Saint Stephen Harding was born in Dorsetshire, England between 1060 – 1070. He was educated at the Monastery of Sherborne and later in Paris and Rome. Saint Stephen joined the Benedictine Monastery of Molesme and later he, Robert and Albert, and twenty other monks began a reformed community at Citeaux (Cistercians). Stephen became the third Abbot and attracted to the monastic life such persons as
St. The purpose of Saint Stephen Harding Theological College and Seminary is to continue the scholarly, classically catholic, and deeply spiritual formation, which was encouraged by Saint Stephen. And also like Saint Stephen, to be both contemporary and forward thinking. Scholarly:
Our courses are comparable, and often superior, to the best Theological Schools. Course texts and authors are of the highest academic standing. Our faculty members are academically trained and experts in their fields. Classically Catholic:
Our courses are solidly catholic in content. Our faculty members are trained in Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox traditions. We have a strong focus on Sacramental Theology. Spiritual Formation:
We believe that theological education should be spiritually transforming. Many courses are on Spiritual Formation, Direction, Mysticism, Asceticism. Many courses on devotions to and the lives of the saints. Courses focus on Scripture studies. Many of our faculty belong to religious communities. Contemporary:
We meet the need for off campus studies. We use the World Wide Web for research. Courses are practicable/applicable, readable and deal with current issues. We offer more courses than most seminaries. Our faculty members are currently active leaders in ministry. Forward Thinking:
We work with other bishops and abbots and their jurisdictions to educate their clergy and laity. We allow students to create their own courses and programs. We offer a wide variety of alternative studies/programs. We have a School of Orthodox Theology. We have the flexibility to meet many unique situations. Saint Stephen Harding would be proud of our efforts to confess the faith and equip the Church. We encourage you to study with us.
