Worship in the Prayer Book Tradition:
DESCRIPTION: This course surveys the history, theology, missionary deployment and pastoral practice of the Book of Common Prayer tradition. The Book of Common Prayer shaped the theological imagination and spiritual life of Anglicanism from 1549 to the present, with the 1662 edition standing as an unparalleled anchor in that story. It has been both loved and despised, revised and translated, discarded and rediscovered in a way that displays a curious persistence and multicultural appeal. This course will tell that story, with a particular focus on the theological commitments transmitted through the liturgy. We will discover that the Prayer Book tradition (especially in its 1662 iteration) communicates a vision for Christianity that is Christ-animated, repentant and doxological. This vision will help us discover its theological and missionary genius, and provide wisdom for pastoral practice today.
FORMAT: Students will watch online lectures by the Rev’d Canon Dr Jim Salladin and also participate in video-conference tutorials with other students and the course tutor, the Rev’d Dr. Amanda Hackney. In addition to lectures and tutorials, students will also have weekly reading and assignments corresponding to the level at which they have chosen to take the course.
COST: For seminary credit with Gordon Conwell – $1150 ~OR~ For ordination prep (non-credit)- $350. Non-credit students will participate in tutorials, but have less reading and assignments, and receive a pass/fail grade. This is the ideal option for ordinands and curates who need Anglican training but not seminary credit.
BIO: The Rev’d Canon Dr Jim Salladin (PhD, University of St Andrew’s; MDiv, Regent College; BA, Wheaton College) serves as rector of Emmanuel Anglican Church in New York City. Originally from California, he worked at St. John’s Vancouver Anglican Church and St. James Muswell Hill in London. He is the author of
TO REGISTER: Prospective students first need to apply to the Certificate in Anglican Studies.
If you have any questions, please contact Rev’d Dr. Sam Fornecker (SFornecker@RidleyInstitute.com) – 843-284-4321.