Scottish Episcopal Institute

The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) is the theological college of the Scottish Episcopal Church. 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.

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]

The SEI has four formation pathways:[3]

  • Part-time study: three to six years, with ordinands and lay candidates continuing in their regular jobs
  • Full-time study: three years, with ordinands attending an ancient Scottish university to study for a theology degree and also training part-time with the SEI
  • Mixed-mode training: three years, with ordinands becoming part of a ministerial team for on-the-job training and also training part-time with the SEI
  • Tailored study: at least two years, for those with prior theological education who need practical and ministerial formation

Journal

The institute has published The Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal since 2017.[4] It is published quarterly, and is peer-reviewed and open-access.[5]

Notable people
  • The Revd Canon Anne Tomlinson has been principal of the SEI since its foundation.[6]

References
  1. "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. "The Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal". The Scottish Episcopal Church. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
  5. "Scottish Episcopal Institute launches new Journal". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  6. "The Scottish Episcopal Institute Appointment". The Scottish Episcopal Church. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2018.
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