Apostolic Academy of Theology

Apostolic Disciples of the Way is excited to introduce the Apostolic Academy of Theology.  A.A.T. is recognized and fully approved by the Apostolic Orthodox Church International. Those who complete the required curriculum will be awarded the prestigious Diploma of Theological Studies; also, upon the confirmation of The Apostolic Creed and testimony of biblical water and Spirit baptism, the graduate will be granted a ministerial license with the Apostolic Orthodox Church International.

The complete curriculum consists of seven subjects that the disciple will complete in the prescribed order but at his/her own pace. The cost for Apostolic Academy of Theology is simple, straightforward, and easy to pay: a one-time registration fee (included in the cost for the first course), price of textbooks, plus an examination fee for each subject.

Syllabus:

Prayer and Spiritual Life:  One textbook with syllabus, "The Way of Prayer" by Bishop Jerry Hayes. Cost: $25.00 (plus $85.00 registration fee, total of $110.00), includes S&H; description: 252 pages; monthly daily devotional consisting of five devotionals per day; "The Way of Prayer" will be worked through three times, thus, the course time is three months; a prayer journal will be kept. The prayer journal will be submitted as the course's examination; the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, is $160.00 (includes a one time $85.00 registration fee). 

Sacraments of the Faith: Two textbooks with  syllabus, cost - $37.00, includes S&H:  "Water Baptism" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 141 pages, Q&A, Saving Name, Letter to Amú, Canonicity of Matthew 28:19; "The Lord's Supper" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 137 pages, how the first-century church practiced the eucharist. The examination will be a 3,000-word essay on the two sacraments; no more than 200 words may be quoted from the textbooks (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbooks, is $87.00. 

Godhead Theology: One textbook with  syllabus, "Godhead Theology" by Bishop Jerry Hayes. Cost: $35.00, includes S&H; description: 614 pages; a comprehensive study on biblical Godhead theology; the book is written in five sections: history of the Godhead debate of the first 300 years of the Church's history, a line by line commentary of The Apostolic Creed, affirmation of the oneness of God (Modalism), answering objections to the faith, Scripture and subject indexes. The examination will be a 5,000-word essay on the book's material; no more than 500 words may be quoted from the textbook (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbook, is $85.00.

Eschatology:  Two Textbooks with  syllabus,  cost - $45.00, includes S&H: "The Apocalypse" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 343 pages, an introduction to the book of Revelation and commentary on the first three chapters - a study of the seven churches of Asia; "Letters To My Children On Apostolic Kingdom Theology" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 238 pages, a biblical view of the mission of the Lord's church and end-time events. The examination will be a 4,000-word essay on the subject matter of the two textbooks; no more than 300 words may be quoted from the textbooks (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbooks, is $95.00.

Ecclesiology:  Two Textbooks with  syllabus,  cost - $36.00, includes S&H: "The Apostolic Orthodox Church" by Mar David Ignatius, description - 177 pages, the importance of New Testament offices, apostolic succession, and church government; "Apostolic Succession of Metropolitan Archbishop Jerry L. Hayes" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 105 pages, a study is practical apostolic succession. The examination will be a 3,000-word essay on the subject matter of the two textbooks; no more than 200 words may be quoted from the textbooks (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbooks, is $86.00. 

Biblical Anthropology: One textbook with  syllabus, "Biblical Anthropology" by Bishop Jerry Hayes. Cost: $25.00, includes S&H; description: 220 pages; a comprehensive study on the Bible's revelation concerning the origin, nature, history, and destiny of mankind. The examination will be a 3,000-word essay on the book's material; no more than 200 words may be quoted from the textbook (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbook, is $75.00. 

Biblical Apologetics: Four textbooks with  syllabus.  cost - $80.00, includes S&H: "Apologia, A Defense of Christian Sacred Days" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 171 pages, a polemic in defense of Christian sacred days such as Sunday, Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas; "the Jesus Debate" by Bishop Jerry Hayes, description - 219 pages, a written debate between the Oneness and Arian Godhead views; "Hayes vs Mulbah Debate," description - 193 pages, a written debate between the Oneness and Trinitarian Godhead views; "Hayes vs Conn Debate, Modalism." description - 191 pages, a written debate on whether or not Modalism is the proper paradigm for Oneness theology. The examination will be a 5,000-word essay on the subject matter of the four textbooks — observations are to be made on how points are affirmed and denied by each disputant; no more than 500 words may be quoted from the textbooks (excluding Scripture quotes): the examination fee is $50.00 and is to be presented with the exam. The total cost for this course, including the textbooks, is $130.00. 

Quality:

The following quality guidelines will be followed for the essay exams (the prayer journal for the Prayer and Spiritual Life course is not included in these requirements):

1. No essay will be accepted that is less than the required words.

2. No essay will be accepted containing more than 300 words beyond the required number.

3. These are  graduate level courses; proficient writing is required. All papers must demonstrate proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation or they will not be graded.

4. All essays shall be free from plagiarism. Any quotes must be identified by quotation marks and the references listed either in the text or footnoted.

The following quality guidelines will be followed for the prayer journal for the Prayer and Spiritual Life course:

1. The journal must include an entree for each day. 

2. The journal will include prayer needs and record when needs have been provided.

3. The journal will include a record of times the Lord has manifested Himself in the daily life of the disciple.

Rejected Exams

If any examination is rejected due to failure to display adequate knowledge of the subject or poor quality, said exam will be returned with a note informing the disciple of the instructor's expectations. The essay (or prayer journal) will then be resubmitted with a $25.00 re-examination fee.

Registration Fee
One time registration fee for Apostolic Academy of Theology is  $85.00. The registration fee is included with the initial investment of $110.00. This amount includes all materials for the first course (textbook and syllabus for Prayer and Spiritual Life).

Total Investment
The total financial investment to achieving your Diploma of Theological Studies is $718.00.

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Registration and materials for the first course (Prayer and Spiritual Life) is an investment of only $110.00. 

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Apostolic Academy of Theology

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Texas City, Texas, 77591

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