Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon
As followers of Jesus, we are working toward the practice of unconditional love through the values of:
- Human dignity
- Creation care
- Spiritual formation
High Desert School for Ministry
The High Desert School of Ministry (HDSM) is a local three-year program of formation for ordained ministry–diaconate or priesthood.
HDSM is a partnership between the dioceses of Eastern Oregon and Idaho. The partnership is a part of the Iona Collaborative, which is a local formation program developed out of the Seminary of the Southwest. Iona originated as a formation program out of the Diocese of Texas.
Curriculum
The curriculum for HDSM includes extensive academic modules on Holy Scriptures, Church History, Theology, Ethics, Anglican Studies, Liturgics, and Practice of Ministry. Additionally, modules will be taught in missiology, homiletics, multiculturalism, congregational life, spiritual practices and pastoral care.
Video instruction is provided by professors from Seminary of the Southwest (Austin, TX), with mentors/teachers facilitating classroom discussion and reflection. Students will have reading, writing, and viewing assignments to complete each month.
The class for HDSM begins in the fall of each year
HDSM Weekends
HDSM weekends are held nine times per year, usually once per month, at Ascension School Camp and Conference Center in Cove, Oregon (outside of La Grande).
The High Desert School for Ministry offers Eucarist Services, Sundays when they meet in Cove, 11:00 a.m. at the Ascension Chapel.
In order to enroll in this program, the student must be in the ordination process in either the Diocese of Eastern Oregon, or Idaho. The student must have the approval of both the Commission on Ministry in his/her diocese, and the Diocesan Bishop.
HDSM Weekend dates for 2020-2021:
- December 17 – 19
- January 14 – 16
- February 11 – 13
- March 18 – 20
- April 8 – 10
- May 6 – 8
- June 10 – 12
Program Costs
The cost of the program is $3,582/ year. The fee covers:
$1,800 Lodging and meals at Ascension, Cove
$1,782 Tuition
Students should estimate the following additional expenses each year:
$ 175 Books and materials
$1,600 Travel expenses (depending on distance)
Bearing the cost of this education is a shared endeavor between the student and his/her congregation. It is expected that congregations will contribute significantly toward this education, and that students will solicit additional funding from their sources.
Enrollment Details
In order to enroll in the High Desert School of Ministry, students must be in the ordination process in their respective dioceses. Students must have the endorsement of their Commission on Ministry and their bishop. Students must complete the application process.
Application Instructions:
- Download and complete the HDSM Application.
- Complete application, and obtain signatures of COM chair and Bishop.
- Complete Essay questions.
- Send completed application, essays, photocopy of transcripts and spiritual autobiography to:
The Rev. Holladay Sanderson
HDSM
3805 Sherwood Drive
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83815
revsanderson@gmail.com
If you would like more information about how you can enroll in Eastern Oregon please contact Diane Adams, Chair of the Commission on Ministry in Eastern Oregon, by email.