CHICAGO: 5 January 2026
The Pastoral School is accepting applications for the Spring 2026 semester

The Pastoral School of the Diocese of Chicago and Mid-America is committed to making high quality Orthodox Christian theological education as accessible to as many interested students as possible. Based on this commitment we have made it possible for students to study either full time or part time in our school, have instituted summer courses, accept applicants in both the fall and spring semesters, and offer instruction in English, Russian, and Spanish.

Applications for admission for the spring semester are due February 1, 2026. Classes begin February 9, 2026. Applications and further information on the Pastoral School programs can be found at our web site:

http://orthodoxtheologicalschool.org/

English program application materials should be sent via email to Deacon Theodotus Conrad:

theodotus.conrad@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Spanish program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Peter Jackson:

frpeter.jackson@seminarioortodoxo.org

Russian program application materials should be sent via email to Archpriest Rostyslav Snihirov:

Rostyslav.Snihirov@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org

Questions should be directed to the Dean of the Pastoral School, Priest Gregory Joyce:

fr.gregory.joyce@orthodoxtheologicalschool.org


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