Anglican Studies Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be admitted to the "program" in
order to take a course in Anglican studies?

No. Any Regent College student can take any course offered by the program.

Will I be able to be ordained after my training at Regent?

No, at least not unless you find a bishop who is willing to ordain you! The power to ordain is in the hands of individual bishops, so if you are hoping to be ordained following your time at Regent you need to be sure that your local diocesan bishop thinks that you are someone suitable for ordination. There is a process of discernment which your diocese will expect you to go through before you are considered a "postulant," that is, someone who is approved to go forward as a candidate for ordination.

How can I find out more about Wycliffe Hall?

The easiest way is to view their website. The address is: http://www.wycliffe.ox.ac.uk

Another way is to write to them and request a copy of their prospectus. Their mailing address is: Wycliffe Hall, 54 Banbury Road, Oxford, England OX2 6PW

The Wycliffe telephone number (from North America) is: 011-441-865-274-200.

If I want to apply to do part of my studies at
Wycliffe Hall, what do I need to do?

Students interested in going to Wycliffe should write a letter to Dr. Donald Lewis, Secretary of the Anglican Studies Program, indicating their interest and when they would like to attend Wycliffe. Such requests are evaluated by the Anglican Studies committee at Regent. Please note that Wycliffe Hall is primarily interested in training students who are planning on being ordained in the Anglican communion.

Are there any special requirements for attending Wycliffe Hall?

Yes. Students applying to study at Wycliffe Hall have to meet the academic entrance requirements of Oxford University which are different from the admissions requirements at Regent College. Students interested in applying to do part of their studies at Wycliffe Hall must apply to do so through the Anglican Studies committee at Regent.

If I were to study at Wycliffe Hall, when would I go?

The Wycliffe terms are ten weeks long. The first term begins about the last week of September and runs through to early December. The second term begins about the middle of January through to late March.

How expensive would it be to study at Wycliffe Hall?

You will need to contact Wycliffe Hall about their fees, but generally the costs are comparable at the two institutions.

Can I go to study at Wycliffe for one term?

Normally Regent students attend Wycliffe for two consecutive terms as Wycliffe's courses run over the two terms. Unlike Regent, Wycliffe does not operate on a standard semester system.

What about visas? Do I need a special visa to study in the UK?

Generally not, but you should check with the nearest British embassy. Students from Commonwealth countries normally do not need visas to study in Britain but do need to be able to present a letter of acceptance from the British school they plan to attend (which Wycliffe would provide you with) and need also to demonstrate financial solvency.

How does my work at Wycliffe apply to my Regent transcript?

Students on the exchange register at Wycliffe as Regent students and course work done there will appear on Regent transcripts as transfer courses from Wycliffe. The faculty at Wycliffe evaluate work done there based on Regent's stated grading standard. Exchange students at Wycliffe are not technically "members" of the University of Oxford. (However, although not "members," exchange students can attend lectures offered by the University of Oxford, have access to the University Library and students clubs in the University.)

Is there flexibility in what I will take at Wycliffe?

Wycliffe has a set curriculum designed for students preparing for the ordained Anglican ministry. It is expected that Regent exchange students will take the normally prescribed courses which will correspond to Regent M.Div. offerings.

If I go to Wycliffe, are there opportunities for ministry in Oxford?

Regent students attending Wycliffe have found that there are great opportunities for practical ministry experience church missions, preaching in local churches and in college, church placements, leading morning and evening prayer, organizing worship services and participating in the community life at Wycliffe Hall.

What is community life like at Wycliffe?

Community life occurs in a residential community which intensifies the experience of community. Community groups meet three times a week once for Bible study and twice for prayer. Chapel attendance is compulsory for morning prayer.

I want to do a Master of Christian Studies at Regent. Can I do some of my course work at Wycliffe Hall?

Generally speaking, no. Because Wycliffe's ministry is primarily geared to preparing Anglican ordinands, students desiring to do an MCS will not find the Wycliffe program suitable to their needs.

I am doing a ThM at Regent College. How can I take advantage of the Anglican Studies program?

ThM students are free to take any of the Anglican Studies core courses among their electives and can do a thesis in Anglican theology or history, or in an area related to Anglican studies.

If I were to do a Master of Divinity at Regent College,
which courses could I do at Wycliffe Hall?

Under the Master of Divinity requirements as outlined in the College Catalogue, one could do the following courses in the required area at Wycliffe: Biblical Theology (BIBL 680); Pastoral Ethics (THEO 630); Supervised Ministry I (APPL 693); History of Christianity I (HIST 500); History of Christianity II (HIST 501); Systematic Theology A (THEO 605); Systematic Theology B (THEO 606); and Systematic Theology C (THEO 607).

In the "Required Areas" one could do a Biblical Studies Seminar (NT, OT or Biblical Seminar) and two courses in Interdisciplinary Studies.

In the elective area, one could do courses in Anglican Life and Polity, Anglican History, and Anglican Theology, if they are being offered.

In addition, one could fulfil elective requirements at Wycliffe Hall.

 

Specific details of which courses a student should do and when and where they should be done, should be worked out with Mr. Greg Cowley, Regent College's Registrar.

The program is directed at Wycliffe Hall by Dr. Graham Tomlin; at Regent College by Dr. J. I. Packer. Chaplain for the Anglican Studies Program at Regent is the Rev. Dr. Neil Mancor, Rector.

For further information on the program, please contact AnglicanStudies@regent-college.edu.