This course is intended for any student of Christian traditions, whether living or simply visiting in Europe, interested in seeing this historic Christian tradition through the lens of its centuries-long presence on the European Continent.
In partnership with Anglican Institute in Belgium (Leuven, Belgium), the Virginia Theological Seminary (Alexandria VA, USA), the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe, Trinity Church Wall Street (New York), and the Utrecht Summer School, “Anglicanism in European Perspective” is intended for any student of Christian traditions, whether living or simply visiting in Europe, interested in seeing this historic Christian tradition through the lens of its centuries-long presence on the European Continent.
The Anglican Communion is the third-largest global communion in the Christian tradition, after the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. Yet despite their centuries-long presence in Continental Europe, Anglican churches are relatively little known—and less understood—in Europe. As a tradition with its roots in the Reformation as it was experienced in the British Isles, and as a global church that spread alongside the British Empire, Anglicanism has historically been a migrant church in Europe—until recent years, largely the faith of American and British expatriate communities.
Continental Europe is a distinctive arena for the Anglican tradition. It is one of few places on earth where the churches of more than one province in communion with the See of Canterbury—the sine qua non of membership in the Anglican Communion—are present as neighbours. The four Anglican churches present in continental Europe—the Church of England, the Episcopal Church, the Spanish Reformed Episcopal Church, and the Lusitanian Catholic Apostolic Evangelical Church—each exist for unique reasons, and have distinct histories here. And increasingly, Anglican faith communities draw worshippers from the European contexts and cultures within which they are present—offering worship services in local languages.
Serving clergy, those interested in ordination, and lay leaders of Anglican congregations in Europe are especially welcome to apply.
More information about the programme and lecturers can be found in the day-to-day programme that will be uploaded as soon as possible.
This course can be combined with two additional courses offered by the Summer School in Old Catholic Theology, including a basic course: "Old Catholic Theology, Faith History and Praxis," and a second week of advanced studies: "Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness." That course is offered in immediate connection with the introductory course. Combining both courses leads to a reduction of the total course fee. You can apply for the combination track here "Old Catholic Theology: Contexts and Calling."
Tentative List of Instructors at the Summer School includes:
The Reverend Dr. Katherine Grieb, Director of the Center for Anglican Communion Studies, Virginia Theological Seminary (Episcopal Church)
The Reverend Dr. Charlotte Methuen, University of Glasgow (Scottish Episcopal Church)
The Reverend Dr. Jack McDonald, University of Leuven (Church of England)
The Reverend Dr. Michael Rusk, Rector, Emmanuel Church, Geneva Switzerland (Episcopal Church)
The Right Reverend Mark D.W. Edington, Bishop in Charge, Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe (Episcopal Church)
The course is of specific interest for students from Anglican, Orthodox, Lutheran, Old Catholic, Roman Catholic and ecumenical backgrounds.
Upon completing the course:
Six contact hours per day, about 40 hours or preparatory self-study will be required. Up to 4 ECTS points will be offered for those who also complete a written final paper in this course, as discussed with the faculty.
The student accommodation is available from Saturday 19 July - Friday 25 July. For the additional nights, you would need to find an alternative in Utrecht. Some suggestions are listed here.
The housing costs do not include a Utrecht Summer School sleeping bag. This is a separate product on the invoice. If you wish to bring your own bedding, please deselect or remove the sleeping bag from your order.
N.B. there won't be a recording or online live stream. Although this policy is being reconsidered.
For this course you are required to upload the following documents when applying:
