Students
EPS students are adults of all ages, economic circumstances and educational backgrounds. While college degrees are not required of students, they should be prepared to complete extensive reading of college level material, participation in the comprehensive question exercise, as well as the art of theological reflection.
Academics
Students take courses in five areas of study: Scripture, theology, Church history, spirituality and pastoral theology. They can track their progress toward the certificate on this student record and prepare for theological reflection exercises using this template.
Cost
It costs EPS $1,500 to educate each student each year. EPS is funded solely through tax-deductible contributions from students, graduates, friends, parishes, dioceses and religious communities, all of whom benefit from EPS. See our financial policy.
Weather
EPS courses are held year round. EPS maintains the following inclement weather policy:
Washington — EPS follows the directions of Trinity (Washington) University, where classes are located. Call the Trinity Weather Line at 202.884.9009, listen to WTOP radio at 103.5 FM or 103.9 FM, or log onto wtopnews.com. If Trinity is closed in the morning, EPS day classes are canceled. Announcements about evening classes are made after 3 p.m.
Virginia — While EPS at St. Ann Church is located in Arlington, EPS follows the Fairfax County Public Schools' weather policy. If FCPS are closed, EPS VA is closed. If FCPS opens 2 hours late, EPS VA is closed; if FCPS open 1 hour late, EPS VA opens on time at 10:30 a.m. Watch for school closing news on TV or radio or visit the school system's web page at http://www.fcps.edu/index.shtml.
Connecticut — In the event of a weather-related cancellation, students will receive an email from the director no later than 4 p.m.; or students may phone the EPS office at 203.847.2363 for recorded cancellation messages.
