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Course
Catalog
CHM On-Line can help people
further their understanding of
mission and leadership in the
Church universal and help
equip them for the ministry in
their context. Our Directed
Studies Program (DSP)
allows people to begin,
continue, or complete their
education through on-line course
work. They will receive the
guidance of the CHM Executive
Director or Dean who will assist
them in choosing courses that
will best meet their own goals,
whether they are...
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Currently working
toward a degree from a
seminary
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Earning a certificate in a
specific area of study
through CHM
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Studying topics of personal
interest at their own pace
Certificate
Programs
For those who want particular
training, but cannot make a
commitment to on-campus study,
CHM offers certificates in
several areas of study. Each
certificate is earned by
successfully completing the
required units of courses
which include a practical
application component. The
certificate programs are
available to high school
graduates of all ages.
We want
to help you attain your goal! Courses
in our catalog are equivalent to
three units , meaning the
student is committing 6 hours a
week to their studies, write
roughly 30-50 pages for the course,
and read approximately 300 pages
(minimum). |
Cost
Tuition is $200
per course, plus costs for assigned
books. If the course or certificate
program is part of a partnership between
CHM and a church or a governing council
(presbytery, conference, synod, diocese), the
tuition may be lower.
Withdrawal Policy
Registration
with CHM is considered a contract
binding the student for the entire
semester. Many commitments of the School
are based upon the enrollment
anticipated at the beginning of the
semester.
If a student
wishes to withdraw from all of their
courses, this is considered a 'Complete
Withdrawal' from the program.
To
officially withdraw, students must
request a withdrawal from the Dean.
If after
counseling with the Dean the student
withdrawals within two weeks of course
commencement, ¾ of tuition will be
refunded. If a student fails to post
three times without reason or
communicating to the proctor, the
student will be expelled and tuition
will not be refunded.
Students after
counseling with the Dean, proctor, or
Executive Director, may withdraw from a
course and restart again within a year
without any tuition forfeiture.
Student Support
Students are
provided support electronically, by
phone, or if possible, in person.
Questions are usually addressed within
24 hours. Although the program is
administered on-line, the proctor also
serves as the 'e-community' moderator
and project manager. They will answer
questions, and as needed will include
replies to the students’ postings or
provide counsel.
Accreditation
CHM
values accountability and has sought out processes
to ensure that our educational practices
are acceptable, typically meaning that
we are competent to instruct third
parties, behave ethically, and employ
suitable quality assurance. CHM
has explored the quality standard
certification by the United States
Distance Learning Association for its
certificate programs (e.g. Spiritual
Direction: the
field of spiritual direction and
spiritual direction education do not
have an accrediting certification body
in the United States).
CHM also utilizes the best practices of
related programs with membership in theUnited
States Distance Learning Association and Spiritual
Directors International.
CHM desires to partner with
particular churches and religious
judicatories, as well as accredited
educational institutions and seminaries
that are members of the Association of
Theological Schools. Particular courses
and programs offered on CHM On-Line may
be eligible for credit at a partnering
seminary, as well as may be accredited
and under the oversight of a partnering
judicatories.
If a student desires to receive academic
or professional C.E.Us, before enrolling
in a particular CHM course or program,
the student is
responsible for contacting the crediting
body. CHM will work with the student and
academic or professional body, provide
any needed information, and CHM is open to adjusting particular courses
to meet the academic or professional
bodies requirements for the individual
student.
Entry
Requirements
Admission
is open to individuals, lay or ordained,
who are active members of a Christian
body which confesses the faith related
in the Apostle’s and Nicene Creeds. It
is expected the candidate will be a
self-motivated learner Admission to the
program is granted when the following
steps have been completed:
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A completed application submitted
on-line. If the course is part of a
partnering educational program,
earlier application is encouraged
because the size of a class is
limited and may be closed before the
deadline.
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A $50 application fee,
which will be applied to your
tuition if accepted.
(Checks need to be made out to
Celtic Hound Ministries. CHM also
takes credit cards through Paypal.
Question, Contact the Executive
Director.)
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A statement detailing educational
background, work experience,
Christian journey, involvement in
church and Christian service, and
interest in the program.
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Two letters of reference, one
pastoral and one personal.
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An interview with one of the
proctors. Upon receipt of
application you will be contacted
for an interview.
Application
will be considered fulfilled when the
Dean of the School receives: all of the
above.
Application Review
The Dean of the Iona School in
consultation with the CHM Executive
Director and proctors will review the
applicants who have submitted a complete
application by the due date and will
contact the applicants as to their
matriculation into the program. |
