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Academics / Theology

CALL Online Courses (Center for Anglican Learning and Leadership)
Complete course descriptions, dates and registration details are here.
Essential Diaconal Theology Reading List 2021

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Virginia Theological Seminary

VTS prepares women and men from around the world for both ordained and lay service. Masters and doctoral level degrees, non-degree diplomas, and continuing education programs. Information.
Exodus from Privilege: Reflections on the Diaconate in Acts
By The Rt. Rev. Thomas E. Breidenthal
Looks at the transitional diaconate conundrum, saying that the transitional diaconate
expires upon priesting.
 Published in The Anglican Theological Review, 2013. Shared with permission. Read/Download. 
A Theological Framework for Postcolonial International Development Work
By M. Chris McManus
Published in The Postcolonial Church: Bible, Theology, and Mission, 2016 book
Download

The Diaconate Renewed: Service, Word and Worship
By Canon D. Michael Jackson, a deacon in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle, Anglican Church of Canada. An expansive look at the history, revival, formation and  liturgical role of the diaconate. Download.

Change: A Theological Perspective, Deacon John Willets, 2009
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Engaging the Diakonia of All Believers

Developed by AED, this trifold brochure looks at the theology of diakonia, discipleship and the church's call to service.
Additional materials are available in our Books section.
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AED is a membership association of persons and dioceses within The Episcopal Church whose mission is to increase participation and involvement of all baptized persons in Christ's diaconal ministry, especially by promoting and supporting the diaconate.
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Historic Diaconate
    • Members
    • Join - AED Membership
    • Donate
    • Board & Staff
    • Young Deacons
    • Fund for the Diaconate
  • Publications
    • Diakoneo Magazine
    • Deacon Update enews
    • Books >
      • By Deacons
      • Book Reviews
      • By Others
      • Papers & Reports
    • Sermons by Deacons
    • Blogs & Social Media
    • Ormonde Plater Archive
  • Events
    • A3D Conferences >
      • A3D 2024
    • AED's Triennial
    • Life & Work of Deacons
    • General Convention
    • International and Ecumenical
  • Resources
    • Resources Outline
    • Deacon Competencies
    • Discernment
    • Formation
    • Diakonia & Deacon Supervision >
      • Supervision & Managmt
      • Deacon Compensation
      • CPG
    • Practical Training >
      • Lifelong Learning
      • Liturgy
    • Deacon Videos
    • Deacon's Cross graphics
  • Links
  • Gifts
  • Contact