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The Very Rev. Dr Alexander Rentel, Director of the M.Div. program The Master of Divinity (HEGIS 2301) may be described in the most general terms as a graduate professional degree whose purpose is preparation for the ministries of the Church. At St. Vladimir's the degree program is designed chiefly for...

All forms of the thesis at St. Vladimir’s Seminary, including the D.Min. final project, are intended to lead students into the deep exploration of some new areas of learning not normally covered in the core curriculum.

The Trustees, Faculty, and Students of St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary request the honor of your presence at the Commencement of the Class of 2025 on May 17, 2025 Commencement Program 2025 Archived copies of the Commencement Program, from May 2008, also are available online.

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The information in the Academic Catalog is accurate and current—to the extent possible—as of August 15. The seminary reserves the right to change the academic calendar, programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. 2025-2026 Academic Catalog Archived...

Directory Information Student record information is confidential and private. In compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), St Vladimir’s Seminary does not release student record information without prior written consent of the student. The one exception is that the seminary may release "directory information" items without prior...

Class Attendance Guidelines for class attendance. Continuation for Thesis or Final Project Guidelines for Thesis or Final Project continuation. Course Workload Guidelines for assigning course work. Extension for Coursework Guidelines for course extensions. Release of Information Forms to request withholding of directory information or release of previously withheld directory information...

As part of its ongoing self-assessment, St Vladimir’s Seminary requires M.Div. senior students to submit portfolios of their work. Compiled from student essays, sermons, and fieldwork evaluations, these serve as cross-sections of the seminarian’s work and growth. Portfolios are reviewed by the Director of Institutional Assessment and evaluated by an...

Class attendance is essential for achieving course and program objectives. Absence or tardiness diminishes the effectiveness of courses and programs. Consequently, students are expected to attend all class sessions. Absence or persistent tardiness may result in the lowering of course grades or even mandatory withdrawal from a course, as noted...