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COMPREHENSIVE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
The Institute for Christian Studies is a comprehensive Christian education course offered by the Diocese of Central Florida and members of All Saints' often take courses or teach at ICS.

The Institute for Christian Studies consists of two schools: The School of Continuing Education and the School of Diaconal Training.

The courses in the Institute are open to any person interested in the subject being presented. Courses in the School of Diaconal Training are open to Postulants for ordination to the diaconate, who have completed all of the courses in scriptural and religious studies in the School of Continuing Education.

ICS offers scriptural, religious, and special courses. Scriptural courses include courses on biblical criticism, and the Old and New Testaments. Religious courses include courses in church history, liturgy, the Book of Common Prayer, personal spirituality, the life of prayer, evangelism, and ethics. Special courses are offered as well, which prepare Lay Eucharistic Ministers, Lay Preachers and Lay Catechists for licensure, and others which relate to other areas of interest and ministry.

The ICS continues to grow, adding workshops and ministry days in the deaneries, Walking the Mourner's Path Ministry facilitator training, and a program designed to assist individuals who are seeking to hear and understand God's call in their lives.

Courses are varied, interesting, challenging and inspiring. The course material is designed so that courses are presented one course at a time; most courses can be completed on one Saturday. Courses are open to anyone who is interested in the subject being presented. The one-day format makes it possible for the student to take for credit, or to audit, any course in any sequence.

The ICS will gladly bring any of their normal courses to All Saints', Lakeland! All they need is at least 8-10 students. If you would like to have one of their courses at All Saints', Lakeland, contact Father Jenkins or Father Hensarling.

The ICS will gladly bring any of their normal courses to All Saints', Lakeland! All they need is at least 8-10 students. If you would like to have one of their courses at All Saints', Lakeland, contact Father Jenkins or Father Hensarling.

LOCATION
Most courses are held at the All Saints' Episcopal Church, 338 East Lyman Ave., Winter Park, FL.

TUITION AND FEES
Students taking courses for credit: $35.00 per Saturday
Students auditing courses: $25.00 per Saturday
Students taking special courses: $25.00 per Saturday

SCHEDULE
The class day begins with Holy Eucharist. There are scheduled breaks during the morning and afternoon, during which coffee is available, and there is a one hour lunch break. Most courses are one day courses, although a few courses are two day classes and will be offered on consecutive Saturdays.

GRADES
Formal grading of courses is on a Pass/Fail basis. Students who intend to take courses for credit and desire to receive a grade will be expected to demonstrate preparation prior to the class, participation in the class discussion, and the satisfactory completion of an assignment or project.

FROM THE DEAN'S DESK
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ!

Welcome to the Institute for Christian Studies! You are about to enter a wonderful world of opportunities for gaining knowledge and insight, friends and fellowship, a deepened faith in Our Lord, and an appreciation for the tradition of the Episcopal Church.

We are looking forward to an exciting year. Interest and enthusiasm for the school grows, amongst students, faculty, and prospective students. Increasing numbers of courses are offered, which provide great opportunities for expanding knowledge, awareness and skills in ministry.

The curriculum includes Scripture and Religious courses, as well as special ministry workshops, the Lay Eucharistic Ministry and Lay Preacher Training Programs. In conjunction with the Christian Education Commission, the Certificate Program in Christian Education will begin its second year. A new program, in conjunction with the Walking the Mourner's Path Ministry will train facilitators for this important work among the bereaved. A program in which anyone can find help in discerning a call to ministry (lay and ordained) is new this year.

You can learn all about these courses and programs at our web site by clicking here.

I invite you to contact us for our most recent catalog of courses and registration form. Then choose a course or two you would like to take, send in the registration form, and join us on the adventure that is ICS. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (407) 423-3567 ext. 335 or (800) 299-3567 ext. 335. We welcome your inquiries.

Any lay person can attend any of the courses listed in our catalog!

Won't you consider joining the ICS community this year?

In His Service,

Linda J. Brondsted Dean
 
Our Vision
Preparing the Body of Christ for ministry in the Church and to the World.
Our Mission
The mission of the Institute for Christian Studies is to provide adult Christian Education and training for interested lay persons, aspirants to the Vocational Diaconate, and clergy seeking continuing education.
Our Statement of Faith
We, the faculty and Board of Directors of the Institute for Christian Studies, "believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be the Word of God, and to contain all things necessary to salvation", and will "conform to the doctrine discipline and worship of the Episcopal Church." Declaration of Conformity, BCP pp.513, 526, 538.
Faculty
The Ven. Linda J. Brondsted, Dean
Ms. Winsome Latty, Institute Administrator


 
 

Contact Us

Phone:
863.688.4502
Fax:   863.603.4659
Email:   l.karr@ teamallsaints.org
Mail:   209 South Iowa Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801
Address:   202 South Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801