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The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) is the theological college of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Anglican church in Scotland. It provides training and theological education to those preparing for lay and ordained ministries in the Scottish Episcopal Church. It also provides training for leaders of the United Reformed Church. [1] [2] The SEI was formally launched in October 2015, [1] and replaced the Theological Institute of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

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Education

Since 2016, the Scottish Episcopal Institute has been involved in the Common Awards, and as such has its academic qualifications validated by Durham University. [3]

As of 2021, the SEI has three formation pathways over the first three years of ministerial education: [4]

The Common Awards programmes lead to a 240-credit Diploma of Higher Education, equivalent to the first two years of an English undergraduate degree (Durham University being an English university). As ordinands headed for incumbency are expected to have a degree in theology by the end of their sixth year of training, the SEI offers the 360-credit Common Awards BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission in years four to six, requiring a further 120 credits of study (equivalent to one year full-time) on top of the diploma. [5]

Journal

The institute has published The Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal since 2017. [6] It is published quarterly, and is peer-reviewed and open-access. [7]

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References

  1. 1 2 "New Scottish Episcopal Institute dedicated for ministry formation". Glasgow Churches Together. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  2. ↑ "Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI)". The Scottish Episcopal Church. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  3. ↑ "the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI): Formation for ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church" (pdf). Scottish Episcopal Church. General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church. June 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  4. ↑ "Initial Ministerial Education 1–3 Handbook 2021–2022" (PDF). Scottish Episcopal Institute. 24 September 2021. p. 12. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Initial Ministerial Education 1–3 Handbook 2021–2022" (PDF). Scottish Episcopal Institute. 24 September 2021. p. 13. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  6. ↑ "The Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal". The Scottish Episcopal Church. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  7. ↑ "Scottish Episcopal Institute launches new Journal". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  8. ↑ "The Scottish Episcopal Institute Appointment". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  9. ↑ Walker, Donald (2023-03-22). "New SEI Principal is appointed". The Scottish Episcopal Church. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
  10. ↑ "Who's who". The Scottish Episcopal Institute. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2024-05-01.
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