Welcome to Cranmer Hall!
Whether you are reading this as an ordinand raring to train for a lifetime of ministry, a spouse wondering what you have let yourself in for, an independent student, one of our Methodist friends, or however you would define yourself you are welcome as part of this community. In God’s grace we are called together for this time to be a growing, learning, formational community together in His name and under His care.
We are a diverse Christian community centred around Cranmer Hall as an Anglican Theological College concerned with forming men and women for ministry. Most students are preparing for ordained ministry in the Church of England, but we value our diversity and benefit from the full participation of all who form part of our community, including our spouses, children and friends.
Furthermore, Cranmer Hall works in close partnership with the Wesley Study Centre. Through our shared life of worship, service and learning we seek to encourage students to be creative and courageous in their response to God. Together we are all called to serve God in the world. We do this at a time when the churches are experiencing great changes as they seek to respond to the call of God in a period of rapid social and cultural change.
This matters because we are a formational community, entrusted with the privilege of allowing ourselves and others with us to be formed for ministry and leadership in the church of today and tomorrow. This involves the integration of all that we learned into our theology, our practice and our character both as individuals and as a body. It can only truly take place in the context of a community committed to worship and mission and involves learning from what we are as well as what we say, from an implicit as well as an explicit curriculum.
In other words, everything here is part of your training (although not part of the assessment of your training). God will use the things that go wrong or are hard as much as He uses the bits that go well. He shapes us and forms us for ministry in a broken and real world, as part of an imperfect church. This is not to excuse shortcomings in our community, but it is to encourage us to be those who are active participants in our own formation. This is a big task, but it is held together in grace and truth by the One who calls us and equips us.
Thus we are a formational community, and we are an academic community where learning matters. Please don’t be put off by this, we are here to help all learn and thrive, but equally do be prepared to work hard. Here you will learn in a way which shapes your ongoing growth. Your tutor is always on hand to help guide and support you in this. We are part of Durham University and you are a full member of the University with access to it’s facilities. Details can be found on the website (www.dur.ac.uk) of all manner of facilities, and, of course St John’s College has many clubs and societies which you could join.
As members of the University we also adhere to various policies for our own safety and growth. Many of these are in common with the University so, for example, our equality and diversity policy can be found at www.dur.ac.uk/diversity.equality/, and others are college wide like our data protection policy, a copy is available from the Warden’s PA. The ‘Children in college’ policy (www.dur.ac.uk/resources/johns/policies/ChildrenInCollege.pdf) is of particular note if you have family or visitors as we seek to welcome all in a manner which is warm, safe and caring.
On a practical note, please do be aware that there will be a significant amount of building work going on behind Cranmer this year. This is part of a significant development of our buildings which will greatly enhance our facilities for generations to come. On page ? there is a picture of the proposed Learning Resource centre which reminds us that this is all part of a fantastic master plan. It does mean some inconvenience for us, though, and I am sorry about that. Please do talk to me or another member of staff if there are problems in this regard. Importantly, though, please remember that the building site is a building site. Access to the building area is strictly forbidden, and this area is clearly delineated. Please respect this, as it is for your safety.
Please continue to be aware of the security of the buildings in general. Builders will come and go through their own entrance. Visitors who you don’t know should always be directed along the Bailey to the main entrance.
Finally, can we encourage you to join with us in our efforts to be more environmentally responsible as a whole college. One of the delights of a new build is being able to incorporate features like air-source heating pumps. Much of college is harder to adapt to a lower carbon footprint, but we can all play our part. Each room should be issued with a blue bag. Please use it to recycle where possible. Please turn lights, heaters, taps, televisions, and computers off where possible. (Incidentally, we have just been reminded that if you watch TV in your room you need your own TV licence.) You know the environmental drill, let’s work together share good practice and make a difference.
This handbook contains lots more useful information about life at Cranmer Hall. Please do ask, though, if you cannot find what you are looking for.
The Revd Mark Tanner
Warden
2012
CONTENTS
Dates for the Year ………………………………………
College Requirements for Anglican Ordinands ………
College Structure ………………………………………………
John’s Hall ………………………………………………………
Tutorial List ………………………………………………
Discipleship Groups ..……………………………………
Chapel ………………………………………………………
Leading Morning and Evening Prayer ………………
Cranmer Meals ………………………………………………
Residence in College and Outside
Properties during Vacations ………………………
ACCESS ………………………………………………………
Student Spouses and Cranmer Courses …………………
Room Bookings ………………………………………………
Cranmer Common Room Officers ………………………
Guide to CCR Meetings ………………………………………
Guidelines to use of laptops in lectures …………………
Pastoral Counsellors and Spiritual Directors ………
Overseas Possibilities ………………………………………
Data Protection Policy ………………………………………
Grievance Procedure ………………………………………
College Council and Cranmer Committee ………………
Directory
Teaching and Tutorial Staff ………………………………
Administrative Staff ………………………………………
Student Lists …………………………………………......
Dates of terms
CRANMER HALL, ST JOHN'S COLLEGE, DURHAM
DATES OF TERMS 2012/2013
Michaelmas: 1st October – 14th December
New students induction : 28th/29th September (MATM) and 4th October (all new students)
(Reading Week 4th– 10th November)
Epiphany: 14th January – 15th March
(Reading Week 10th – 16th February)
Easter: 22nd April –7th June
Michaelmas Term will start with All-Age Worship at 6.00 pm on Tuesday 2nd October.
There will be a buffet supper for all students, staff and families on
Wednesday 3rd October at 5.30
Epiphany and Easter Terms begin with All-Age Worship and a bring-and-share tea on the Sunday before the first day of term.
Information in this handbook was correct as ? September
Dates for the year
MICHAELMAS 1 October– 14 DecemberSeptember
Monday / 24 / 11.00 / Teachers’ Meeting tbc
Weds-Thurs / 26-27 / 9.30 / MA Induction
Monday / ? / 12.30 / Supervisors’ Lunch
October
Tuesday / 2 / 4.00 / Cranmer Hall and WSC new students arrive
7.00 / Welcome Meal
Tuesday / 2 / 6.00 / Welcome Service
Continuing students return
Wednesday / 3 / 10.30 / University Matriculation – Durham Cathedral
Wesley Study Centre start of year worship (venue – North Road Methodist Church)
Wednesday / 3 / 5.30 / Buffet Supper for all students and families
Thursday / 4 / 1.00-4.30 / Quite afternoon in Durham Cathedral
Friday / 5 / 9.15-3.30 / Faith Spirituality and Ministry Conference, Leech Hall
Saturday / 6 / 4.00 / BBQ for everyone, Brass Thill (ACCESS)
Sunday / 7 / 5.00 / WSC Beginning of Year Service, North Road Methodist Church
Monday / 8 / Term and teaching begins
Tuesday / 9 / 2.00 / Cranmer Committee
Tuesday / 11 / 7.15 / Welcome Service for new Warden, Durham Cathedral
Saturday / 13 / Afternoon of fun and games, followed by Principal’s Ceilidh
Wednesday / 17 / 7.30 / Cranmer Hall/WSC Freshers’ visit to Cathedral, hosted by the Dean of Durham
November
Fri-Sun / 2-4 / WSC retreat
Friday-Sunday / 2-4 / Cranmer Hall First Year Weekend
Monday-Friday / 5-9 / Reading Week
Saturday / 17 / Durham Preaching Day (Kate Bruce)
Friday / 30 / 9.00-4.00 / Myers-Briggs Workshop
December
Friday / 7 / 2.00 / College Council/AGM
Friday / 7 / 6.30 / Festival Dinner
Friday / 14 / Term Ends
9.30 / Cranmer Reporting Day
EPIPHANY 14th January – 15th March
January
Weds – Thurs / 10-11 / Cranmer Reunion tbc
Sunday / 13 / 4.00 / All-age worship and bring-and-share tea
Monday / 14 / Term begins
Wednesday / 23 / 2.00 / Cranmer Committee
February
Wednesday / 30 / 3.45 / WSC Management Committee meeting
Saturday / 2 / Marriage and Ministry day - Leavers
Monday-Friday / 11-15 / Reading Week
Tuesday / 26 / Meeting re Final Reports (Final Year Ordinands) Tristram Room
March
Friday-Sunday / 1-3 / Faith Sharing Weekend (First Year Ordinands)
Saturday / 2 / 9.00 – 4.00 / ‘Step Forward’ event with Archbishop John Sentamu at Bishopthorpe
Tuesday / 5 / Meeting re Penultimate Reports (1st/2nd year ordinands) Tristram Room
Friday / 8 / First year students classes in place of Monday 4th (day off)
Wednesday / 13 / Ash Wednesday (Quiet Day)
Friday-Sunday / 16-18 / Cranmer Retreat (Leavers and spouses)
Friday / 15 / Teaching ends
Monday / 18 / Reporting Day
EASTER 23 April– 8 June
April
Thurs – Friday / 19-20 / Cranmer Vicars’ and Leavers’ Conference
Sunday / 22 / 4.00 / All Age worship and bring and share tea
Monday / 23 / Term begins
Wednesday / 25 / 2.00 / Cranmer committee
Mon – Friday / 21-25 / Diversity
Mon – Thurs / 21-23 / Conflict Management
Wednesday / 30 / WSC Management Committee
Mon-Fri / 28-1 June / Schools Week (first years)
Mon-Fri / 28-1 June / Leavers Programme
June
Mon-Tues / 4-5 / Bank Holidays
Wednesday / 6 / Quiet Day
Friday / 8 / 6.30 / Leavers’ dinner
Monday / 11 / 9.30 / Reporting Day
Friday / 13 / WSC term ends
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR ANGLICAN ORDINANDS
The Church requires ordained ministers who are disciplined, skilled, sensitive and spiritually alive. Above all, it needs people who are Christ-like; in touch with God and the world. Cranmer exists to support the development of such people for today’s church.
The pattern of life for stipendiary Anglican ministers is demanding. In addition, the shape of the ministry diary is not always set by the minister (especially during a curacy), but by the ministerial needs and shape of life experienced in a particular parish. Generally less is required of ordinands than will be asked of deacons following ordination. However, the Cranmer programme aims to assist ordinands as they make the transition from lay leader to deacon, providing ministerial experiences, together with tutorial support through which personal and theological reflection can take place.
To achieve this, these are the general commitments covering your membership of Cranmer Hall if you are training for the ordained ministry.
1) Be in residence for the full number of weeks each term and inform your tutor and the Warden if you need to be away.
2) Attend lectures, seminars and other academic and pastoral commitments as required by your course, including:
a) Study days
b) Quiet days
c) A retreat, normally the College Retreat in your second year
d) First Year Weekend
3) Attend Morning Prayer each weekday at 8.30 a.m. (said in Discipleship Groups on Wednesdays); or Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m. on Saints’ Days.
4) Attend the Tuesday College Communion and two other evening worship events each week, as agreed with your tutor. (Married ordinands with young families may occasionally arrange to be at home on a Tuesday evenings so that their spouses can attend the College Communion. This should be discussed with your tutor.)
It is accepted that these arrangements may not work for all ordinands all the time, especially for those who travel long distances to College, or who are single parents. Particular exceptions should be discussed as they arise with the Warden.
5) Take a full part in your Discipleship Groups if you are a full time student, including meal and hospitality duties. Part time students should agree the level of involvement in a Discipleship Group with the Warden.
6) Let your tutor or the Warden know if there is any significant correspondence between you and your diocese.
7) Meet with your tutor at least three times a term to discuss academic, pastoral and spiritual development.
8) Pay College and Common Room fees promptly.
9) Take no action about arranging a Title until you have discussed it with the Warden a year before ordination.
10) Eat in Hall at least eight times per week, normally including lunch on Tuesday to Thursday and evening meal on a Tuesday.
Practical Preparation for Public Worship (“Nuts and Bolts”) – All Anglican Students
Michaelmas Term 2010
Mondays, 11.20 – 12.10 in the Chapel