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.

St Johns Theological College holds a distinguished role as the premier institution for theological education within the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia. Rooted in a rich history that dates back to its founding in 1843 by Bishop George Augustus Selwyn, the College was envisioned as a vital source of spiritual and intellectual nourishment for the Church. The College’s core value revolves around honoring te tapu a Te Atua, a te tangata, a te whenua, affirming the holiness of God, humanity, and the land. This value is embedded in every aspect of the College’s work, from relationships to scholarship.