the preparation of a church or non-profit budget and various financial reports of the church.</div> <div> 3. Fulfill the major role of church business administrator, including knowledge of human resource philosophies and policies related to planning and staffing, training and development, labor relations, understanding and managing people, financial compensation, and assessment.</div> <div> 4. Demonstrate understanding of the law as it applies to the church, non-profit organization and staff.</div> <div> 5. Understand the dynamics and expertise required to provide professional level assistance to individuals seeking mentoring and guidance in their personal and professional lives.</div> <bR> <div>                    </div> <div> <B>Dual Degrees Program:</B></div> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >Our Schools of Law  and Theological have established a dual degree program leading to the Master of Theology and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degrees.  JD is a non-bar degree program. </FONT><U>JD</U> <U>Graduates will not be eligible</U><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > to take US State bar examinations.  </FONT></div> <bR> <div> In Pantheism tradition the contact is very close between justice, law, and the ministry. The practice of ministry is frequently intertwined with the administration of law.   Law students, lawyers, theology students and ministers need to learn about the interplay of law, religion, and society.  Examples of these would be in the areas of litigation relating to allegations of clerical sexual misconduct with minors; mergers and joint ventures involving religious schools and health care institutions; immigration aspects of foreign religious workers; will, estates and bequests involving ecclesiastical goods and church offerings; incorporation and tax-exempt status of religious organizations; the protection of human rights; and, of course, marriage and family law, especially divorces and annulments.</div> <bR> <div> Graduates of the program are expected to serve in a wide array of tasks for religious institutions as client counselors, members of church boards and agencies, and ministries of various kinds. The program also prepares graduates to work in a variety of religiously-based settings dealing with church administration and governance matters, public policy involving complicated ethical and social issues, or church foundations helping individuals understand the complexities surrounding planned giving.</div> <bR> <div> Due to the nature of the professional requirements of law and ministry, neither the School of Law nor the Seminary can surrender any of their required courses. However, the dual program allows for the completion of both degrees by permitting work done in one institution to count for credit in the other institution. </div> <bR> <div> The School of Law may award elective credits for some Seminary courses and the Seminary may award elective credits for courses taken at the School of Law. Students in the combined degree program complete both degrees with a substantial reduction in total credit hours.  The School of Law encourages all of its students to explore a broad range of legal areas, believing that a broad legal background can be an invaluable asset in all future careers. </div> <bR> <div> Admission into the program is determined by each school separately; admission into one school does not guarantee admission to the other.  Students must complete the requirements for both degrees before either degree is awarded.</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>