2.2.2 THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY Governance THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY is a registered charity and a Company Limited by Guarantee. It has a governing body in the form of the Council, which includes representatives from sponsoring churches and other stakeholders, including students and staff, as well as co-opted members. Council currently meets once a term and has ultimate responsibility for ensuring THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY fulfils its purpose by monitoring its activities and supporting its development. The current Chair of Council is Revd Canon Chris Dench. THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY Council has two sub-committees:- • The Board of Management: responsible for the oversight of the management of THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY within the framework of objectives, policy and strategy agreed by the Council. It usually meets once a term and is chaired by the Chair of Council. • The Board of Studies: responsible for internal oversight of THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY programme. It is currently chaired by The Revd Rebecca Swyer, and includes student representatives as well as members appointed by Council. 2.2.3 University partnerships The IME Phase 2 pathway is part of THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY programme, which is validated by Durham University, under the Church of England’s Common Awards scheme. 2.3 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 2.3.1 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION All curates need to contact their respective Diocesan administrators and programme directors regarding any matters pertaining to their curacy. Matters regarding modules need to be directed towards the appropriate individuals with academic responsibility. Throughout your programme of study you will also be using a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). THE VLE is used for staff-student communication as well as the provision of study resources. Regular access is essential for all students. As far as communicating with us is concerned, the best person to contact is as follows: • Matters related to a particular module – the module tutor, or if they are not available, the module convenor; • Matters related to registration and assignment submission – the Academic Registrar (THE ST AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY). 2.3.2 BOARD OF STUDIES, RESIDENTIAL EVENTS & STUDY DAYS STUDY DAYS AND RESIDENTIALS Years 1,2,3 Day School – Saturday 22 September 2018 ISC Canterbury Residential w/e –12-14 October 2018 Aylesford Priory Formative Assessment Groups – w/c 29 October 2018
The Bishop responds with a letter of response to the F&M Team and meets with all deacons the following month (early June) in preparation to be ordained as a priest. 19 MONTH BISHOP REPORT 19 months into the curacy, (March in the following year after the curate has been ordained as priest) a report initiated by the F&M Team for the Bishop will be compiled consisting of the following aspects: Assessment from the curate and training incumbent reflected in the Annual Review ‘checklist’ (online); Observational assessment from the Curacy Programme Director and from the curate’s Formation Assessment Group Facilitator, commenting on the formation of the curate; The Supervision Logs for the past 10 months (online); Placement Report Lay Assessment of the curate (online) This report goes to the Bishop who will write a letter of response to the curate regarding the assessment (cc F&M team). If there is concern, the curate will be asked to see the Bishop individually, although they are also free to request such a meeting as well. 30 MONTH REPORT Initiated by the Formation & Ministry Team, 40 days prior to the final curate residential weekend, evidence towards the 30MBR will be gathered from the following: Assessment from the curate and training incumbent reflected in the Annual Review ‘checklist’ (online); The final TI report based on the Formation Criteria as to whether the curate is ‘fit to practice’; Observational assessment from the Curacy Programme Director and from the curate’s Formation Assessment Group Facilitator, commenting on whether the curate meets the formational criteria; The Supervision Logs for the past 11 months (online); Lay Assessment of the curate (as per 19 month report) (online) An essay from the curate reflecting on their curacy including thoughts about their future ministry; The Bishop will meet with each curate the following month(s) and provide a letter to each curate as to whether they are ‘fit to practice’ (cc F&M team). Comments by an independent assessor appointed by the diocese to moderate a compiled report for the Bishop will also be gathered from a random selection of curates. 11. CURATE MINISTER AND TRAINING INCUMBENT ANNUAL REVIEW FORM : YEARS 1 - 3 : PART 1 1. Personal : During the first three year period Assistant Ministers should:
Assessors and Training Incumbent meet with Curate and together agree Part One and Part Two Training Incumbent sends agreed report to IME Phase 2 Co-ordinator. Name of Curate …………………………………………………………... Date ………………………………………………….. CHECKLIST: This checklist outlines the specific skills and areas of expertise which might be addressed in the first four years of ordained ministry, not all of which will be relevant to the particular context in which curates find themselves. Part 1 Indicate the level of competence that has been gained in relation to the listed skills by marking the relevant point on the scale (low to high). Level of competence gained to date Low High 1 The curate demonstrates a good practice in liturgy and worship |….|….|….|…..|….| 2 The curate demonstrates maturity, integrity and stability in pressure and change |….|….|….|…..|….| 3 The curate demonstrates a care for self developing sustainable patterns of life and work |….|….|….|…..|….| 4 The curate demonstrates the ability to form and sustain relationships |….|….|….|…..|….| 5 The curate demonstrates good practice in pastoral and professional relationships |….|….|….|…..|….| 6 The curate demonstrates a participation in the mission of God in acts of mercy, service and justice |….|….|….|…..|….| 7 The curate demonstrates creativity in their nurture of all ages towards faith development |….|….|….|…..|….| 8 The curate demonstrates the effective communication of the gospel in public and personal contexts |….|….|….|…..|….| 9 The curate demonstrates the confidence of a skilled practitioner of the Word in it’s study, interpretation and in it’s communication |….|….|….|…..|….| 10 Any Comments: