The Seminary of the Christian Community in North America

The training toward priesthood is a three-year program. Two years of course work is followed in the third year by internships in congregations, hospitals or other social institutions, here or abroad. The final semester prepares candidates for ordination. Acceptance into each semester is based on conversation and evaluation of the student together with the seminary leadership. There is no grading system, but after each semester both the student and the seminary leadership decide whether the student should continue with the training. Study at the seminary is no guarantee of acceptance into the ordination semester.

The first year can be taken as a Foundation year, an introduction into Anthroposophy and the task and work of The Christian Community, Movement for Religious Renewal. Students with a variety of educational, career and spiritual backgrounds are welcome. Some acquaintance with The Christian Community or Anthroposophy is expected. In most cases, applicants over the age of 28 are expected to have a college degree or vocational training.

Enrolling at the seminary does not require years of life experience or advanced maturity. Studies may lead young people through ordination into the calling of priesthood or may help them on their way to another important task in life. The vocation of the priest expresses in a concentrated way what is the innate potential of every human being. Therefore, anyone can benefit from studying at the seminary for however brief a time.

TO APPLY:

SEMINARY IN NORTH AMERICA

IN CANADA
901 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, Ontario
L6A 1S2
CANADA

IN THE UNITED STATES
7 Carmen Court
Chestnut Ridge, NY 10977
U.S.A.

Tel: 845-356-0972
Email: info@christiancommunityseminary.org
Website: http://www.christiancommunityseminary.org/