957 Application of Winebrenner Theological Seminary for approval as an education enterprise to offer courses in Pennsylvania

Application of Winebrenner Theological Seminary for Approval as an Education Enterprise to Offer Courses in Pennsylvania

[43 Pa.B. 2859]
[Saturday, May 25, 2013]

Notice of Opportunity for Hearing and
Invitation to Protest

 Under 24 Pa.C.S. § 6503(e) (relating to certification of institutions), the Department of Education (Department) will consider the application of Winebrenner Theological Seminary based in Findlay, OH, for approval as an education enterprise to offer courses in this Commonwealth toward degrees that will be awarded under degree-granting authority in Ohio. The seminary will offer a program in Pastoral Theology with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Chaplaincy, Church History Studies, Pastoral Ministry and Theological Studies leading to a Master of Divinity Degree and a program in Church Development with concentrations in Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership, Christian Counseling and Pastoral Ministry leading to a Master of Arts Degree. The programs will be offered at the former Scotland School, 3583 Scotland Road, Scotland, PA.

 In accordance with 24 Pa.C.S. § 6503(e), the Department will act upon this application without a hearing, unless, within 30 days after the publication of this notice in the Pennsylvania Bulletin, a written request for public hearing is filed with the Department, along with a notice of intervention, a petition to intervene or protest in accordance with 1 Pa. Code §§ 35.23 and 35.24 (relating to protests) or 1 Pa. Code §§ 35.27—35.32 (relating to intervention).

 Petitions to intervene, protest and request for hearing shall be filed with Dr. Rod Niner, Higher Education Associate, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333 on or before the due date prescribed by this notice. Persons wishing to review the application should call [phone] or write to the previous address to schedule a time for an in-office review. Duplicate copies of the application are not available.

 Persons with a disability who wish to attend the hearing, if held, and require an auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate should contact Dr. Rod Niner at [phone] to discuss accommodations.

RONALD J. TOMALIS, 
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 13-957. Filed for public inspection May 24, 2013, 9:00 a.m.]