The canons of the Episcopal Church require ordinands to furnish evidence of training regarding:
1. Prevention of sexual misconduct. This training refers to issues relating to both conduct between adults, and conduct with children. This training is generally divided into two courses, one for adults and one for issues relating to children.
2. Civil requirements for reporting and pastoral opportunities for responding to evidence of abuse. This training also refers to issues relating to both conduct between adults, and conduct with children. It is included with the respective training workshops on sexual abuse and misconduct.
3. The Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church, particularly Title IV.
4. Training regarding the Church's teaching on racism.
The School of Theology offers annual workshops that fulfill these canonical requirements.
All degree-seeking and full-time students must complete the workshops on preventing sexual misconduct and anti-racism.
Episcopal students seeking ordination must complete the workshop on the Constitution and Canons to meet requirements for ordination, but it is not a requirement for the M.Div. degree. They may be required to attend other workshops, as determined by the Dean and faculty to be necessary or beneficial to the formation of clergy.
For further information please consult Canon III. 8.5(h), Canons & Constitution of The Episcopal Church 2006, or contact the Associate Dean for Community Life, who is responsible for the coordination of these workshops.
Those students who need to prepare for the General Ordination Exams are encouraged to consider entering in January of the year before the examinations; therefore, obtaining a full calendar year of preparation.
