Get ready for the General Ordination Exams with Stevenson's online prep class. Learn about tips, resources, and strategies for success!
About this Event

Are you taking the General Ordination Exams (GOEs)? Are you looking to prepare for the exams, hone your testing skills, and boost your confidence? Then join the Stevenson School for Ministry for our seven-week GOE prep class this Fall. The course meets on Zoom Thursdays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm EST on October 24, and 31; November 7, 14, and 21; and December 5 and 12.

Topics covered include:

the nature, purpose, and mechanics of the General Ordination Exams
the six canonical areas examined by the GOEs and sample questions
key resources, test-taking skills, and time management strategies for succeeding at the GOEs
using test rubrics to outline proficient GOE answers

Sing up today and get the help you need to feel confident and prepared for the GOEs.

The $200 cost of this course offsets the operating costs of the Stevenson School for Ministry. SSFM is dedicated to the lifelong learning and discernment processes of all Episcopalians in the Diocese of Central Pennsylvania and beyond. If the cost would prevent you from participating, please email [email protected] for a discount code.

Meet the instructor

The Rev. Dr. Luke Zerra is Associate Dean for the Stevenson School. For the past four years he has served the GOEs as an evaluator for the Christian Ethics and Moral Theology exam. He holds a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics from Princeton Theological Seminary and also serves as Priest-in-Charge of St. Peter's, Brentwood in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.