Reformed Episcopal Seminary
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The Reformed Episcopal Seminary was founded in 1887 in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with support from a trust created by Harriet Benson in 1886. The seminary offers a Master of Divinity
(MDiv) program as well as programs leading to certificates in a variety of theological fields. A diploma program is available for a limited number of students without an undergraduate degree. The Seminary also offers a Licentiate in Diaconal Ministry Program and a Deaconess Program.
Mission Statement - "Our mission at Reformed Episcopal Seminary is to prepare men for the Gospel
Ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church
, to provide a thoroughly biblical
education useful for broader Christian
Service, and to offer our educational benefits and spiritual blessings to fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church."
The seminary describes itself as:
Reformed Episcopal Seminary is an official candidate for accreditation with the Association of Theological Schools and have submitted their completed Self-Study report.
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
(MDiv) program as well as programs leading to certificates in a variety of theological fields. A diploma program is available for a limited number of students without an undergraduate degree. The Seminary also offers a Licentiate in Diaconal Ministry Program and a Deaconess Program.
Mission Statement - "Our mission at Reformed Episcopal Seminary is to prepare men for the Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
Ministry in the Reformed Episcopal Church
Reformed Episcopal Church
The Reformed Episcopal Church is an Anglican church in the United States and Canada and a founding member of the Anglican Church in North America...
, to provide a thoroughly biblical
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
education useful for broader Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
Service, and to offer our educational benefits and spiritual blessings to fellow Christians of other branches of Christ’s Church."
The seminary describes itself as:
- Evangelical - proclaiming Jesus Christ as SaviorRedeemer (Christianity)In Christian theology, Jesus is sometimes referred to as a Redeemer. This refers to the salvation he is believed to have accomplished, and is based on the metaphor of redemption, or "buying back". Although the New Testament does not use the title "Redeemer", the word "redemption" is used in several...
and Lord and seeking to build up its students in faith and devotion;
- Catholic - affirming the faith of the apostles and of the early creeds, while also rejoicing with those everywhere who confess Christ Jesus as Lord;
- Protestant - holding to the Reformation doctrinesCalvinismCalvinism is a Protestant theological system and an approach to the Christian life...
of the primacy and sufficiency of ScriptureSola scripturaSola scriptura is the doctrine that the Bible contains all knowledge necessary for salvation and holiness. Consequently, sola scriptura demands that only those doctrines are to be admitted or confessed that are found directly within or indirectly by using valid logical deduction or valid...
and justification by grace through faithSola fideSola fide , also historically known as the doctrine of justification by faith alone, is a Christian theological doctrine that distinguishes most Protestant denominations from Catholicism, Eastern Christianity, and some in the Restoration Movement.The doctrine of sola fide or "by faith alone"...
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- Ecumenical - welcoming students from a variety of church groups and backgrounds into a community of ministerial training;
- Episcopal - holding to the worship, doctrine, and order of the English ReformationEnglish ReformationThe English Reformation was the series of events in 16th-century England by which the Church of England broke away from the authority of the Pope and the Roman Catholic Church....
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Reformed Episcopal Seminary is an official candidate for accreditation with the Association of Theological Schools and have submitted their completed Self-Study report.