Diploma in Anglican Studies

Graduates will have an introductory knowledge of Anglican theology and practice based in Scripture, Reason and Tradition. They will have knowledge of the bicultural history of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia and within that the foundation of the structure of the Anglican Church in three tikanga. They will be able to reflect on their own cultural identity and compare it with others. They will be able to offer ministry which is culturally appropriate and ethical. Graduates will be able to work in supervised ministry and as part of a team with responsibility for the delivery of liturgical services.
Graduates will be able to listen attentively and reflect critically on the practice of ministry.
This qualification provides introductory knowledge and skill for licensed ministry in the Anglican Church. Graduates of this qualification fulfil the course entry requirements for the Diploma in Anglican Studies (Advanced). Graduates may go on to further study.

Welcome to St John’s Theological College, the residential theological college of the Anglican Church in the Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The site at Meadowbank in Auckland is the base for theological education for the three Tikanga of the Province with ministry formation onsite as well as diploma level teaching in the regions across New Zealand and Polynesia.  The College has partnerships with various other tertiary providers of degrees in theology.  We celebrate our diversity as a people of faith honouring varied histories, traditions, and links with Anglican communities both within this Province and beyond. We are proud to have faculty and alumni of the College working around the globe.