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.