Heed University was founded in 1970 in the State of Florida as a  non-profit educational institution.  The Florida corporation, now known as Heed University School of Theology (HUSoT), is authorized to operate by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities and is tax-exempt under § 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.   It is affiliated with the Old Catholic Church in North America (OCCNA).   HUSoT's purpose "is to prepare students for missionary, ministerial, or religious educational purposes"; its degree programs "are designed for ecclesiastical purposes only" [Florida Statutes §246.083(1)].

All programs may be completed on a correspondence or guided study basis; there are no classroom-attendance or residency requirements.  The student's local church, library, and community are his or her campus.  Regular contact between students and faculty mentors is maintained through the HUSoT Web-Site, by E-mail, telephone, fax, and postal mail.  Thus individuals who are sufficiently mature and motivated may complete their theological education while maintaining their present employment, either religious or secular.  Appropriate credits may be transferred from other recognized seminaries; transfer of credits from this institution to other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution, and it is the student's responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another college of the student's choiceto other institutions is at the discretion of the receiving institution, and it is the student's responsibility to confirm whether or not credits will be accepted by another college of the student's choice.

Applicants should note that ordination is conferred by bishops and churches, not by seminaries or universities.  Those interested in pursuing ordination to the ministry or priesthood should contact the religious denomination in which they seek to serve before undertaking a program of theological education at any institution.  HUSoT lacks the resources to provide placement assistance to its students or alumni but will gladly furnish the name and address of the appropriate OCCNA or other bishop.

Students may enroll during any month of the year, and they may graduate during any month.  There are no semesters, quarters or deadlines, as all programs of study are individualized and allow the student to work at his or her own pace.  The only time limit is a minimum of nine months between matriculation and graduation.  

To be considered for admission please complete the  Evaluation of Admissibility and Estimate of Advanced Standing,

The following items must be received by
Heed University School of Theology
Post Office Box 311
Hollywood, FL 33022-0311

before Application will be processed:

	Application fee of $45
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	Official Transcripts of all prior studies sent directly to Heed University School of Theology  from the institution involved.
	Three letters of reference sent directly to Heed University School of Theology from the institution or person involved.  (Unofficial copies will be accepted for preliminary evaluation only.)