20 21 STUDENT HANDBOOK & ACADEMIC CATALOG Revised 06.21.2021 www.agora.ac | 1.866.GO.AGORA 2021 Agora University Contact Information 7406 Alban Station Court • Suite B207 Springfield, VA 22150 Phone:1.866.GO.AGORA Fax: 202.930.7909 Agora University is a religious institution exempt from state regulation and oversight in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Hours of Operation Agora University’s programs and courses are always available through our Learning Management System. Our faculty and support staff are available: Monday – Friday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm EST Agora University offices are closed during the following holidays: Martin Luther, King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Eastern Orthodox Holy Week, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Week, and the final two weeks of December through January 7th of every year. 2 | AGORA Handbook Version 2021.06.21 Contents Contents Contents .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 A LETTER FROM THE CHANCELLOR ................................................................................................................................. 6 ABOUT AGORA UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................ 7 AGORA UNIVERSITY MISSION .......................................................................................................................................... 8 HOLY TRANSFIGURATION COLLEGE MISSION ................................................................................................................. 8 CORE VALUES .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY AND OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................ 8 Educational Objectives and Outcomes ................................................................................................................... 9 Holy Transfiguration College Student Learning Outcomes .................................................................................... 9 STATEMENT OF FAITH ................................................................................................................................................... 10 STATE LICENSURE AND EXEMPTIONS............................................................................................................................ 11 STATE OF VIRGINIA ............................................................................................................................................... 11 STATE OF CALIFORNIA .......................................................................................................................................... 11 STATE OF ARIZONA ............................................................................................................................................... 11 STATE OF CONNECTICUT ...................................................................................................................................... 11 STATE OF ILLINOIS................................................................................................................................................. 11 STATE OF KANSAS ................................................................................................................................................. 11 STATE OF LOUISIANA ............................................................................................................................................ 11 STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS .................................................................................................................................. 11 STATE OF NEW JERSEY .......................................................................................................................................... 11 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ................................................................................................................................ 12 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ................................................................................................................................. 12 STATE OF MONTANA ............................................................................................................................................ 12 STATE OF TEXAS .................................................................................................................................................... 12 OTHER STATES ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 ACCREDITATION ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 European Union .................................................................................................................................................... 12 LEADERSHIP................................................................................................................................................................... 13 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS ................................................................................................................................. 13 THE ADVISORY BOARD .......................................................................................................................................... 13 THE GOVERNING BOARD ...................................................................................................................................... 14 3 | AGORA Handbook Version 2021.06.21 THE EXECUTIVE TEAM ........................................................................................................................................... 14 ACADEMIC CALENDAR .................................................................................................................................................. 15 General Admissions .............................................................................................................................................. 16 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Special Admissions to Holy Transfiguration College ............................................................................................. 17 Transfer Credit ...................................................................................................................................................... 18 Technology Requirements and Policy for Studying at Agora University .............................................................. 18 ENROLLMENT ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 Enrollment Status ................................................................................................................................................. 20 STUDENT RIGHTS and RESPONSIBILITIES ...................................................................................................................... 20 TUITION AND FEES ........................................................................................................................................................ 21 Refund Policy ........................................................................................................................................................ 22 Sample Refund Calculation ................................................................................................................................... 22 Enrollment Modes of Study .................................................................................................................................. 23 IMPORTANT CONTACTS ................................................................................................................................................ 24 HOLY TRANSFIGURATION COLLEGE .............................................................................................................................. 25 FACULTY ........................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Programs and Degrees .................................................................................................................................................. 30 Master of Theology in Orthodox Theology (M.Th.) .............................................................................................. 30 Program Objectives .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Program Outcomes ............................................................................................................................................... 30 Courses Offered .................................................................................................................................................... 31 Master of