Preamble

The Society of Anglican Theologians is an association of Anglican ordained and lay academic theologians in service principally to the College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America, and secondly to the global Anglican community. The Society is dedicated to the encouragement of Anglican theological scholarship, and the recruitment and formation of Anglican theologians from the array of theological disciplines (biblical, dogmatic, historical, moral, and practical) and related disciplines (e.g., philosophy). The Society is oriented by four aims: 1) encouragement and exhortation of its members in teaching, publication, progress in holiness, and the advancement of orthodox Anglican theological scholarship; 2) service to and resourcing of bishops and others involved in official inter-Anglican and ecumenical initiatives; 3) development of theological perspectives on the doctrine and discipline of the ACNA, as requested by the College of Bishops and other committees within the ACNA; 4) revival of the “scholar-clergy” vocation and the development of lay catechists in the ACNA, both of whom contribute to the enhancement of parish-based catechesis.

Requirements for Membership

• Membership in the Society is by invitation only.
• The Executive Committee, drawn from current membership of the Society, will confirm admission of new candidates to the Society.
• Full members must hold a terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent research degree) in a theological or related discipline. ABD candidates, DMin candidates, and non-ACNA candidates may be accepted as affiliate members.
• ACNA members must be confirmed or received in the Anglican Church of North America and submit to its doctrine and discipline sincerely and without reservation. Non-ACNA affiliate members must subscribe to the Jerusalem Declaration.
• Members must agree to live by an Anglican Rule of Life, as minimally set forth in To Be a Christian, qq. 252-255.
• Members will attend annual gatherings of the Society absent extenuating circumstances.
• Any member of the Society may recommend a candidate to the Executive Committee. Members are asked only to recommend candidates whose understanding of their scholarly vocation coheres with the aims stated in the preamble and the requirements stated in this section of the charter.
• A member of the Executive Committee (the “proposer”) will nominate a new candidate for admission to the Society. A second member of the Executive Committee (the “seconder”) will second the nomination. After the nomination is seconded, any objections to admission may be lodged by any member of the Executive Committee. If an objection is lodged, a vote will be taken. Candidates will be admitted by majority vote.

INITIATIVES OF THE SOCIETY

1. Host an annual or bi-annual Anglican theological conference;
2. Develop an imprint for the publication of Anglican theological monographs; 
3. Support publications in academic journals that promote orthodox Anglican scholarship; 
4. Host gatherings at Provincial Assembly;
5. Develop partnerships with ACNA Seminary Consortium institutions, including conferences, journals, job boards, etc.;
6. Serve and resource bishops and others involved in official inter-Anglican and ecumenical initiatives; 
7. Develop initiatives to encourage and support scholar-clergy and lay catechists in their vocations;
8. Partner and share resources with majority world Anglican theological scholars from GAFCON and Global South provinces.

**These initiatives will be carried out by full members of the Society under the supervision of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee may amend this list when necessary. 

Executive Committee

1. Chair: Rev. Dr. Greg Peters, Biola University & Nashotah House Theological Seminary
2. Vice-Chair: Dr. Alex Fogleman, Trinity Anglican Seminary
3. Secretary: Rev. Dr. Mary Baker, All Souls Anglican Church, Wheaton, IL
4. Dr. Edward Smither, Columbia International University
5. Rev. Dr. Stephen Lake, Anglican Church of the Resurrection, Flower Mound, TX
6. Dr. Tiffany Butler, ACNA Provincial Team
7. Rev. Dr. Chris Stroup, President/CEO Anglican House Publishing
8. Ex Officio Episcopal Sponsor: Rt. Rev. Dr. David Hicks, ACNA College of Bishops

Treasurer: Rev. Dr. Joel Scandrett, Trinity Anglican Seminary