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| Anglican Studies Program Track 4 Curriculum This program constitutes a series of introductory courses especially designed for students coming from other Christian traditionswho need a course of study that will familiarize them with the essential elements of the world-wide Anglican Communion, giving the student exposure to Anglicanism's distinct qualities as an expression of the Apostolic Faith and practice. +++ AS 101 Introducing Anglicanism This course offers an overview through guided readings of the story of how Anglicanism emerged through history: how Christianity came to Roman Britain; Celtic roots, the Roman Mission of Augustine of Canterbury; the state of catholic Christianity prior to the 16th Century Reforms; the unique English mixture of Church & State; the impact of the Edwardian reforms; the Elizabethan Settlement; the Civil War; the Restoration of King & Church. (3 Credits - Prerequisite to other courses in this program) AS 201 Prayer Book Worship The examination of the story of Christian Worship prior to the 16th century reforms; how a Book of Common Prayer came to be; the major personalities who contributed to worship in Britain; the royal impact of the Tudor dynasty upon Christianity in Britain; expressions of written Articles of Religion; Catechisms; emergence of an identifiable Anglican theological spectrum; examination of major Prayer Books showing form and content. (3 Credits) AS 301 Foundational Theologians & the "Title Deeds" The lives and writings of Anglican thinkers who have shaped the unique expression of Christian Faith and Practice known as Anglicanism. Through intensive readings in such major works as Bede's "Ecclesiastical History ofthe English People"; Neill's "Anglicanism; Gore's "Lux Mundi; Jewel's "Apologia"; Hooker's "Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity"; the student will be expected through written papers to show a knowledgeable grasp of the lives, writings, and contributions of these authors. (3 Credits) AS 401 Priesthood Within the Parish This course provides the student with exposure to the unique Anglican understanding of the Priest as Parish minister by examining the pastoral tradition, and the major writings on the multi-faceted life of a Parish Priest. Through reading of such works as Archbishop Michael Ramsey's "The Gospel and the Catholic Church"; Dearmer's" The Parson's Handbook"; the student will come·to know the Anglican Pastoral Tradition. A paper demonstrating proficiency in both content and implications for Parish Ministry today will be required following each work and author studied. (3 Credits) Total Credits required for completion - 12 +++++ The Certificate in Anglican Studies will be awarded for the satisfactory completion of this Program. |
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