ACADEMICS


“Understanding is the reward of faith. Therefore, seek not to understand that you may believe, but believe that you may understand.” 

St. Augustine of Hippo

FOUR CLASSICAL AREAS OF DIVINITY

Packer College programs are based on traditional, full seminary curriculum, with courses in the four classic areas of divinity: 

  • Holy Scripture 
  • Sacred Theology
  • Church History
  • Pastoral Studies

PREPARING FOR ORDINATION

Packer College is not an ordaining body, but the core curriculum consists of thirty courses and has been approved as meeting the requirements for Christian ordination and ministry in the Anglican Church of North America and the Anglican Network in Canada diocese.

STUDY FOR CREDIT OR AUDIT

All courses may b e taken for credit, or audited. All courses are comprised of at least 30 hours of class time. Semester courses follow a pattern of one three-hour class per week, while January/Summer courses compress class times into a shorter period by having several class days per week. 

CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

 Licentiate 
in Theology

 For individuals pursuing ordination to the priesthood to serve in a local parish or para-church ministry. 
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 Diploma in Christian Studies

For those who already have a theological degree and are seeking Anglican formation in preparation for ordination to the priesthood.
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 Certificate in
Christian Studies 

For those seeking ordination to the permanent diaconate.
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