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Saint Thomas Old Catholic Theological Seminary (STOCTS) was founded to train men and women for the Priesthood and Christian Ministry. Instruction is offered primarily though online coursework. Our faculty advisors assist each student on an individual basis to become more academically creative and spiritually committed to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

STOCTS is committed to maintaining quality Bible centered education and an affordable fee structure. No one should be denied their call to service the Lord in ministry due to lack of funds.

Statement of Faith
Is the Nicene Creed of the historic early church

Statement of Purpose

Saint Thomas Old Catholic Theological Seminary is a private, inter-denominational, Christian Seminary established:
  1. To enhance the creative educational experience of men and women called to serve in Christian ministry.
  2. To offer students an affordable, quality, independent study, and research, adapted to the individual needs and interests of the student.
  3. To encourage personal Christian growth, Scripture study and practical service and worship in a local community.
  4. To prepare students (seminarians) to become ordained clergy.

Authorized

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 Although students complete studies online, courses are also offered at our Florida Campus and Louisville Campus.  Holy Orders are conferred in person, by the "laying on of hands" in Florida, Louisville and at various locations around the world.

We offer a "Fast Track" educational package for new clergy in consideration of past experience, age and education.

Authorization: Saint Thomas Old Catholic Theological Seminary and Agape Seminary of Louisville are authorized to operate by the State Commission for Independent Colleges of the State of Florida as set forth in Chapter 1005.06(1)(f) Florida Statutes and Rule 6E-5.001, Florida Administrative Code. We are a private, non-profit non-denominational institution and do NOT confer secular academic degrees, but are authorized to confer religious and theological degrees.

We DO NOT hold regional Academic accreditation. If you are seeking an academic degree for secular purpose, seek elsewhere. If you are seeking a valid ministerial degree in Theological Ministry please consider us. 
"Study to show yourself approved unto God," 2 Timothy 2:15

All denominations are welcome and we will work with your Ordaining authority to design a curriculum to meet your specific needs. Our Pastoral coursework should be helpful for counselors in private practice, who wish to grow through a doctorate degree, and who want to increase their counseling knowledge. Our Spiritual Direction coursework should be helpful for personal growth and enable ministers so called to provide Spiritual counseling in a christian environment.
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Non-Discrimination Policy

St. Thomas Old Catholic Seminary does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, ethnic origin, or physical limitations regarding admission and participation in all programs.  St. Thomas Old Catholic Seminary operates to prepare students in various religious disciplines for education, missionary or ministerial service. This is our only purpose.

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God Bless!
Chancellor of Seminaries: Most Reverend Maurice McCormick, Ed., D., D.D.
President of Seminaries: Right Reverend John Geinzer, MAEd, MDiv, DMin
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