Ordained Local Ministry (Olm) Student Handbook 2019-20
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ORDAINED LOCAL MINISTRY (OLM) STUDENT HANDBOOK 2019-20 CONTENTS Page Introduction Welcome 3 Ordained Local Ministry in the Church of Ireland 4 OLM Programme of Courses Overview 5 OLM Course Exemptions 5 OLM Course Costs 5 Open Learning Administration 6 OLM Certificate 6 Students OLM Student Ordinands 7 Other Open Learning Students 8 Study Skills 9 Individual Spiritual Life 12 University and Colleges Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) 13 Edgehill Theological College (Edgehill) 13 Church of Ireland Theological Institute (CITI) 14 General Regulations 15 Organisation Open Learning Oversight Committee 16 OLM Co-ordinator 16 Workshop Venues 16 Learning Hubs and Students 17 1 CONTENTS (continued) Page Personnel Course Leaders (2019-20) 20 Hub Tutors (2019-20) 21 Course Information Academic Calendar (2019-20) 23 Open Learning Courses (2019-20) 24 Course Assignments and Assessments 27 Coursework Checklist 30 Open Learning Assignment Cover Sheet 31 Academic Offences 32 Libraries Queen’s University (QUB) Library 34 Edgehill Theological College (Edgehill) Library 34 Representative Church Body (RCB) Library 35 2 WELCOME Early on as we began our work as the Open Learning Oversight Committee, it became apparent that an OLM Student Handbook was required. Thanks to the hard-work of our Co-ordinator, the Reverend Ken Rue, that has now come to fruition. I hope you find this to be a helpful guide to all you need to know about the six courses being delivered over the next academic year. Those who began training last year raised a number of pertinent questions over the course of their studies and Ken has attempted to address these so that they don’t become issues again. There was a sense that in Year One we were feeling our way somewhat and I trust all will be more organised as we move into the second cycle. With the first OLM ordinations due to take place this Autumn, ordained local ministry should begin to become an accepted ministry and play an important part in parish life. I trust that those preparing for ordination as deacons will experience a warm welcome in their particular ministry context and be richly blessed in it. I wish to acknowledge the support of Open Learning at Queen’s University and also the part played by the respective staff teams at Edgehill College, Belfast and CITI in Dublin. We are grateful to those who will lead our courses this year and those who have agreed to act as tutors. +Patrick Tuam: Joint-chair, Oversight Committee 3 ORDAINED LOCAL MINISTRY IN THE CHURCH OF IRELAND • It is an ordained ministry – OLMs are deacons and priests in the fullest sense of the word. A priest is a priest and an OLM is not in any way a second class ordained minister. They have a different role but their orders are second to none. • It is a local ministry – limited to the parish/group of parishes, rural deanery or archdeaconry. However, ‘local’ may be defined in that context. Hence the selection is for a diocese by a diocese and ministry is subject to the bishop’s licence for a particular locality. Local is not a diminutive term – local ministry is about valuing the locality and empowering the local congregation. • It is a self–supporting ministry – transfer to any form of stipendiary or what is known as non– stipendiary ministry is not possible without attending a Selection Conference and completion of full ministerial training. • It is a supervised ministry – an OLM is always supervised by a stipendiary priest. He/she may have pastoral and liturgical oversight of a parish and be the go–to priest but an overseeing rector/rural dean/archdeacon should always be responsible for administration and chairs the select vestry. • It is a recognised ministry. It is a particular ministry recognised by the Church and for which training has been undertaken and ongoing support is required. • It is a collaborative or team or companion ministry. An OLM is always part of a team of clergy and lay people there to facilitate a ‘healthy church’. The OLM should always see that an essential part of his/her role is to support and work with the stipendiary priest. • It is missional – not simply about filling gaps but intended to expand the missional outreach of the local Church community. 4 OLM PROGRAMME OF COURSES OVERVIEW ‘A’ SET (2018-19, 2020-21) ‘B’ SET (2019-20, 2021-22) Theological Reflection Christian Spirituality Biblical Studies 1 Christian Theology Worship and Preaching 1 Pastoral Skills Biblical Studies 2 Worship and Preaching 2 Pastoral Theology Leadership and Ministry Church History Teamwork and Self-Understanding The above courses are provided in association with Queen’s University Open Learning (OLE). These courses are supplemented by specific Church of Ireland training which is provided through an annual weekend of seminars led by bishops. OLM COURSE EXEMPTIONS Up to four course exemptions are available. For those who have completed the Foundation Course through CITI or either of the current ‘reader courses’, two exemptions will be granted. A primary degree in a related subject will earn three exemptions and a masters four. Degrees in unrelated subjects will not lead to exemptions, neither will other unrelated awards or those from non-academic bodies. To apply for exemptions, copies of certificates should be sent to the OLM Co-ordinator, Revd Ken Rue, at his home address, ‘Shancarrig’, Cronroe, Ashford, Co Wicklow A67 E268. OLM COURSE COSTS OLM Course Costs are borne, in the first instance, by the individual student’s diocese. A diocese may then invoice the student for some or all of the costs. For 2019-20 the cost per course will be £140/ €160. Costs for the Bishops’ Study Weekend will be paid by the respective bishops. Generally students meet their own book and travel costs. 5 OPEN LEARNING ADMINISTRATION Administration for the Open Learning courses is based at Edgehill Theological College and all queries should be directed to [email protected] . A form will be available for you to indicate in which of the Learning Hubs you wish to participate and which venue you wish to attend for Workshop sessions. Details of course study books will also be given on this form. Payments will be made directly by Dioceses. OLM COURSE CERTIFICATE It is envisaged that a Certificate in Theology and Reflective Practice for successful completion of twelve courses or equivalent will be awarded. 6 OLM STUDENT ORDINANDS September 2018 Intake Adrian Bell Connor Colin Birnie Down and Dromore Rory Blake-Knox Down and Dromore Louise Bowes Connor Colin Brownsmith Clogher Patricia Coleman Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Patrick Culleton Cork, Cloyne and Ross Albert Dawson Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Stephen Doherty Down and Dromore Karen Duignan Tuam, Killala and Achonry Janet Finlay Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Stephen Frost Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Carol Hennessy Meath and Kildare David Jardine Down and Dromore Anne Locke Connor Alan Melbourne Meath and Kildare Clive Moore Tuam, Killala and Achonry Caroline Morrow Tuam, Killala and Achonry Adam Norris Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Maebh O'Herlihy Tuam, Killala and Achonry James Reid Meath and Kildare Carole Reynolds Tuam, Killala and Achonry Alan Robinson Meath and Kildare Edmund Smyth Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Janet Spence Connor Abraham Storey Clogher 7 OLM STUDENT ORDINANDS September 2019 Intake John Addy Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Patrick Delaney Tuam, Killala and Achonry Richard Dring Cork, Cloyne and Ross Jim Fleming Down and Dromore Stephen Green Connor Yvonne Hutchinson Meath and Kildare Ger James Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Ciaran Kavanagh Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Marion Keating Meath and Kildare David Murphy Armagh Brendan O'Loan Connor Michael O'Meara Cashel, Ferns and Ossory Carole Pound Cork, Cloyne and Ross Xante Pratt Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh Pat Ryan Meath and Kildare Glenn Thompson Connor Joe Turner Down and Dromore Malcolm Young Kilmore, Elphin and Ardagh There may be late entrants to the September 2019 intake who have not yet been approved by their Diocesan Bishops for training. OTHER OPEN LEARNING STUDENTS Methodist Ordination Formation students, Methodist Local Preachers in training and others will also be enrolled on the Open Learning courses which the OLM Ordinands will study. 8 STUDY SKILLS The following information on Study Skills has been adapted from the Learning Resources section of the QUB website. This section also has helpful information on, inter alia, Academic Writing, Referencing, Critical Thinking, Research Skills and Time Management. The complete Learning Resources section may be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/learning/LearningResources/ Learning Styles There are many different theories and views of learning styles and approaches to learning. You may have heard of people talking about 'visual learners', 'kinaesthetic learners' and others. An overview of these different learning styles can be seen below: • Visual (spatial) Learners - Learners who prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. • Aural (auditory-musical) Learners - Learners who prefer using sound and music. • Verbal (linguistic) Learners - Learners who prefer using words, both in speech and writing. • Physical (kinaesthetic) Learners - Learners who prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch. • Logical (mathematical) Learners - Learners who prefer using logic, reasoning and systems. • Social (interpersonal) Learners - Learners who prefer to learn in groups or with other people. • Solitary (intrapersonal) Learners - Learners who prefer to work alone and use self-study. From the list above you may already know the type of learner you are and you may have a better idea of techniques that you should develop (combined with time management, note taking etc.). However, you may still have some difficulty, or would like a better interpretation of your learning style. There are many tools available that will provide you with a more comprehensive analysis of your learning style and also can provide you with more practical tips for studying.