Seminary Survey

1.) Should we create a standard format for all of our courses?a.Yes, this will simplify the process.b.No, originality and flexibility are better for learning.Undecided

---If by standard format you mean one in which the students are all bound by the same guidelines as to 1.) class participation 2.) format of required assignments, then yes I agree. However, concerning the curriculum the professor should have the freedom of delivery.2.) What instructional methods should we use for our classes?a.Live weekly instruction (Skype)b.Recorded video lecturec.Recorded audio lectured. Lecture notes---Once again, I think the professor should have the freedom of delivery, but having said that, I think we must consider the fact that we want a consistent curriculum that can be presented and re-presented to multiple students over time, and I think the only way to accomplish this is through recorded lectures that can be used repeatedly along with printed lecture notes.3.) What elements should be included in each course? Select all that you would use.a.Weekly tests --Quizzesb.Weekly reading assignmentsc.Term papers/written assignmentsd. Mid-term exam/Proctored final examf. Practicum (for certain courses) ---All of the above in my opinion. Each of these only further serve to familiarize a student with the subject being studied. After all we want intelligent students that are well versed in their Theology.4.) Should we use public domain books and other resources to keep down cost for students /teachers?a. yesb. Noc. On a course by course basis.---This should be evaluated on a course by course basis simply because some of the best teaching resources cannot be found for free online.5.) What percentage weight should be given to the different course elements? For example: tests, mid-term/final exam, papers, etc.? Please provide your thoughts below. ---In think this would be acceptable 1.) Tests 20% of final grade 2.) Mid Terms/Final Exam 50% of Final Grade and 3.) Writing Assignments [papers] 30% of final grade. However I am open to discussion.

6.) What should the grading scale be? For example: 60-69 =D, 70-79 =C, 80-89 =B, 90-100 =A.---This sounds fair enough to me.

7.) What courses that we currently offer do you feel need to be eliminated or combined with other courses?---I'm not sure I understand the Religious Philosophy course or Cooperative Education, but I think they could probably be eliminated. Moral Theology might need a bit of tweaking or possibly could be replaced by an Ethics course.

8.) What courses do you think we need to offer at the seminary that we currently do not offer? Would you be willing to help create these courses?---I think we should offer courses on Biblical Languages such as Hebrew, Greek some Aramaic and definitely a introduction to Liturgical Latin. I think we should also offer courses for our Deaconate as well as Sunday school teachers and maybe a short practicum for our Alter Servers/Accolytes. I will help create whatever courses I am qualified for.

9.) What courses would you be comfortable teaching?---I would be happy to teach any of the courses so long as I am given the proper amount of time to prepare, however I have experience teaching Church History and New Testament Studies as well as Hebrew and Greek.

10.) Should the seminary use a Term system and standardize course lengths?a.Yesb.Noc.Undecided

11.) How many weeks and how many terms should an academic year contain?a.4 Terms per year, 10 weeks longb. 3 Terms per year, 12 weeks longc. I am not in favor of the term system at this time.d.Undecided

12.) When should professors be available to students? For example: only by e-mail with a 24-48 response time for non-urgent questions or by phone in case of something urgent?---By email with a 24-48 hr. Response time.

13.) Should we allow other jurisdictions to attend the seminary? Please answer yes or no and explain your reasoning.---Of course. Christ didn't hinder anyone from being exposed to his teachings and if we are to teach His truths, we shouldn't either.

14.) What degree programs should we offer? Also should those applying for a Bachelors degree be required to at least have an Associates degree?---How about Associates Degree for the Deaconate, Bachelor 's and Master's Degrees for the Vocation of Priest. But I'm open to discussion.

15.) What should our admission standards be? For example: high school diploma, a minimum GPA, have to speak English, etc.---At least a high school diploma or GED. Must Understand English or at least have the means to secure a qualified interpreter.

16.) Should we try to develop Spanish versions of our courses?a.Yes b.No c.Maybe in the future d.undecided

17.) How should we communicate our progressive with each other? For example: monthly conference call, e-mail reports, etc.?---Monthly Conference calls as well as reports. Also a yearly meeting (synod) would be nice.

18.) Should we charge tuition? How much tuition do you think we should charge per program?---Maybe a small registration fee, but I wouldn't charge tuition unless it was on a free-will basis. I would hate to see anyone swayed from their calling simply because they couldn't afford proper instruction.

19.) If the seminary starts charging tuition how would you like to be compensated for your time and effort?---I would rather see any personal compensation donated to the furtherance of the Church, the Seminary and Her outreach.

20.) Please use the space below to ask any other questions you have or provide additional feedback.---Video lectures, practicums can be posted to YouTube for free. Furthermore a students practical exam could be videoed and posted as well with a written critique and phone call follow-up by the professor.