The Formation Team works in partnership with Theological Education Institutions (TEIs) and dioceses to ensure and develop the quality of Initial Ministerial Education – the formation and training of ordinands and curates, and of new licensed lay ministers.
We support online learning in the TEIs and dioceses, in particular through the provision of Virtual Learning Environments and offering a range of online resources.
We conduct research to inform and support practice which will encourage the flourishing of clergy. We do this especially through the ten-year Living Ministry project.
Contact the team
- Head of Formation
Keith Beech-Gruneberg ([email protected]) develops policy and offers advice to dioceses and TEIs in relation to Initial Ministerial Education. - Blended Learning Officer
Ken Farrimond ([email protected]) supports online learning provided by TEIs and dioceses. - Senior Researcher
Liz Graveling ([email protected]) advises on, organises and undertakes research, in particular the Living Ministry project. - Quality Assurance Administrator
David Hanson ([email protected]) manages the quality assurance processes (annual self-evaluation and periodic external reviews).