The Chaplain leads worship each Sunday at 10.30 am in the College chapel. The service is Holy Communion. It is a welcoming community.

The Chaplain offers study and conversation groups on matters of interest and concern to you.

"Meditation Mondays: start your week right at SJC College Chapel, every Monday 8.00 -8.15 am starting Sept 10."

You can learn more about chaplaincy at St John’s College by contacting the Chaplain. His contact information is shown below. Chaplaincy: The Rev. Dr. John Stafford 3rd Floor St John’s College 4748543 j_stafford@umanitoba.ca

Our Work
The Faculty of Theology at St John's College exists to offer courses in Bible, theology, and related disciplines. The College is recognised by the Anglican Church of Canada, and we take our place within the Winnipeg Theological Consortium as a member institution. Students typically enrol in the Diploma in Applied Theology program, but may also register for individual course as external students from other institutions, where permission has been granted.

Students enrol in the Diploma program in order to establish their learning base for various ministries in the Diocese of Rupert's Land, both ordained and non-ordained. It is important to understand that new developments in our appreciation of ministry lead us to consider that training for ministry should be lifelong. Distinctions between various forms of ministry are made in consultation with the Bishop of Rupert's Land and his councils. Some of our students may go on to be ordained following successful completion of the Diploma, and completion of the Advanced Certificate. Others will see themselves as being prepared for particular ministries within their congregations. The common factor in this is the very high regard in which academic preparation is held by both the Diocese and College.

The Faculty of Theology comprises its Dean, the Rev. Dr. John Stafford, and various sessional instructors.

As you consider your ministry, why not take time to discuss what you read here with your family and friends in ministry, and your parish or church community. The Faculty of Theology at St John's College is always ready to help you. If you are a student studying at another institution, you may find that some of our courses will fit your program. To discuss your options, you can contact the Faculty office to make an appointment. We are always ready to be of assistance. To enrol in individual courses as an Special Student, you must have the written permission of your Academic Dean, or program advisor.

From the Dean
It is a pleasure to introduce the Faculty of Theology at St John's College, and to invite your interest in its work. To study theology is both a reflective endeavour and one which calls forth serious action in its relation to the world. The spirit of inquiry which characterises all human enterprise is present in our work at the College as we seek to equip our minds for effective understanding of the Christian message, and its characteristic Anglican expressions. The Faculty of Theology exists within St John's College to serve the needs of students who desire to study theology and its attendant subjects, as they seek to equip themselves for various Christian ministries. Although the College stands within the history and traditions of the Anglican Church, students from a variety of backgrounds are welcomed. Our commitment to theological education is predicated upon the Church's own commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and the supportive network of Anglicans in the Diocese of Rupert's Land.

Behind the formal structures of this Calendar, lies a community dedicated to the exploration and nurture of truth. So you will find yourself in good company. The courses and programs available represent the commitment of Faculty and staff alike to work beside you, and equip you for the goals of learning. The work of theological study is not only the acquisition of knowledge and critical skills, but also the formation of a patient spirit that is open to the things of God, gracious in its boundaries, and caring in its living. In this way, we seek to cultivate the habits of lifelong learning, and the joy of discovery.

The motto of St John's College, chosen by the first bishop of Rupert's Land, David Anderson, was taken from Ps 36:9, In your light we shall see light. The sentiments of the Psalmist remain vital for us today as a College community, and it is my privilege to invite you into its fellowship.

The Rev Dr John K. Stafford
Dean of Theology