Diaconate Courses

2024-2025 Courses

The courses offered at The Institute for Christian Studies are created to help prepare individuals to engage in their call to ministry. The curriculum is designed to provide a foundation for students in the areas of Holy Scripture, Theology, the tradition of the Church, spiritual development, and practical training.

Currently, the curriculum is being reviewed to ensure students are offered courses to prepare them for their Diaconal training. Please check this website for updates as courses are added.

Students in this process are required to attend all classes. If a student cannot attend a class, he/she must notify Archdeacon Julie Altenbach to make arrangements.

Agenda for Class Days:
8:00 am – Check-In Opens
8:30 am – Eucharist
9:00 am – Session 1
10:30 am – Break
10:45 am – Session 2
12:00 pm – Lunch
12:45 pm – Session 3
3:00 pm – End of Class

The courses listed as “live” will be held at the Diocesan Office at 1017 E. Robinson St., Orlando, FL 32801 unless otherwise noted. Call 407-423-3567 (ext. 303) for assistance.


Year 1


All in-person classes will be held at the Diocesean Office
located at 1017 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801.

Class Schedule: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. | Classes from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In Person
Wrap-Up of Year 1 Classes
Diaconate
Instructor: The Ven. Julie Altenbach, Archdeacon
May 11, 2024

This class will focus on reviewing the content taught and the practical application of the content for the students.  In addition, summer assignments will be explained and assigned.

$50.00

Year 2


All in-person classes will be held at the Diocesean Office
located at 1017 E. Robinson Street, Orlando, FL 32801.

Class Schedule: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. | Classes from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
In Person
Deacon Ordination Exam
Diaconate
May 11, 2024

Students will meet at Church of the Messiah to take their exam. Students should bring their completed Fieldwork Manual to the exam. A review of the year and summer instructions will be given.

$50.00