Introduction
In education and theological formation, the focus is on:
- growing in grace, humility, openness, curiosity, and kindness
- developing educational and theological literacy
- ilearning to reflect theologically through the study of the scriptures, reason, tradition and experience (the Wesleyan Quadrilateral)
Education and theological formation underpin many of the practical skills required for mission and ministry, as well as develop a knowledge base necessary for effective ministry, and from which a holistic missional outlook flow. This area of formation also fosters a personal and spiritual depth, necessary to sustain effective officership. Education and theological formation can also build a stronger theological identity, while equipping you to facilitate theological formation for others.
Officer Formation partner with Higher Education, Learning and Development, and Vocational Training at EBC, along with external organisations, to deliver a broad range of formational opportunities. Some of these are brief introductory modules, while others are more significant educational undertakings, such as higher education units.
Alongside what is offered in Personal and Spiritual Formation, and Mission and Ministry Formation, these formational opportunities make up the bulk of the cadet experience, equipping you for full-time ministry.