Understanding how – and why – the church organizes itself is not only a matter of interest for Christians and their grasp of church history and governance, but it is crucial for members of a specific denomination to participate fully in their church – whether in lay or ordained ministry. It is also important in …
View course details “How We Do Things Around Here: Anglican Polity 101”
In this course, students will explore Anglican identity by practicing spiritual disciplines associated with key luminaries in the Anglican tradition. Students will be invited to pray Matins from Thomas Cranmer’s first prayer book, read the poetry of George Herbert and John Donne, sing the hymns of Charles Wesley, study Scripture with William Temple, practice contemplation with Evelyn Underhill, lament with C.S. Lewis and Desmond …
View course details “Church History: Anglican Identity”
Ethics in the Anglican tradition draws on a rich history of discourse as we strive to engage with our faith, living it out in an imperfect world and Church. Whether we are struggling to justify sacramental liturgy and church hierarchy in the face of Puritan attack, or determining church policy on inclusion of women and LGBTQIA+ people, Anglicans …
View course details “Facing Choices: Ethics in the Anglican Tradition”
The Diaconate is an online course for deacons, deacons in formation, and those wishing to be better grounded in a sound understanding of The Sacred Order of Deacons including especially, members of local discernment committees and members of Commissions on Ministry. The course will consider the history of the Order of Deacons—what is helpful and what is …
View course details “The Diaconate”
This course is designed to introduce you to the nature and practice of Christian worship, liturgy, and sacramental theology. After these subjects are introduced, the class will use its understanding of these subjects as a foundation for looking at the history, theology and practice of baptism, the Eucharist, and other services used in Anglican parishes, …
View course details “Anglican Life: Polity and Liturgy”
Instructor: Dr. Mark McDermott
The Connectors is a group that journeys over the course of 12 months to explore fresh approaches to flourishing ministry. It involves reflection, prayer, discussion, study, goal-setting, trying out missional initiatives, mutual peer support and more! ü Do you sense that God is nudging you to try something new? ü Do you wish to reach …
View course details “THE CONNECTORS FIVE”
Instructor: Dr. John Gibaut
September 14, 2020 – September 14, 2022 Offered by Vancouver School Of Theology https://vst.edu/programs/dads/ VST is called to educate and form thoughtful, engaged and generous Christian leaders for the church and the world in the 21st century. The diaconate of the Anglican churches is an historic order with roots in the ancient church, adapting to the …
View course details “Diploma in Anglican Diaconal Studies – VST”
This page should provide up-to-date links to all the courses currently being offered online, as well as links to the in-person courses available at this seminary.
