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Resources Overview of Process & Requirements* Coursework Required*

Constitution & Canons, 1. As a baptized Episcopal member, a spirant starts conversation Although required courses will vary by “Title III: Ministry” with their (usually , then parish committee), who individual (as determined by ), courses on (see 8: “Of the will reflect and decide whether to recommend to . Episcopal polity and canons a re typically a Ordination of Priests” minimum. C linical Pastoral Education (CPE) starting on pg. 79) 2. If recommended to Diocese by parish, the a spirant’s file is is often required. It is also helpful to take classes https://www.episcopalchurch.o reviewed by the Bishop, who will interview a spirant after on the E piscopal church history, liturgy, and in rg/files/attached-files/candc_2 they are interviewed and recommended by a Commission on the following a reas tested on the General 012pp67-125_1.pdf Ministry (or equivalent body). If approved to become a Ordination Examination (GOE) ( see postulant, Bishop decides a training program in conversation http://www.episcopalgbec.org/) : with p ostulant. Contacts: ● Scripture 3. In the course of formation, the p ostulant’s file is reviewed Rev. Canon Charles W. ● Church History including the Ecumenical again by the diocesan Commission on Ministry and the Simmons Movement Bishop, who may approve progress from p ostulant to (c [email protected]) ● including Theology and candidate for Holy Orders. This will typically happen Canon for Ministry, between one and two years after admission as a p ostulant. Diocese of New York ● and Moral Theology ● Studies in Contemporary Society, including 1047 Amsterdam Avenue 4. General Ordination Examinations are usually taken in last Racial and Minority Groups New York, NY 10025 year of theological study. (212) 316-7416 ● Liturgics and Church Music ● Theory and Practice of Ministry Miguel Escobar * See your Diocese’s overview of the discernment process (i.e., for The Diocese will also require candidates to (m [email protected]) New York, visit: complete its own t raining program in Director of Anglican Studies, https://www.dioceseny.org/christian-life/ministry-office/discernmen anti-racism, prevention of sexual misconduct Union Theological Seminary t-for-ordination-as-a-priest/) and the C onstitution & Canons for in ministry, and the disciplinary canons (‘Title details. IV’) of the Episcopal Church.

* Ordination requirements vary by bishop and diocese (usually based on individual needs). One year at an Episcopal seminary (following Union) in not an uncommon requirement.