Anglican Studies
About Anglican Studies
Regent College offers specific resources for students interested in preparing for ministry in the Anglican communion worldwide, including two Anglican Studies courses, regular Anglican worship services, and an Anglican Chaplain. Regent graduates have found a welcome acceptance of their training at Regent by many bishops, both in Canada and abroad.
Anglican Ordination
Anglican ordination is dependent upon candidates having the support of their local bishop and meeting the requirements set by their bishop and diocese. Ordinands who are under the supervision of a bishop will normally complete the requirements of Regent's Master of Divinity program. Within this program they will be expected to complete specific courses in Anglican history, theology, and polity.
In addition, ordinands are expected to take part in worship at the College, carry out supervised ministry in parishes, and come under the care of the Anglican chaplain at Regent College.
Field Placement Program
The Pastoral Tutor will handle field placements for participating Master of Divinity students in consultation with the Anglican chaplain and with co-operating bishops and clergy.
Anglican Studies Courses
Regent offers two courses specially recommended for students seeking Anglican ordination. All Regent students—regardless of denominational membership or vocational goals—are welcome to take these courses.
Anglican History & Theology (HIST/THEO 650)
This course surveys the core convictions, contentions, and concerns that have marked Anglican theology from the Reformation to today. It includes readings from theologians in the Evangelical, Anglo-Catholic, and Broad Church traditions in their various forms, and will conclude with discussion of Anglican identity today. It will thus serve as preparation for a teaching ministry in any Anglican context, and as a contribution to transdenominational understanding. Offered every two years in Summer term.
Anglican Life: Polity & Liturgy (THEO 651)
This course is designed to introduce students 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 theology, history and practice of baptism, the Eucharist, and other services used in Anglican parishes, particularly in light of the Book of Common Prayer tradition. Attention will also be given to the pastoral issues that surround the administration of these sacraments within the local parish. Offered every two years in Fall or Winter term.
Anglican Life & Community
We believe that theological education is not achieved simply within the context of academic courses; it involves spiritual formation. It is an organic process that entails the totality of learning, discourse, personal relationships, and involvement in a worshipping and serving community. Our Anglican Studies program includes all of these components.
Anglican Worship
Join us every Thursday during the school term at 11 am in the James Houston Prayer Chapel for worship, followed by a meal and fellowship. All Regent College students are welcome to participate.
Worship is central to the fostering of an integration of study and faith. For those intent on ordination, these worship services (including the weekly Eucharist) will afford practice in planning, presiding, and preaching. The rites used will be primarily from the 2019 Book of Common Prayer, with some services from the Canadian 1962 Book of Common Prayer.
Chaplain: Rev. C. Jacob Vandiver
Jacob Vandiver (BA, MATS) serves as the curate at St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church, where he is the minister to young adults and serves in various other pastoral roles. Feel free to get in touch with him at [email protected].
Anglican Studies Faculty
Rev. Dr. Craig Gay
Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies; Program Secretary of Anglican Studies
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Dr. Roger Revell
Online Sessional Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Jim Salladin
Sessional Lecturer
