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The Resources page consists of materials available from the School, from within the Diocese of North Carolina, and from Episcopal, Anglican and ecumenical sources that we consider helpful. They are organized as follows:
- School of Ministry: Courses for parish study
- School of Ministry: Resources for parish study in accord with diocesan convention resolutions
- School of Ministry: Miscellany
Episcopal and Anglican
- Episcopal and Anglican
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General Convention: Given the breadth of interpretations of official statements and decisions made by various Anglican Communion instruments and by Episcopal Church USA structures relative to the Windsor Report process, the School of Ministry prepared a table providing the texts from the Windsor Report and General Convention, simply comparing what these documents and resolutions actually say. “Comparison of Windsor Report and Anglican Communion Requests to the Episcopal Church USA and Responses from General Convention 2006” draws not only from the Windsor Report and General Convention 2006 but also from the Primates of the Anglican Communion, the Anglican Consultative Council, our House of Bishops, and the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church USA. The “rubrics” are primarily based upon the specific recommendations of the Windsor Report. The document is available as a pdf file.
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"Rejoice in the Lord!", is an excellent small group bible study on the book of Philippians, originally for St. Paul's Episcopal Church, in Winston-Salem, NC. This study is structured for a one hour class over 12 weeks, and provides a facilitator's plan as well as a study guide for participants. Each week, the class explores a scripture passage from Philippians. Questions are provided for further reflections and invite deeper discussion if time allows. The curriculum creators have also provided optional materials for further study or for other activities. Materials can be requested from Heidi Hawks, at St. Paul's Church.
- Dreaming New / Dreaming Big is a simple but challenging series of questions and commentary designed to encourage group reflection about how we “fit” into “the dream of God, developed by The Rev. Susan Sherard. Susan Sherard has agreed to our making this material available on our website. We commend them to you.
- Theological Education for All: Originally conceived by the Council of Episcopal Seminary Deans in conversation with the Offices of Ministry Development and Ministries with Young People at the Episcopal Church Center, Theological Education for All seeks to inspire all Episcopalians to be theologians and to call congregations to intentional theological reflection and learning. Persons new to the Church and those with experience in education and formation ministries will find at this website annotated links to interesting and useful web sites, articles, bibliographies and downloadable resources for exploration of the Christian faith and spirituality. The site is designed to serve as a platform for interactive forums on current topics of interest to practitioners and learners and we are looking for volunteers to moderate hosted discussions.
- Theological Education Sunday: Following a 1997 General Convention resolution, the first Sunday in February has been named as Theological Education Sunday, an occasion to encourage active participation by all in the search for knowledge of God. The website provides background information, materials and ideas, and worship resources for the Sunday.
- A Renewed Vision: Profiles in Theological Learning: This video in two parts shares stories of Episcopalians learning about God and growing in their trust and understanding of Christian faith and service. The stories are designed to encourage us all to seek the presence of God in our lives.
- Called to Teach and Learn: The Episcopal Church's Official Catechetical Guide provides vision and insights for clergy and laity involved in the Church's educational ministries.
- The New Church's Teaching Series: This thirteen-volume series explores the Christian faith and the Episcopal Church, revealing the distinctive vision Anglicanism offers for the people of God today. Each book includes a study guide and a list of additional resources and is suitable for group study. For details about the series, visit Cowley Publications. Orders may be placed at Education/Liturgy Resources in the Diocese of North Carolina.
- Education for Ministry (EfM): EfM is a four-year program of theological education-at-a-distance of the School of Theology of the University of the South. It covers the basics of a theological education in the Old and New Testaments, church history, liturgy, and theology. Students meet regularly, usually once a week, in seminars under the guidance of trained mentors. Our diocesan EfM coordinator is Shelley Kappauf, on the School of Ministry staff.
- Via media: These resources respond to the need for the Episcopal Church to spread the message of “an inclusive, powerful, passionate God to all people.” An evangelism tool that presents the basic tenets of Christianity from an inclusive, Anglican approach to scripture, traditions, and reason, leads the participants to a broader view of the journey of faith and the role that the Church can play in society, Via media is a small group participatory program. The Diocese of North Carolina is a sponsoring diocese, and the School of Ministry is the contact for Via media within the Diocese. Contact us for details about our diocesan involvement.
- Alpha: A ten-week opportunity to “explore the validity and relevance of the Christian faith for our lives today,” Alpha is a practical introduction to the basics of Christianity. Each week people meet together for a meal, a talk on topics such as "Who is Jesus?", "Why Did Jesus Die?", and "How Can I be Sure of My Faith?", followed by small group interaction. There is a day or weekend retreat midway through the course, which focuses on the person and work of the Holy Spirit. While now this would appropriately be considered an ecumenical program, we’ve placed it under the Anglican rubric due to its origins at Holy Trinity Church, Brompton, in London. The syllabus of the course is contained in Questions of Life by the Rev. Nicky Gumbel.
- The Discovery Series: A Christian Journey, is a video series offered by the Diocese of Texas and is designed for all Christians. It can be used flexibly to enhance current education programs, including confirmation or baptism classes. The five videos include (1) The Path to Episcopal Worship, with an instructed Eucharist and a history of the Episcopal Church; (2) A Journey of Faith, with basic information about the Bible, the Trinity, the Kingdom of God, who Jesus is, the Creeds and Baptism; (3) A Path to Spiritual Maturity, with a discussion about the importance of Bible study and different forms of prayer, personal and corporate; (4) Our Spiritual Gifts, on assessing spiritual gifts, defining ministers as “all of us” and instilling the importance of personal involvement in ministry, both in and beyond the congregation; and (5) The Great Commission,showing how our stories are reflections of ancient stories in the Bible and teaching participants how to share their own stories with friends, neighbors and coworkers, making disciples who make disciples. Materials include five courses, a facilitator's video and printed facilitator's and participant's guides and workbooks. To order materials by e-mail, go to discovery@epicenter.org, or contact Shirley Platt at splatt@epicenter.org, or call her at 800-318-4452
- Emmaus: The Way of Faith, is a course designed to welcome people into the Christian faith and the life of the church. It is rooted in an understanding of evangelism, nurture and discipleship modelled on the example of Jesus as told in the story of the Emmaus Road. Emmaus aims to involve the whole church in evangelism, the nurture of new believers and ongoing Christian discipleship. The course progresses through three stages - contact, nurture and growth, and is used by over 6,000 churches in the UK. Emmaus is ecumenical, although it is written by five Anglicans. For more detailed information, visit the website or contact emmaus@c-of-e.org.uk
- Episcopal Seminaries: Our seminaries both opportunities for theological study – including short-term programs for laity as well as clergy – and often produce resources for parish study. Here are their links:
- Berkeley Divinity School at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut.
- Bexley Hall, Rochester, New York.
- Church Divinity School of the Pacific, Berkeley, California.
- Episcopal Divinity School, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest, Austin, Texas.
- General Theological Seminary, New York, New York.
- Nashotah House, Nashotah, Wisconsin.
- School of Theology of University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.
- Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois.
- Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry, Ambridge, Pennsylvania.
- Virginia Theological Seminary, Alexandria, Virginia.
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