ACADEMICS
WINTER 2025
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) satisfy requirements for the Diploma in Anglican Studies. Unless noted, times listed are Newfoundland time.
Online Divinity Courses
Anglican Ecclesiology & Polity *
The Rev. Dr. David Smith
Starts Feb 4 | Tue 8:00 pm NL, 6:30 pm Eastern, 3:30 pm Pacific (2 hrs)
Church, ministry, and polity from an Anglican perspective, providing an understanding of and appreciation for how the church operates.
Anglican History *
Dr. Gary Graber
Starts Feb 6 | Thu 8:00 pm NL, 6:30 pm Eastern, 3:30 pm Pacific (2 hrs)
The history of the Church in England, covering pre-Reformation times, the English Reformation and subsequent developments, through the worldwide expansion of Anglicanism around the world.
Residential Divinity Courses
Church History 2: Middle Ages and Reformation
Dr. Gary Graber
Starts Feb 3 | Mon & Wed 1:30 pm (90 min)
A study of both the medieval church and the 16th century Protestant Reformation, focusing on major figures, movements, and events of theological and cultural significance, including the seeds of modern denominationalism in the west.
Anglican Ecclesiology & Polity *
The Rev. Dr. David Smith
Starts Feb 3 | Mon & Wed 10:00 am (90 min)
Church, ministry, and polity from an Anglican perspective, providing an understanding of and appreciation for how the church operates.
Theology 2: Christ and Salvation
The Rev. Dr. David Smith
Starts Feb 4 | Tue & Thu 1:30 am (90 min)
A systematic study of our revealed faith, with special attention to Christology—the person and work of Jesus the Christ, and the salvation that he achieved for his people.
Anglican History *
Dr. Gary Graber
Starts Feb 4 | Tue & Thu 10:00 am (90 min)
The history of the Church in England, covering pre-Reformation times, the English Reformation and subsequent developments, through the worldwide expansion of Anglicanism around the world.
Liturgics *
The Rev. Dr. David Smith & Dr. Gary Graber
Register
Starts Feb 5 | Wed 1:00pm (3 hr)
An examination of Christian worship--its history, development, theology, and symbolism--with a duel emphasis on Anglican sacramental theology and its ceremonial expression in the past and contemporary church, and practical instruction on conducting Anglican services.
Residential Chapel Services (during term)
Morning Prayer: Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30am
Holy Communion: Wed 11:00am
Evening Prayer: Mon, Tue, Thu 3:00pm
Table Talk Faculty/Student Fellowship: Select Wed evenings
Theological Thursdays: Thu 6:30pm
Diaconal Ministry Certificate (online)
Theology of the Catechism
The Rev. Dr. David Smith
Jan 11 (6 weeks) | Sat 3:00pm NL, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific (2 hrs)
Delve into the Theology of the Catechism, mastering its content to confidently instruct and guide others in understanding and living out its teachings.
Old Testament Survey
Dr. Aran Persaud
Mar 8 (6 weeks) | Sat 2:30pm NL, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific (2 hrs)
An overview of the Old Testament, focusing on key narratives, themes, and theological concepts from Genesis through Malachi.
Church History Survey
Dr. Gary Graber
May 31 (6 weeks) Sat 2:30pm NL, 1:00pm Eastern, 10:00am Pacific (2 hrs)
An exploration of major events, figures, and movements in Christian history, emphasizing their impact on the development of the Anglican tradition.
Clergy Lifelong Learning
The Anglican Spiritual Way 2
The Rev. Dr. David Smith
Feb 11 (6 weeks) | Tues 4:00pm NL, 2:30pm Eastern, 11:30am Pacific (90 min)
In this second half of the CLL course on Anglican Spirituality we will look at the teachings of Anglican figures from the 18th century, with John Newton and the Wesley’s to J.I. Packer and N.T. Wright in the 21st century. Along the way, we will consider the Anglo-Catholic revival, Evelyn Underhill, and others. The first half of the course is not a prerequisite.
Book of Homilies Discussion Group
The Rev. David McElrea
May 8 | Thur 3:30pm NL, 2pm Eastern, 11am Pacific (90 min)
This reading and discussion group centres on the Anglican Books of Homilies, where we'll explore the rich teachings and wisdom found in these foundational texts. Whether you're new to the Homilies or a seasoned reader, this group offers a welcoming space to learn and grow together.
Campus: 10 St. Clare Ave. St. John's, NL, A1C 5B8, Canada | Email: info@packercollege.ca
Packer College is the theological college of the Anglican Diocese of Canada.