EXTERNAL STUDIES

Dean, The Very Rev. Dr. Curtis I. Crenshaw

A number of Cranmer Theological House courses are available online, which can be completed externally from the seminary. Cranmer Theological House is committed to the classroom environment as the primary method of instruction, as required by the principle of formation. Cranmer Theological House also recognizes that, for various reasons, students enrolled in a degree program may need to complete some course work outside of the classroom environment.

DEGREE STUDENTS

Students who are enrolled in the M.A.R. program, completing the Th.M., or pursuing the Certificate in Anglican Studies may complete all courses via the External Studies program. M.Div. Students (only): The maximum amount of credit that may be obtained via either directed or external study may not exceed one-third (1/3) of the total number of credits needed to graduate.

NON-DEGREE STUDENTS

By providing several theological courses as External Studies options, Cranmer Theological House has made orthodox theological training available for laypersons on a wider scale. Individuals may also audit in-classroom courses.

COURSE CREDIT

Students taking an External Studies course for credit must complete the seminary’s application requirements (below) and be accepted as a Cranmer Theological House student. When a course is ordered, the student will get an email with a username and password to access the online courses. To be eligible for credit, courses must be completed within 90 days of the initial acceptance email.

COURSE AUDIT

Those who audit an External Studies course will not have direct access to the course professor but will be able to download all of the course materials.

TUITION AND FEES

The cost for External Studies courses is the same as that for classroom studies, whether for credit or to audit. (View Tuition Information)

ORDERING INFORMATION

Individual Students: complete the Application Requirements (below) which includes online application, downloadable reference letter and information how to complete the process.

Courses for Parish Use: To request a DVD for parish use, the Rector should send an email to Dean Crenshaw.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Application Requirements

  1. Complete the Online Application and submit it for review and approval.
  2. Request your official transcripts from all colleges/universities and ask them to send it to Cranmer House at admissions@cthexternalstudies.org.
  3. Request Reference Letters from:
    • one pastoral reference
    • one professional reference
    • one personal (non-relative) reference
  4. Download the Reference Letter online and send it to your references, once completed ask them to send them to admissions@cthexternalstudies.org.
  5. Send:
    • an autobiographical statement (this can be sent digitally to admissions@cthexternalstudies.org)
    • A non-refundable application fee of $50, mail to:
      Cranmer Theological House
      Theological Education in the Anglican Way
      Diocese of Mid-America of The Reformed Episcopal Church
      3600 FM 1488, Suite 120-232
      The Woodlands, Texas 77384
  6. A personal interview may also be required.

CRANMER THEOLOGICAL HOUSE ADMISSIONS

All application materials should be:
send via email admissions@cthexternalstudies.org or mail your documents to:

Cranmer Theological House
Theological Education in the Anglican Way
Diocese of Mid-America of The Reformed Episcopal Church
3600 FM 1488, Suite 120-232
The Woodlands, Texas 77384

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