National Standards for Theological Education
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- Date
- 1997 November 5-7
- Type
- Resolution 05-11-97
- Mover
- Ms. L. Roff
- Seconder
- Bishop T. Finlay
- Text of motion
- That this Council authorize Faith, Worship and Ministry to undertake a feasibility study in order to do more concentrated work on the issues raised in Recommendations C 1-6 of the Interim Report vis-a-vis "national standards for theological education", including the revisions proposed by the House of Bishops. This study would include participation from the House of Bishops, theological colleges, those involved in the training of people for alternative and complementary forms of ministry, and lay people involved in the life of the Church with gifts in the areas of adult education. CARRIED #05-11-97
- Notes
- Recommendations C 1-6 are as follows [and underlined sections reflect revisions made by House of Bishops] {in electronic text revisions are indicated in upper case} :
- 1. We recommend that a basic minimum core curriculum be established for all being prepared for ordination to the priesthood.
- 2. We recommend that a national core curriculum committee be established consisting of:
- a) 3 representing traditional divinity schools
- b) 2 representing alternative training models
- c) 2 lay persons with a good understanding of today's Church and expertise in teaching and learning
- d) one bishop PER PROVINCE.
- 3. We recommend that appointments be made by the Council of General Synod on the recommendation of the Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HOUSE OF BISHOPS.
- 4. We recommend that the areas of concern for the committee include, among other matters (See the 1986 document):
- a) the identification of a core curriculum for all to be ordained to the priesthood
- b) modes of delivery: residency/non-residency
- c) modes of evaluations and examination
- d) CONSIDERATION OF THE MANNER OF ASSESSING READINESS FOR ORDAINED MINISTRY AFTER ALL COMPONENT REQUIREMENTS ARE MET
- e) consideration of whether there is a role for basic competency evaluation before a candidate begins their theological education.
- 5. We recommend that the committee consults with the House of Bishops and submit its recommendations to the Council of General Synod through the Faith Worship and Ministry Committee.
- 6. Intentional education about issues of power, trust, sexual harassment and abuse need to be part of theological education, training for ministry and the professional and the professional and vocational growth of all clergy.
- Subjects
- Consultation on Discernment for Ordained Ministry
- Theological education - Anglican Church of Canada
- Theological colleges - Anglican Church of Canada
- Religious education of adults - Anglican Church of Canada
- Anglican Church of Canada. Faith, Worship and Ministry Committee
- Anglican Church of Canada. House of Bishops