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Anglican Studies was established by the Faculty of Theology at 性爱学堂 and the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa in 1981 to prepare candidates for lay and ordained ministries in the Anglican Church of Canada through university-level theological formation.

The Centre for Anglican Studies was established in 2026 to empower new directions for participation and partnership. While formation for ordination remains integral to the mission of the Centre for Anglican Studies, people are connected with the Centre through diverse degree programs, courses, and events.

The Centre for Anglican Studies belongs to the network of Anglican colleges and universities of Canada and is a member of the Ontario Provincial Commission on Theological Education (Anglican Ecclesiastical Province of Ontario).

Leadership

Sarah Kathleen Johnson

Director of the Centre for Anglican Studies

Sarah Kathleen Johnson is Associate Professor of Liturgy and Pastoral Theology and Director of the Centre for Anglican Studies. She is a practical theologian who studies Christian worship in the context of a changing North American religious landscape. Her research at the intersection of liturgical studies and sociology of religion employs qualitative methods that value everyday religious experience. She is the author of Occasional Religious Practice: Valuing a Very Ordinary Religious Experience (Oxford University Press, 2025). Dr. Johnson was appointed an Honorary Canon of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa in 2025.

Margo Whittaker

Anglican Chaplain

Margo began serving as Anglican chaplain at 性爱学堂 in September 2023 almost 20 years after graduating with a Bachelor of Theology and a Masters in Pastoral Theology. Serving in the Diocese of Ottawa since her ordination as a Deacon in November 2005, and Priest in April 2006, and currently serves part-time as Priest-in-charge at All Saints Greely Church. Margo loves to study theology, read speculative and other fiction, and find space to do art and move on the trails. Margo has been married to Michael for more than 26 years. They have two grown daughters.

Mykayla Turner

Director of Music

Mykayla Turner is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Theology at 性爱学堂. She conducts qualitative research on the liturgical practices of 鈥渆cumenical shared ministries鈥� (i.e., multi-denominational congregations) in rural communities. Mykayla is an active church musician and liturgist in Mennonite, Anglican, and other settings. In addition to serving as Director of Music for the Centre for Anglican Studies, Mykayla directs and chairs the team of volunteers who maintain , a curated collection of free prayers, songs, and other liturgical resources from Anabaptist sources. She enjoys rock climbing and studying in coffee shops.

Professors

John Chapman
THO4162/4163/4164/4165 Practicum in Ministry I, II, III, IV
THO3170 Proclaiming the Word of God in the Liturgy: Homiletics
THO4110 Eucharist

Kevin Flynn
THO4205 Theologies of Ordained and Lay Ministry

Thomas Hubschmid
THO3147 The Anglican Tradition

Sarah Kathleen Johnson
THO3171 Introduction to Ministry
THO3169 Liturgy and Experience: An Introduction to Christian Worship
THO3170 Proclaiming the Word of God in the Liturgy: Homiletics
THO4110 The Eucharist
THO4161/THO6301 Sociological Perspectives on Christian Community
THO3149/THO6302 Liturgy and Ethics in Times of Crisis

Jon Martin
THO2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies: Sacred Hospitality鈥擟onnecting Church and World

Alana McCord
THO3174 Contemporary Anglican Theology

Research Associates

Scholar-practitioners and doctoral students can apply for renewable three-year terms as Research Associates at the Centre for Anglican Studies. Contact the Director of the Centre for Anglican Studies for more information.

The Anglican tradition has distinctive history, theology, and practice, while sharing much in common with other Christian traditions. This microprogram prepares students for lay and ordained leadership in the Anglican tradition. Anglican Studies at 性爱学堂 was established by the Faculty of Theology in collaboration with the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa in 1981.

While this microprogram is intended for Master of Divinity students, it is open to other undergraduate students. The microprogram is offered in English.

Program Requirements

Compulsory Courses

• THO3124 Reforming the Church
• THO3147 The Anglican Tradition
• THO3118 Anglican Liturgy
• THO3174 Contemporary Anglican Theology
• THO2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies

Two courses directly related to the Anglican tradition that are offered by other institutions affiliated with the Anglican Church of Canada may count toward the microprogram with the approval of the Director of Anglican Studies.

Courses

THO3124 Reforming the Church
A study of church history from 1400 to present, movements of Catholic and Protestant Reform, significant social and cultural developments and their influence on the evolution of theology and church structures.

THO3147 The Anglican Tradition
A survey course designed to help students reach an understanding of the Anglican tradition and of Anglican theological method and spirituality.

THO3118 Anglican Liturgy
An introduction to the historical and theological development of the Anglican liturgical tradition from the Reformation Book(s) of Common Prayer to the present.

THO3174 Contemporary Anglican Theology
The religious thought of a number of major figures during a period when Anglican theology has developed in an international context.

THO2177 Selected Topics in Anglican Studies
Study of a particular period, school or representative author of Anglican thought.

Christian Worship鈥擜 Service of Word and Table in the Anglican Tradition

Thursday, 12:10 p.m.
De Mazenod Chapel

The Centre for Anglican Studies hosts a weekly liturgy during the Fall and Winter academic terms. All are welcome. Everything you need to participate is printed or projected.

Daily Prayer

The Centre for Anglican Studies hosts hybrid Morning and Evening Prayer on a schedule that shifts with each academic term. Contact the Anglican Chaplain for information about the current schedule.

Centre for Anglican Studies Scholar-Practitioner Workshop

First Friday of the Month
Online

There is no neat division between the church and the academy. Many ministry leaders hold advanced degrees and engage in scholarly work. And plenty of academics study and write about the practices of the church. This workshop is intended for those who fall into both categories, through an Anglican lens. It meets once a month, on the first Friday of the month, to share their work, study emerging research, and explore what it means to be both a scholar and a practitioner in the Anglican world. Contact the Director of the Centre for Anglican Studies for more information.

Events (2026-2027)

Fall Retreat: Praying Through Art

October 3, 2026

Members of the Centre for Anglican Studies community take time to connect with God and one another at the beginning of the academic year.

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa Synod

October 22鈥�24, 2026

The Centre for Anglican Studies is present at the annual synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ottawa as an exhibitor.

Sacred Journeys: Stations of the Cross Art Exhibition

February 5鈥揂pril 3, 2027
De Mazenod Chapel

The Centre for Anglican Studies is hosting the Stations of the Cross, an interpretation in fabric art by liturgical artist Karen Brodie Archibald, during the season of Lent. The exhibition is open to the public.

Events associated with the exhibition include retreats for the 性爱学堂 and Anglican Diocese of Ottawa communities and a choral concert with the Caelis Academy Ensemble.

An opening reception with the artist takes place on Friday, February 5.

Workshop: Can we sing JERUSALEM?: Power, Englishness, and Reconciliation in Anglican Worship

February 25, 2027
7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

PhD candidate Joshua Zentner-Barrett presents his doctoral research, examining how Anglican worship has been shaped by colonization. In this hands-on workshop, Josh invites participants to reflect on their own experiences of Anglican worship while also sharing his findings from nine months of fieldwork in Ottawa churches.

Official Launch of the Centre for Anglican Studies

April 1, 2027

The official celebration of the launch of the Centre for Anglican Studies.

Anglican Deacons Canada Conference

June 3鈥�6, 2027

The Centre for Anglican Studies is honoured to host the conference.