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Welcome to the George Mercer Jr. School of Theology of the Episcopal Diocese
of Long Island! The class and course offerings for the upcoming year
offer a rich program for spiritual formation and theological education for
all people. During this academic program year we will be partnering with New York
Theological Seminary in offering courses that may lead to a certificate in Christian
Ministry in Spanish and French. Mercer is also offering courses that will satisfy a
variety of lay ministry certificate requirements and other programs that will enhance
Christian formation for all persons. We will also be continuing to work with our
brothers and sisters in the Evangelical Lutheran Church (ELCA) in offering courses,
primarily for lay persons, in a variety of disciplines. Anyone is welcome to attend
these course offerings.
The Mercer School of Theology has been an important theological education resource to train persons for various ministries needed for the mission of the church. In addition to having provided preliminary training for those pursuing holy orders, the Mercer School has increasingly offered a number of programs which are designed to prepare women and men for the church's lay ministries.
Mercer is deeply conscious of an increasing need for continuing education for clergy and laity. Therefore, in the course of an academic year, the school often offers seminars and study programs which are not described in this catalog. Inquirers are urged to place their names on the mailing list for updates on such programs either by writing to the school office or by calling during the school's office hours.
The most current information regarding Mercer's offerings will be updated electronically and placed on our website at www.mercerschool.org.
Mercer is a non-residential school which provides classes for a commuting population. Though the school's programs meet the standards set forth by the Episcopal Church for the training of men and women for ordained and lay ministries, the Mercer School does not confer academic degrees.
The academic year at Mercer is divided into semesters - Fall and Spring. Classes
convene on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturdays. Each academic semester
course consists of approximately twelve sessions. Certification in the various programs
requires the satisfactory completion of the courses required for each program.
| Fall 2010: | First Day of Saturday classes begins on September 18th |
| Last Day of Saturday classes ends December 18th | |
| Academic Courses begin on Tuesday, September 14th | |
| Spring 2011: | First Day of Saturday classes begins on February 12th |
| Last Day of Saturday classes ends on May 14th | |
| Academic courses begin on Tuesday, February 8th |