St. Alban Theological Seminary was established in America in 1923 and is the official seminary of the Liberal Catholic Church, worldwide. Students include those studying for Holy Orders as well as those whose interests are exclusively theological or spiritual. Courses include Church History, Doctrine, Scripture, Liturgy, Theology, Spirituality, Counseling, Homiletics, and Comparative Religion.

After being accepted into the Seminary, students normally matriculate into one of three tracks: one for postulants to Holy Orders, one for those seeking a certificate in Lay theological studies, and one for those interested in personal enrichment. In particular cases a student's requirement may be waived depending upon their academic background and life experiences. Please remember, though, that acceptance to the Seminary does not guarantee acceptance as a candidate for Holy Orders, as certain residency requirements, time for discernment, and the express recommendation of one's Bishop must be included for elevation to Orders.

All courses are taught in a distance-learning format, whereby students enroll in a given course, are presented with a course syllabus and text(s), and then complete assignments, exams, and essays at a pace agreed upon by the student and instructor. Normal completion times vary per course, but, generally, students may expect to complete a given course in one month, depending on how assiduously they apply themselves. The instructor tries to make themself available as much as possible via post, email, or telephone to answer questions which may arise. Upon successful completion of a given course, a letter of completion is provided so that the student may enroll in the next course.

Upon completion of all specified course work, students are awarded a Certificate of Completion by St. Alban Theological Seminary. Absolutely no claim of academic accreditation is made. Our primary purpose is to provide training for Christian Ministry within the Liberal Catholic Church. Even so, we welcome all those with intellectual curiosity regarding matters theological, historical, and spiritual, and we hope to provide a challenging yet rewarding experience for all who aspire to the Higher Call of service in Christ.

The Very Rev. Terence Herrera-LaFavre
Dean of the St. Alban Theological Seminary
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St. Alban Theological Seminary
P.O. Box 1125
Morongo Valley, CA 92256