The Official Seminary of
The Communion of Anglican Churches International (CACI)
St. Alcuin Theological Seminary (SATS) equips individuals called to ordained ministry and Christian service through accessible, academically rigorous formation. Instruction is delivered through locally developed Study Centers alongside structured online coursework.
Through biblically grounded teaching and individualized faculty guidance, students are formed in disciplined theological inquiry, academic excellence, and intentional spiritual growth. SATS prepares ministers who demonstrate both intellectual maturity and a steadfast devotion to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
It is the policy of this institution that financial constraints should not constitute a barrier to the pursuit of a recognized call to ministry.
Comprehensive information regarding academic programs, degree requirements, and course offerings is available in the Academics section of this catalog.
SATS
Designed for mature clergy and lay leaders pursuing Anglican ordination or licensing, these programs provide a focused grounding in the history, doctrine, liturgy, and polity of the Anglican tradition. Participants engage the foundational texts and practices that shape Anglican identity and ministry.
Designed for mature clergy and lay leaders pursuing Anglican ordination or licensing, this certificate provides a focused grounding in the history, doctrine, liturgy, and polity of the Anglican tradition. Participants engage the foundational texts and practices that shape Anglican identity and ministry.
A practical formation program for lay leaders and deacons entering frontline ministry. Students develop competencies in preaching, pastoral care, liturgical leadership, and church administration, culminating in two supervised practicums in active ministry contexts.
The M.Div. is the flagship degree for those pursuing ordained ministry in the Anglican tradition. Spanning biblical theology, sacramental practice, homiletics, ethics, and supervised ministry, it forms graduates who are intellectually grounded, spiritually mature, and pastorally equipped.
An integrative degree at the intersection of faith, healing, and community health. Students explore biblical and theological foundations of wholeness, pastoral counseling, public health principles, and Anglican healing traditions, preparing them for ministry in healthcare, chaplaincy, and faith-based community service.
An academically rigorous degree for lay educators, scholars, and those preparing for doctoral study. The MATS provides broad formation across biblical studies, historical and systematic theology, ethics, and Anglican spiritual classics, with a capstone thesis or comprehensive exam.
A professional degree for church executives, wardens, and ministry directors who lead organizations rather than congregations. Coursework integrates biblical foundations of leadership with practical skills in finance, strategic planning, conflict transformation, and staff development.
"Sacrae Theologiae Magister" A post-M.Div. advanced terminal master's degree for experienced clergy and scholars seeking deeper specialization. Through intensive research seminars in dogmatic and moral theology, graduates produce a substantial thesis that contributes to theological scholarship.
A professional doctorate for experienced ministry practitioners ready to engage advanced theological reflection on their ministry context. The program develops research competencies, leadership in crisis and transition, and culminates in a ministry project that addresses a real need in the student's community.
An advanced research degree for scholars pursuing academic careers in theology. Students engage patristic, medieval, Reformation, and contemporary theological thought through seminars, comprehensive examinations, and an original doctoral dissertation supervised by faculty.
A professional research doctorate for senior church leaders who shape institutions, dioceses, and mission initiatives. Combining advanced organizational theory, ethics, Anglican canon law, and doctoral-level research methods, the program culminates in a dissertation addressing a significant leadership challenge in the Church.
The highest academic research degree offered by SATS, the Ph.D. in Theology prepares scholars for university and seminary faculty positions. Students undertake rigorous work in historical doctrine, biblical interpretation, philosophical theology, language requirements, and an original dissertation that advances the field.
A professional doctorate for pastoral counselors integrating classical therapeutic models with Christian faith and ministry practice. Covering twelve distinct therapeutic approaches — from psychoanalytic to solution-focused — graduates are equipped to provide spiritually informed counseling in parish, chaplaincy, and clinical settings.
A post-master's research doctorate integrating biblical theology of health, public health principles, pastoral psychology, and Anglican healing traditions. Students progress through three years of coursework and a doctoral dissertation.
Usually honorary, the D.D. may also be earned by senior scholars through a portfolio of published works and a minimum of 15 years of ministry, subject to faculty nomination. The earned track includes a focused Certificate in Spiritual Direction.
Take the Next Step
Whether discerning a call to ordained ministry or seeking to invest in the formation of future clergy, this serves as the foundational point of entry for both pathways.
Your next step matters. Applications and gifts both strengthen Christ-centered theological formation.
