Training and Formation Process

Candidates for ordination in the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn need to be theologically equipped for the task of leadership in God’s mission and church in this Diocese. St Mark’s National Theological Centre (St Mark’s) is our preferred training institution for both theological study and practical ministry formation.

Theological Formation

In order for ordination candidates to be equipped to serve the people of God in the ministries they will be called to undertake minimum standards for training are set. Please refer to the A Guide to the Process of Discernment, Confirmation, Training and Formation for Ordained Ministry for details of training requirements.

Applicants with prior theological qualifications will need to have that learning assessed by the Director of St Mark’s, or his nominee, against the Diocesan template prescribed for ordination candidates. These applicants may well be required to complete further study but wherever possible it will count towards a further degree.

Ministerial Training

We require all ordination candidates to complete theological studies and ministry formation. Please contact the Director of Ministry Training & Development on the link below for specific information.

For more information on the process of ordination please you can read A Guide to the Process of Discernment, Confirmation, Training and Formation for Ordained Ministry or contact the Director of Ministry Training & Development, Bishop Vanessa Bennett, here.