CHIROPATHY
Chiropathy
is
a religious healing art and registered with the California Secretary
of State, the Secretariat for Canonical Affairs in Belgium, and under
the omophor of the Syriac_Greek Antiochian Synod of the Eastern
Orthodox Catholic Metropolitanate. Its degree titles and processes
are registered with the Council on Education of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, and administered to by St Mark's Seminary & College of
Alexandria Virginia. Based upon spiritual counseling and theocentrism
it is combined with meridian healing, touch healing, anointing,
prayer therapy, aromatherapy, nutritional education, and other
related modalities solidified into one theocentric and holistic
oriented healing art. What is given to us naturally by God - may
naturally be given to the people of God. Recently, the Commission has
come to realize that certain equipment can be used to enhance the
progress of healing, e.g., the use of ozone hyperthermia spas,
theocentric microscopy analysis, and bio-meridian testing devices.
The Commission is constantly reviewing and investigating other sound
non-invasive therapies that can be considered for inclusion in its
professional "Scope of Practice".
Degree
in
Chiropathy
There is one academic institution empowered
to offer
the undergraduate or doctoral degrees in Chiropathy, and that is St Mark's Seminary
& College of
Alexandria. The undergraduate program
requires successful completion of 120.0 academic credits earned
through study, or a combination of study and/or research, seminars,
practical experience, and/or cocurricular experiences. Like many
other professional degrees, it does not mandate the earning of a
graduate degree for the doctorate, but does require the successful
completion of 78.0 academic credits (including 21.0 specialization
credits on the licentiate level). Restructuring of the program is now
being considered by the Commission and Synod. Another institution may
soon be chartered to grant similar degrees, St Joseph Hospital in
Nigeria.
GRANDFATHER
PROVISION
Degree
Challenge Process – Chiropathy. Currently, and for a limited
time, Romano Byzantine College is accepting eligible candidates into
their degree challenge program for Chiropathy. Applicants submit an
application with photo, bio-data, academic and professional portfolio
for review. The Review Committee determines if the applicant has met
academic requirements through other experiences and practica, and
then advises if there are any academic core requirements to complete.
The degree is awarded after a successful review and completion of any
other requirements. A discounted process oblation is now in effect
but may be discontinued. Among those highly considered are degrees or
substantial credits in Chiropractic, Holistic Medicine, Naprapathy,
Nutrition, Naturopathy, Oriental Medicine, Ayurveda, Nutrition,
Botanical Medicine, Osteopathy, or other recognized and related
disciplines.
Degree
Challenge Process - Theocentric Holistic Psychotherapy/Counseling.
The same norms govern this temporary option as above for Chiropathy.
However, the applicant must have academic experience related to
counseling. An undergraduate process is available to those meeting
requirements. Those applying for a graduate degree must hold a
recognized undergraduate degree or equivalent; and those applying for
the doctorate must hold a recognized graduate degree or equivalent. A
challenge process is available to eligible applicants.
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