The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) seeks to appoint a Director of Contextual Formation. The Director of
Contextual Formation oversees all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led placements and
contextual training in Initial Ministerial Education (IME); teaches on all levels from certificate to master’s
qualifications in the areas of ministry, missiology and pastoral/practical theology, including supervising and
marking dissertations. In addition to IME, SEI provides a range of training and support for lay and ordained
members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to which the Director of Contextual Formation contributes. The post is
based in Edinburgh with some flexibility for home working from another location in Scotland.
Candidates applying for the post will have:
• Episcopal/Anglican holy orders;
• Demonstrable ability in theological education, curate training, knowledge of current ecclesiological trends and an
entrepreneurial spirit in the Episcopal/Anglican tradition;
• Postgraduate qualification in ministry, missiology, pastoral/practical theology or a closely related field (at
least to master’s level);
• Passion for theological and vocational training that equips students to foster vibrant church life through
evangelism and discipleship;
• The candidate will have drive and enthusiasm, be able to work on their own initiative and possess an understanding
of the missiological and theological issues of the twenty-first century in Scotland.