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The School for Deacons Curriculum

Classes at The School for Deacons are tailored for working adults- classes meet 12 weekends during the year. Fall Semester classes meet August through December; Spring Semester classes meet January through May.

The successful completion of a three-year course of study leads to a bachelor's degree in Diaconal Studies (BDS). The School for Deacons is an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of California, and is authorized to grant a BDS by the Bureau of Private, Post-Secondary, and Vocational Education of the State of California under a religious exemption. Please note that The School for Deacons is not currently accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and does not participate in the Student Tuition Recovery Fund.

Students learn invaluable knowledge that prepares them for ministry through lecture, audio-visual methods, and home-study assignments. Students should expect to supplement every hour of in-class time with at least three hours of home study, which includes reading textbooks and preparing papers. Instructors consult together and attempt to integrate the various classes into a coherent whole.

BACHELOR OF DIACONAL STUDIES CURRICULUM
Suggested Outline of Full-Time Enrollment

YEAR ONE

Bible Studies I
Christian Mythos I
Enabling and Empowering Groups
Prayer Book Studies I
Liturgical Practicum I
Spiritual Formation I
Bible Studies II
Foundations of Social Ministry
Homiletics I
Introduction to Theological Reflection
Prayer Book Studies II
Spiritual Formation II
YEAR TWO

Bible Studies III
Introduction to Pastoral Care
Organizing for Social Change
Homiletics II
Field Education and Seminar I
Spiritual Formation III
Anglican Theology
Christian Mythos II
Counseling Skills
Liturgical Practicum II
Organizing for Social Change
Field Education and Seminar II
Spiritual Formation IV
YEAR THREE

Christian Education Christian Social Ethics
Social Ministry I
Romans and John
Liturgical Practicum III
Field Education and Seminar III
Spiritual Formation V
Romans and John
Social Ministry II
Deacon's Role in Liturgical Music
Field Education and Seminar IV
Senior Seminar
Spiritual Formation VI

Additional requirements include attendance of the annual school retreat. Between the 2nd and 3rd year, students may also enroll in a summer ministry intensive. Course descriptions are in the School Catalogue, which is available in hardcopy and download versions.