The main campus of the Anglican Seminary of Virginia (ASV) is near Front Royal, Virginia, USA, and is located on the grounds of the home of the bishop. It is about one hour from Dulles Airport and Washington, D.C. And consists of twenty acres in the mountains of Virginia. Our goal is to prepare men to become Anglican deacons and priests. Additionally, our studies include preparing women to be religious workers and deaconesses. We seek to support women and men in their journey who are seeking vocations as brothers and nuns. We have two orders associated with our diocese and they are the Sisters of the Community of Compassion and the Order of St. Benedict. Our work to train men for ordination is a priority based upon serious needs and shortages.. The Anglican Seminary of Virginia is recognized worldwide and is a leader in education. The Anglican Church of Virginia and the Anglican Church International Communion approved our studies and course work. Graduates who are pursuing vocations as clergy are eligible for ordination upon successful completion of studies and approval of the Council on Holy Orders of the respective dioceses where students reside or plan to serve. ASV is a new institution of learning established in 2004 by the Bishop of Virginia and accredited by the Accreditation Council of the Anglican Church International Communion. The College of Bishops of the Anglican Church International Communion accredited ASV in June of 2007 at the Bishops' Synod in Jamestown, Virginia. The Anglican Seminary of Virginia has licensed bishops in Australia, Haiti, Columbia, India and the Philippines to offer its seminary educational program where many students are now preparing for ministry. Diplomas and certificates are granted to students who meet our standards and complete their studies at ASV. The educational learning system utilized by the ASV for the preparation of religious workers, ordained clergy, and deaconesses is a process called "reading for orders," or "cooperative education." Reading for orders has been employed in the Anglican Church for many centuries. It is an apprenticeship process and a very effective and practical way to learn. It includes theoretical material coupled with "hands on experience." With the advent of the worldwide Internet this makes "reading" or "cooperative education" a way seminarians and students may learn anywhere they live and learn in one of the most efficient and practical ways known to education. For additional reading and more detailed information contact the seminary. It is recommended that men studying for orders should have already earned a degree, or have two years of college preparation. Exceptions may be made and credit for life experience may be given to the older student as is traditional under the "old man's canon" or the "grey beard Rubric." There is a tuition fee which is explained in the Official Catalogue and may be ordered from the bishop's office. It costs $25.00 plus shipping. Email the Anglican Church of Virginia for a Seminary Catalogue, a listing of Diplomas, to ask questions about courses, course descriptions, as well as a description of the Seminary tuition and costs. Email Anglican Seminary of Virginia Areas of Study and Diplomas to be earned are: Bachelor of Religious Studies Bachelor of Arts Licentiate in Theology Master of Arts in Religious Studies Master of Divinity Doctorate of Ministry Doctorate of Divinity Doctorate of Theology Doctorate of Philosophy Certificate in Pastoral Counseling |
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| magisterium school serving the United States and Dioceses around the world. |
| "The Role of the Priest or Traditional Worship vs. Heresy and Witchcraft." Click and Read Abandonment of the historic role of the priest is the major reason we find the Church losing influence, membership dropping; people not looking to the Church for guidance and moral standards for living; and not finding comfort in the trying times in which we live. The Church of God must have a dedicated tough minded priest who loves Christ and is determined to bring the Sacraments and the "raw boned" Gospel of Jesus Christ to the people. When he steps to the Altar he must know it is Christ who brings the Power. In the pulpit the priest must be on fire for the Lord; unafraid of man but in awe and fear of God. It is the Souls of his congregation that are at risk and his own! His Cure shall and must be saved." +L. Johnson, Bishop |
| Our Seminary is NOT associated with nor allows other institutions in the United States to grant certificates or diplomas using our name. We have licensed Bishops in Colombia, India, Australia, the Philippines and Haiti to educate men for the priesthood as an extension of our work and using our educational formularies, but none in the USA. |
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