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Durham E-Theses Durham E-Theses A history of the regional theological courses and an evaluation of their eectiveness in the initial training of the clergy of the church of England Edmondson, John James William How to cite: Edmondson, John James William (2003) A history of the regional theological courses and an evaluation of their eectiveness in the initial training of the clergy of the church of England, Durham theses, Durham University. 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Academic Support Oce, Durham University, University Oce, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HP e-mail: [email protected] Tel: +44 0191 334 6107 http://etheses.dur.ac.uk 2 Abstract Author: EDMONDSON John James WiUiam Title: A History of the Regional Theological Courses and an Evaluation of their Effectiveness in the Initial Training of the Clergy of the Church of England. Degree: PhD in Theology, 2003 The purpose of this thesis is firstly to provide a co-ordinated history of the development of the network of Regional Theological Courses which has grown, since the founding of the Southwark Ordination Course in 1960, to a position where by 2000 the network was providing part-time training for about half of the ordinands of the Church of England. Secondly there is a critical assessment of the effectiveness of these Courses both relative to the more traditional Theological Colleges and having regard to the work of those ordained and in parochial ministry. The thesis draws heavily on unpublished primary source documentation from the archives of the Courses, together with interviews with key personnel and a survey of those who have trained on the Courses, their subsequent supervisors and diocesan Bishops. Chapters 1 and 2 describe the development of the Courses fi-om 1960-1979 and Chapter 3 is about the watershed of 1979 when unexpectedly all the Courses were validated for training Stipendiary as well as Non-Stipendiary clergy. Chapter 4 introduces critical questions raised by key interviewees and Chapter 5 describes further interviews with current Course Principals. The period from 1979 to 2000 is covered by Chapter 6 which describes central Reports and debates and Chapters 7- 10 which show the development of the individual Courses in the Regions. Selected curriculum issues are raised in Chapter 11 and this is followed by the results of the Survey of Bishops in Chapter 12, of Supervisory Clergy in Chapter 13 and of Past Students in Chapter 14. Chapter 15 lists conclusions and recommendations. Further information from the surveys that is not included in the main text has been provided as supplementary material. A History of the Regional Theological Courses and an Evaluation of their Effectiveness in the Initial Training of the Clergy of the Church of England. 2 volumes: Volume 1 by The Rev John James William Edmondson Submitted for the degree of PhD in Theology University of Durham: Department of Theology 2003 A copyright of this thesis rests with the author. No quotation from it should be published without his prior written consent and information derived from it should be acknowledged. 1 2 MAR 200A Table of Contents Volume 1 Abstract of thesis p. 1 List of tables included in the text p. 4 Note on supplementary material p. 7 Declaration of originality and statement of copyright p. 8 List of Abbreviations p. 9 Preface p. 11 Chapter 1: The Beginnings of Part-time Training in the Modem Church of England p. 13 Chapter 2: The Initial Phase of Course Development 1970-79 p. 32 Chapter 3: The Watershed of 1979 p. 63 Chapter 4: An Introduction to Critical Questions p. 72 Chapters: Interviews with Principals p. 84 Chapter 6: Central Church Reports and Debates 1979-2000 p. 95 Chapter 7: Development of Individual Courses 1979-2000; the North and South-West p. 126 Chapter 8: Development of Individual Courses 1979-2000; London and the South East p. 171 Chapter 9: Development of Individual Courses 1979-2000; The Midlands and West p.213 Chapter 10: Development of hidividual Courses 1979-2000; The South and East p.242 Chapter 11: Curriculum Issues p.266 Chapter 12: Survey of Opinions of Bishops about the Courses p.287 Chapter 13: Survey of Opinions of Supervisory Clergy about the Courses p.307 Chapter 14: Survey of Past Students p.337 Chapter 15: Conclusions and Recommendations p.398 Volume 2 Contents p.422 Appendix: The 54 recommendations of ACCM 30 p.423 Bibliographies: 1 - Books p.428 2 - Reports and Pamphlets published by the Church of p.432 England 3 - Unpublished Primary Source Materials p.438 Supplementary Survey data relating to Chapter 12 - Bishops p.453 Chapter 13 - Supervisory Clergy p.475 Chapter 14 - Students p.501 List of Tables Contained Within the Text (Note that the reference numbers refer firstly to the chapter of the text and secondly to the table number within that chapter.) 1/1 Chart showing the Chronology of the Regional Theological Courses described in this thesis p. 14 2/1 Total students in training on the Courses, 1973 p. 34 2/2 Appendix E from GS303,1976 p. 38 5/1 Details of interviews undertaken [with Principals] p. 84 6/1 Total numbers in training on the Regional Courses (1980-2000) p. 97 6/2 Approved fees for theological Colleges and Courses (1982/3) p.lOl 8/1 SEITE students, 2000 p. 179 8/2 OHMTC students, 1988/89 p.205 11/1 Structure: Diploma and MA in Theological and Pastoral Studies (extract from EMMTC Validation document, 2001) p.273 11/2 Modular Structure of the Three Year Course (extract from WEMTC Validation document, 1997) p.274 12/1 Rating of Course Training relative to College Training by Bishops p.296 13/1 Relationship of Course to College Training by Subject area (supervisory clergy) p.313 13/2 Percentage comparison between Bishops and Supervisory clergy (in rating Course to College training by subject area) p.314 13/3 Overall rating of Course training relative to College training (by Bishops and Supervisory clergy) p.316 13/4 Differentiation between the Regional Courses by Supervisory clergy p.317 13/5 Preparation for posts of senior responsibility (assessment of Supervisory clergy) p.318 13/6 Notable Competences in Course-frained individuals (assessment by Supervisory clergy) p.329 13/7 Notable Problems in Course-trained individuals (assessment by Supervisory clergy) p.330 13/8 Principle Strengths of Regional Course training (assessment by Supervisory clergy) p.331 13/9 Principal weaknesses of Regional Course training (assessment by Supervisory clergy) p.332 13/10 Other issues concerning training on Courses (raised by Supervisory clergy) p.3 3 3 14/1 Student Survey: Course Comparisons Question 6: General feelings about the training experience p.345 14/2 Student Survey league Table of Current Courses Question 6: General feelings about the training experience p.346 14/3 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 10, Overall ratings of Courses by students (analysis by subject area) p.351 14/3 (ii) Question 10 - Overall Numbers saying 'less than reasonable' i.e. negative ratings p.353 14/4 Student Survey: league Table of all Courses based on all parts of the curriculum investigated. p.356 14/5 To what are (students') general feelings about the training experience most closely related? p.358 14/6 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison. Question 10, in depth knowledge of the Bible p.361 14/6 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 10, in depth knowledge of the Bible p.362 14/7 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison. Question 10: General Academic Theology p.363 14/7 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses. Question 10: General Academic Theology p.364 14/8 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 12: Compatibility with Educational Needs p.367 14/8 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 12: Compatibility with Educational Needs p.368 14/9 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 11: Coping with Demands of the Course Time-Wise p. 3 70 14/9 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 11: Coping with Demands of the Course Time-Wise p.371 14/10 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 10: Personal Grov^^h in the Life of Prayer p.373 14/10 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 10: Personal Growth in the Life of Prayer. p.374 14/11 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 10: Training in Mission Awareness and Skills p.377 14/11 (ii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 10: Training in Mission Awareness and Skills p.378 14/12 (i) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 15: Churchmanship Support p.382 14/12 (ii) Student Survey: Course Comparison Question 15: Churchmanship Support. Proportion of respondents feeling particularly supported or threatened p.383 14/12 (iii) Student Survey: League Table of Current Courses Question 15: Churchmanship Support p.384 14/12 (iv) Churchmanship of those (students) feeling particularly supported by their Course p.385 14/12 (v) Churchmanship of those (students) feeling particularly threatened
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