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Priests
working in The Christian Community receive
their training at The Christian Community's own seminaries.
Since the beginning of The Christian Community men and women
have entered the priesthood on an equal basis. Training
in another profession often precedes study at the seminary,
and as a rule, education beyond secondary level is required
for admission. A full training in the English language is
now available at our Chicago Seminary.
Besides
theology courses, the basic four year course of study touches
on the questions of natural science, social sciences, and
philosophy. In addition, artistic exercise in the fields
of speech, movement (eurythmy), music and the fine arts
is considered essential. Classroom work is offset by shared
tasks in daily life and in community internships.
Length
of study varies according to the individual's biography.
Life experience, maturity and a feeling for religious transformation
in one's destiny often carry more weight than years of academic
studies. The seminary leadership accompanies each student
with individual counseling and determines his or her aptitude,
progress, and possible changes in study. The leadership
of The Christian Community has the final decision on suitability
for ordination.
Conferences
that provide an orientation about the priestly vocation
are held regularly in North America and other parts of the
world. More information can be obtained from the Chicago Seminary's website at:
http://www.seminary-chicago.org/
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Saint
Christopher - by the Master from Messkirch (around 1530-1543)
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