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Nov 25, 2024
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2017-2018 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Anglican Studies Concentration
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Students in degree programs may choose to concentrate in an area of theological studies. Concentrations may be used to fulfill denominational requirements (concentration in Anglican studies), to ascertain preparedness for future licensing or advanced study (concentration in pastoral care), or to complete an intensive study in an area of benefit or priority for the church (concentration in Hispanic studies, concentration in African-American church studies, concentration in urban ministry, concentration in women’s and gender studies, concentration in social innovation and nonprofit engagement, concentration in church/nonprofit management).
With roots in the Methodist tradition, Perkins School of Theology strives to provide a hospitable environment for the formation and education of students from other theological traditions. The concentration in Anglican studies has been designed to meet that obligation by preparing students for ordination in the Episcopal Church USA and the larger Anglican tradition. In the case of students seeking holy orders, Perkins works with diocesan officers to craft formational experiences that build upon this academic core. Students enrolled in the Anglican Studies program should be aware that their bishop may require their participation in the extra-curricular aspects of the program, such as Morning Prayer, as a prerequisite for ordination.
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Competencies
- A familiarity with the Book of Common Prayer and its rubrics.
- An understanding of the central importance occupied by the sacraments of the church.
- A knowledge of the church’s liturgical practice and its significance.
- An understanding of the earliest theological resources of the church, including the following:
- Patristic literature and theology.
- The Old and New Testaments.
- Key developments in the Anglican tradition.
- Exegetical skills, including knowledge of at least one biblical language.
- A knowledge of the church’s history, including both the Episcopal Church and the larger Anglican tradition.
- An understanding of canon law, its purpose and content.
Concentration Requirements
Students must formally register for the concentration with the registrar and the concentration adviser. To qualify, students must have signed approval from their academic adviser. Candidates must have at least 24 credit hours remaining in their degree program and a GPA of 3.000 in order to register. M.Div. candidates should not yet have applied for internship.
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