Stanton Institute for Theology & Practice Class Registration 2025-2026
2025-2026 STANTON INSTITUTE CLASS REGISTRATION OPEN
DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES:
Through Friday, August 29, 2025. First day of classes is Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Spring Only Semester classes may register and pay through December 19, 2025.
CLASS CONFIRMATIONS AND PAYMENTS:
Classes will be confirmed on an ongoing basis, and student confirmations distributed. Payments may be made via check or through the online payment link which will be provided with the student confirmations. Non-refundable Registration Fee and Tuition must be paid in full by Saturday, September 20, 2025. If you need assistance in discussing financial arrangements for payment, please contact Erica Lasenyik, Stanton Institute Director at: elasenyik@edod.org
2025-2026 STANTON INSTITUTE CATALOG:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/account-media/14860/uploaded/2/0e20149299_1754610552_2025-2026-stanton-institute-catalog-final-080725.pdf
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Classes meet once a month on the third Saturday of each month, unless otherwise indicated.
Full Year Term: August 30, 2025 (fifth Saturday) - May 16, 2026
Spring Term: January 17, 2026 - May 16, 2026
SATURDAYS
9:00 am - Noon:
Church History - The Rev. Christopher Stephen
Evangelism (SPRING ONLY) - The Rev. Canon Carrie Headington
Introduction to Christian Ministry & The Book of Common Prayer - The Rev. Paul A. Nesta
Life in Christ - The Rev. Kate E. Smith
Sacramental Liturgy for Deacons - The Rev. Mark Hall
1:00 - 4:00 pm:
Ethics (SPRING ONLY) - The Rev. Canon Victor Lee Austin, PhD
Homiletics (SPRING ONLY) - The Rev. Paul A. Nesta
Introduction to Spiritual Direction as a Vocation - The Rev. Kate E. Smith
New Testament - The Rt. Rev. James M. Stanton
Pastoral Ministry - Instructor to be Announced
History, Role and Meaning of the Diaconate - The Rev. Mark Hall
1:00 - 4:15 pm:
Introduction to Christian Theology - The Rev. Andrew Grosso, PhD
4:00 - 7:00 pm:
Old Testament - The Rt. Rev. James M. Stanton
TIME TO BE DETERMINED - FIRST MEETING ON AUGUST 23 AT 10:00am - 12:00pm
Spiritual Direction Practicum - The Rev. Kate E. Smith
NOTE: Group will decide meetings dates for rest of the year together at the first meeting.
FEES:
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $35.00
Tuition - for Credit:
Full Year Term - $400.00 per class
Half Year Term - $200.00 per class
Tuition - for Audit:
Full Year Term - $300.00 per class
Half Year Term - $150.00 per class
