Anglican Studies – College of Discipleship

Posted on 18 December 2019

The College of Discipleship is a new initiative that aims to help people find out how they fit into the wider Anglican tradition and to create a culture of theological discipleship. The courses begin at level 5 (first-year university level) and are held as block courses during weekends at various marae around the country. Learning in community is an effective way to grow as disciples.

Attendees range from students to retirees, and provisions are being worked on to allow parents to come with their children. About a third of participants audit the courses (that is, participate without doing the assessments), as the aim is to create disciples rather than scholars.

The courses are run in partnership with St John’s College (level 5) and Bishopdale College (level 6).

Those studying theology, biblical studies, or church history (in any way and in any institution) are invited to join the discipleship community on block weekends. Whether studying through Otago, Laidlaw, or Carey, students are invited to bring their laptops and work while lectures are happening in other parts of the marae, and join the wider community for prayers and meals.

These are the details you need to know for 2020’s College of Discipleship:

Level 5 Studies through St John’s College:

Semester One Papers:

  • FHC 510 – The Church’s Story Across History and in Aotearoa NZ and Polynesia (15 Credits)
  • FHC 515 – Being Anglican in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia – The church in three Tikanga (5 Credits)

Semester Two Papers:

  • BST 510 – The Bible Story Old Testament (15 Credits)
  • FHC 518 – Holiness and Social Action (5 Credits)

Register for the program by filling out this form here and enroll in courses by filling out this form here . Please email all documents to wellingtonanglicanstudies@gmail.com by 5 January.

Level 6 Studies through Bishopdale College:

Semester One Papers:

  • Christ and Revelation – 202.615 (15 Credits)
  • Internship/reflective praxis placement (5 Credits)

Semester Two Papers:

  • Eighth Century OT Prophets – 123.615 (15 Credits)
  • Internship/reflective praxis placement (5 Credits)

To register and enroll in the program, email Joe McGarry at Joe@Anglicanmovement.nz by 5 January.

Marae weekend dates and locations:

Semester One:

  • Weekend One: 21 – 23 February, Pahiatua Marae
  • Weekend Two: 1 – 3 May, Ngatiawa River Monastery

Semester Two:

  • Weekend One: 24 – 26 July, St Michael’s Church and Marae
  • Weekend Two: 4 – 6 September, Hiruharama/Jerusalem, Whanganui

If you are already enrolled in a distance theology program and would like to join our discipleship community on our block weekends, please email Joe McGarry at Joe@Anglicanmovement.nz.
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