Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology

The University of Emmanuel College, College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, grants the diploma to students who complete ~700 hours of prescribed study, course work, and internship through the Henry Budd College for Ministry in the Diocese of Brandon. The College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, has established the standards and requirements. The Diploma Program is available only through the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad and is granted on its recommendation by Henry Budd College for Ministry.

 

Requirements

Students must attend a combination of short term residential courses and approved courses taught by Henry Budd College Faculty in their home communities, and must complete the required learning and assignments to the satisfaction of the course instructors. Students must also complete units of internship training as established and arranged for them by Henry Budd College. The students and Henry Budd College in consultation with the Bishop of Brandon will negotiate the requirements for these internships.

 

Areas of Study

The course work covers a wide range of topics, which will assist students in developing greater knowledge, and skill in:

> understanding and interpreting the Bible;

> ministering in and giving leadership to the life of the church in aboriginal communities, and in the wider church in Canada;

> leading Anglican worship in aboriginal languages and English,

> preaching and teaching the Christian faith;

> the theology, history, and practices of the Anglican Church;

> pastoral ministry, helping and counselling people;

> the tradition and wisdom of the elders.

 

Instructors

Members of the faculty of the College of Emmanuel and St. Chad, or another scholar or teacher engaged by the College from the wider Canadian Anglican community, professionals in fields such as counselling and language studies, elders and senior clergy from the communities in the Diocese of Brandon

 

Master of Divinity

Vancouver School of Theology offers an M. Div. by extension that is fully accredited with the Association of Theological Schools. With a combination of summer school and extension courses taught in the home community students may complete this program in 4—6 years. Operating on the basis of competencies, evaluation is based on a combination of achieving learning goals, understanding and comprehension of theory and practice. The program is taught from a First Nations perspective, incorporating traditional methods of learning with western scholarship. Students who have a minimum Certificate in Theology (approximately one third of the D.I.A.T. program) and are progressing towards the Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology may be admitted to the M. Div. program.

 

Educational Methodology

 

Short Term Residential Program

Periodically through the year Henry Budd College offers residential learning opportunities varying in length from three days to one week. These may be in conjunction with the Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology, the Master of Divinity Program or general interest workshops on a variety of topics. This allows students to participate in courses much closer to home with instructors who are experts in their own fields. The Native Ministries Consortium offers 2 weeks of summer school in July at the Vancouver School of Theology. Here students can work on courses for either the Diploma program or towards a Master of Divinity.

 

Theological Education by Extension

Students have the opportunity to learn in their own communities, in dialogue with their everyday life. Unlike the standard academic model where students move to a large educational centre, in the TEE model education comes to the student, providing the opportunity for students to learn in with their peers, those preparing for ordination in company with those preparing for lay ministries.

 

Ordination, Employment, and Continuing Education

 

Education for Ordained Ministry

Some students feel the call to ordained ministry either as a deacon or priest. Together the student and parish discern the nature of the call. Students are encouraged to continue in their studies towards the Diploma in Indigenous Anglican Theology or the Master of Divinity by extension through Vancouver School of Theology.

 

Ordination and Employment

Ordination is the decision of the Bishop, or equivalent authority in other denominations. Steps in the process include assessment through an “ACPO” weekend and examinations by Examining Chaplains. Degrees and ordination are a qualification for placement in a paid position, but an actual placement is subject to a selection process. There are a limited number of paid positions and some locally trained clergy serve voluntarily in their own communities. Completion of the program is not a guarantee of employment.

 

Continuing Education

Candidates may be ordained before their educational program is complete, and continue to study. The College maintains a supportive relationship with students and graduates “in the field”, filling in gaps where the needs are felt.

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Faculty

Ms. Marion Jenkins, the Rev’d Paul Sodtke and the Ven. Lydia Constant

Adjunct Staff:

Mrs. Camelia Fidler, the Rev’d Verna Jebb, the Rev’d Clara Lambert, the Rev’d Stella Ledoux and the Rev’d Jim Sayese