Global Anglicanism is becoming increasingly postcolonial as churches in the former colonies of the West continue to find their voice and authority in an increasingly polycentric Anglican Communion. This online course introduces laypeople and clergy to some of the realities and possibilities of the contemporary, postcolonial, global Anglican Communion. Participants will gain pastoral perspectives to be leaders in a global family of churches. The primary text will be the new anthology entitled Living Postcolonial Anglicanism: Prospects for a Polycentric Anglican Communion (Lexington Books, 2025), edited by the instructors. The book includes essays from Anglican leaders from the postcolonial world, several of whom will be guest lecturers in the course. Students will be asked to consider how being part of a postcolonial, global family of churches informs their ministry.
This course will be capped at 40 students.