Fr Sergius Halvorsen, Director of the D.Min. Program The Doctor of Ministry degree at St. Vladimir's Seminary enhances the practice of ministry for ordained and lay ministers in the Orthodox Church. The program integrates enhanced competencies in pastoral analysis with skills necessary to lead students to an advanced understanding of...

The work of pastoral ministry is a joy, but it’s also demanding. We’ve created Rivers of Wisdom to nourish and encourage you, the pastor. You’ll hear guidance from experts in their fields and receive practical tips you can use, today. Watch our latest video, “Breaking through Preacher’s Block: Five steps...

Author: Fr. Theophan Whitfield The Doctor of Ministry Program at St Vladimir’s Seminary: Four Things I’ve Learned (So Far) The pastor and the triage nurse have much in common. Both spend significant time assigning priority among hard cases. In the parish and in the emergency room, the need for urgent...

Academic Portfolio In order to apply to the D.Min. program without an M.Div., prospective applicants must first submit their academic portfolio to the director of admissions for an M.Div. Equivalency Evaluation. Important Note: The meeting of M.Div. equivalency does not result in the conferral of the M.Div. degree; its sole...

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St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary provides on-campus housing for students enrolled in full-time residential programs and offers limited accommodations for students enrolled in hybrid courses during their one-week onsite sessions.

Board Members Fr Michael Ellias (AOCANA, SVOTS, '85), President Protinica Michelle Jannakos (OCA, SVOTS '83), Secretary Khouriya Leslee Abud (AOCANA, SVOTS '83) Very Rev. Stevo Rocknage (Serbian Orthodox Church, SVOTS, '88) Mariam Ceena Varghese (MOSC, SVOTS '09; '10) Very Rev. Anthony G. Yazge (AOCANA, SVOTS, '88) Seminary Liaison Zachariah Mandell...

Thank you for your willingness to become a partner in St. Vladimir’s mission! For almost 80 years, St. Vladimir's Seminary has been forming and educating leaders for ministry. We have deep roots in American soil but our branches spread far and wide with an international student body. As a nonprofit...