Candidates who have been selected for training for the ordained ministry as either deacons or priests participate in the Ministry Formation Programme, normally of three years duration. This programme is a full and equal partner with the academic programme, which is the Bachelor of Theology for most candidates. The formation programme has the following components

  • Daily prayer and corporate worship

  • A supervised field placement, usually in a parish

  • An annual three day silent retreat

  • Clinical Pastoral Education

  • Five formation intensive weekends each year

Full details of the process and requirements for ordination in the Anglican Church Southern Queensland, see 'God Calling' here.