Deep Anglicanism Explored

Deep Anglicanism Explored: The Full Study

An invitation to the depth of Anglican Christianity.

"Fr. Michael Vinson's study guide is like Mr. Great-Heart in Pilgrim's Progress and Vergil in Dante's Divine Comedy—it helps show the way to those who have never been there, or at least this deep. A deep Anglican himself, he helps those wanting to go deeper both understand and apply what I have tried to sketch in this book. Use this guide to start your pilgrimage."

— Gerald McDermott
Anglican priest and theologian, author of Deep Anglicanism

Designed as a companion to Gerald McDermott's Deep Anglicanism, this study guide helps newcomers, inquirers, and those seeking a deeper understanding of Anglicanism explore the worship, theology, spirituality, and sacramental life of the Anglican traditionthrough a guided reading of McDermott's book. Whether used in a parish, home group, or adult formation class, it provides a structured pathway into a tradition whose riches are discovered not in a few weeks, but through a lifetime of prayer, worship, study, and discipleship.

Deep Anglicanism Explored was written by Anglican priest and church planter Father Michael Vinson to help readers engage more deeply with the themes introduced in Deep Anglicanism. Through guided reflection, discussion, practical application, Prayer Book devotion, and recommended readings, participants are introduced to the worship, theology, and practice of classical Anglican Christianity.

The study is suitable for individuals, study groups, parish formation programs, confirmation classes, and Anglican inquirers. A free PDF Leader’s guide is available on the Deep Anglicanism Explored website. 

Three Flexible Study Tracks

• The Inquirer's Track (6 Sessions)
An accessible introduction for newcomers, inquirers, and those considering Anglicanism for the first time.

• The Core Track (13 Sessions)
A substantial survey of Anglican faith, worship, doctrine, and spirituality.

• The Full Study (26 Sessions)
A complete two-semester course covering all thirty-four chapters of Deep Anglicanism for those seeking a more substantial introduction to the Anglican tradition..

Topics include:

• Re-formed Catholic Anglicanism
• The Via Media
• The Book of Common Prayer
• The Daily Office
• Anglican Spirituality
• The Sacraments and the Eucharist
• Baptism, Confession, and Holy Orders
• The Church as One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic
• Apostolic Succession and Anglican Ministry
• Scripture, Tradition, and Authority
• Marriage, Funerals, and Pastoral Theology
• Contemporary Questions Facing the Church

Each chapter includes:

• Chapter Summaries
• Reflection and Discussion Questions
• Practical Applications
• Prayer Book Collects and Devotions
• Preparation for the Next Session
• Suggested Readings for Further Study

This guide is intended to help readers take their first steps—or their next steps—into the depth and richness of the Anglican tradition.

Trial Edition

This study guide is being distributed for use while editorial review is still in progress. The text is substantially complete but has not yet received final editing and proofreading. Readers are invited to submit comments, corrections, and suggestions for improvement (info@deepanglicanismexplored.com) as work continues toward the first published edition.

Author Bio:  The Rev. Canon Michael D. Vinson is Rector of St. Benedict's Anglican Church in Rockwall, Texas, and serves as Canon Missioner for the Diocese of Mid-America of the Reformed Episcopal Church. A priest, church planter, and teacher, he has devoted much of his ministry to introducing people to the depth and riches of the Anglican tradition.