The College Handbook 2014-15 Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS ........................................................................................................... 4 KEY DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR ....................................................................................................... 5 WESTCOTT’S VISION AND MISSION ..................................................................................................... 6 Our Vision ................................................................................................................................... 6 Our Mission ................................................................................................................................ 6 Our Values .................................................................................................................................. 6 A DISCIPLINED LIFE ........................................................................................................................... 7 TUTORIAL AND SUPPORT STAFF ........................................................................................................ 10 THE CAMBRIDGE THEOLOGICAL FEDERATION ...................................................................................... 13 The Federation Office ................................................................................................................ 13 Federation Member Institutions ................................................................................................ 13 Associate Member Institutions ................................................................................................. 14 Federation Worship .................................................................................................................. 14 SECTION 1 FORMATION FOR MINISTRY & MISSION ........................................................... 16 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 17 Formation Criteria for Ordained Ministry ................................................................................... 17 An Integrated Approach ........................................................................................................... 18 Ordained Pioneer Ministers ...................................................................................................... 19 Potential Theological Educators ............................................................................................... 19 TEACHING AND LEARNING ................................................................................................................ 21 Methods of Teaching and Learning........................................................................................... 21 Learning Together .................................................................................................................... 23 TRAINING PATHWAYS ...................................................................................................................... 24 A. Common Awards (Durham University) ................................................................................. 24 B. Cambridge Awards ............................................................................................................... 27 C. Anglia Awards (Anglia Ruskin University) ............................................................................. 30 D. Research Degrees (at Cambridge and other Universities) ..................................................... 32 E. Study and Learning Opportunities Abroad ............................................................................ 33 PRACTICALITIES .............................................................................................................................. 34 The Spiritual Discipline of Learning .......................................................................................... 34 Virtual Learning ........................................................................................................................ 34 Timetable Clashes .................................................................................................................... 34 TUTORS AND TUTORIALS ................................................................................................................. 36 The Role of your Tutor .............................................................................................................. 36 Who’s Who in the Tutorial System? ........................................................................................... 37 What happens in tutorials? ........................................................................................................ 37 The Pattern of Tutorials: Expectations and Objectives ............................................................. 38 Record Keeping ........................................................................................................................ 38 Tutor Groups ............................................................................................................................ 38 Tutor Availability ...................................................................................................................... 38 Confidentiality .......................................................................................................................... 38 ARRANGEMENTS FOR FIRST APPOINTMENTS ...................................................................................... 39 Principal’s Reports (Bishops’ Letters) ........................................................................................ 39 Finding a Title Post ................................................................................................................... 39 The Code of Procedure ............................................................................................................. 39 Support from the College ......................................................................................................... 41 SECTION 2 COLLEGE LIFE ............................................................................................ 42 CHAPEL ......................................................................................................................................... 43 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 43 Preparing and Leading Worship at Westcott House .................................................................. 43 Chapel Timetable ..................................................................................................................... 44 1 Organisation of Westcott Chapel .............................................................................................. 45 Personal Prayer .........................................................................................................................46 COMMUNITY LIFE ............................................................................................................................ 47 Hort ........................................................................................................................................... 47 Partners..................................................................................................................................... 47 Children ..................................................................................................................................... 47 Guests ....................................................................................................................................... 47 College Courts ........................................................................................................................... 47 STUDENT SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE ...................................................................................................48 Counselling ...............................................................................................................................48 Disability and Dyslexia Support .................................................................................................48 Speech Therapy ........................................................................................................................48 Essay Writing Skills....................................................................................................................48 ABSENCES ......................................................................................................................................49 Absence from College ...............................................................................................................49 Relief from College Commitments ............................................................................................49 Bank Holidays ...........................................................................................................................49 THE COMMON ROOM ....................................................................................................................... 50 The Co-ordinating Committee .................................................................................................