| Q. |
Can students share course books and pay only one fee? |
| A. |
No, Temple School charges a class fee that includes the
student course book and class credit. Each student is
expected to pay the same fee for the class if they desire
credit for the class. |
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| Q. |
Do class instructors/ facilitators have to pay for
course materials as well as an additional fee for credit? |
| A. |
Materials used by an instructor will be billed at the
instructor guide rate, however, an instructor may receive
credit while teaching a class at no additional cost. |
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| Q. |
What qualifies for Directed Study (DS) credit? |
| A. |
Completion of approximately ten hours of a specific,
usually one-time educational exploration in leadership or
ministerial development. |
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| Q. |
What is the charge for Directed Study (DS) credit? |
| A. |
The fee is $10.00 (U.S. funds) per student for credit, and
the fee must accompany the class report to Temple School for
processing. Checks are to be sent from either a
congregational or mission center financial officer. |
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| Q. |
If I order extra books, can they be returned? |
| A. |
Yes, any book that is still listed in the most current
curriculum catalog returned in "new" condition (no
stains, marks, or creases) will be accepted and credit
earned. No money is refunded. |
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| Q. |
Who is qualified to facilitate Temple School courses? |
| A. |
Anyone who is interested and motivated to deal with the
specific topic. The current policy is to encourage
instructors to complete CL950 Improving Adult Education
as a basis for qualification. However, the final approval of
individual instructors will be handled at the local level by
the field school coordinator, the pastor, or the mission
center president. |
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| Q. |
Can a student change from the home study program to a
field school or from a field school to a home study? |
| A. |
When changing from a home study to a field school, the
student needs to contact
Herald House Customer Service to withdraw their
name from the home study reviewer's file. When transferring
to a home study from a field school course, the student
needs to contact
Herald House Customer Service to be enrolled in the
specific course at which time additional materials will be
forwarded to the student. |
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| Q. |
Can my home study be extended if I am unable to finish
the course work in time? |
| A. |
Home study completion time can be extended for an
additional six-month period of time from the original
completion deadline. |
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| Q. |
What are the courses recommended for those called to
the priesthood? |
| A. |
For first-time priesthood calls, the ordinand is
to complete SS101 An Introduction to
Understanding Scripture,
SL 101 An Introduction to
Caring Ministries, and the
office-centered course that
corresponds to the individual's priesthood call. Those with
an additional priesthood call are to complete the
office-centered course that corresponds to the individual's
call. Some areas recommend an additional scripture, history,
or theology course be completed as well. The individual will
need to check with the official in their area regarding
these expectations. |
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| Q. |
Can I be ordained before I complete my classes? |
| A. |
On occasion, yes; but ordinands need to check with their
local jurisdiction for guidance on this matter. |
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