Scottish Episcopal Institute

25/08/2026

The SEI community is now gathered at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth, from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th August for its 2026 Orientation Week.

Orientation Week marks the start of the academic and formational year. It is a time for the community to worship, to learn and to rest in God. It includes the intake of 10 new students as well as the return of continuing students to their formal Initial Ministerial Education – Phase 1 (IME1).

One of our incoming students, Emily Ballard-Nairn, shares a reflection from the summer in preparation for the year ahead.

Read more here: https://sei.scot/news/ime1-orientation-week-2026-begins/

(Image Courtesy: Emily Ballard-Nairn. Image Description: An image with a gold and green field in the foreground. Green, summer trees in the background. The top half of the photo is a blue sky full of clouds.)

21/08/2026

The Scottish Episcopal Institute is delighted to welcome Rev Dr Garfield Campbell as Research Associate – a member of the project team to deliver the Durham University Seedcorn Grant funded: ‘Teaching the Legacies of Slavery in TEI’s: Exploring teaching practice concerning the transatlantic slave-trade and reparations.’

Read more about the Legacies of Slavery project and Rev Dr Campbell here: https://sei.scot/news/welcoming-rev-dr-garfield-campbell-as-research-associate/

12/08/2026

The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) is seeking a fulltime Institute Administrator (1.0 FTE).

Salary: £27,382-£30,819

Contract: Fulltime, permanent.

Hours: 35 hours per week worked across 5 days (.8 FTE or 28 hours will also be considered). Some occasional evening or weekend work may be required with time off in lieu.

Location: 40 Torphichen Street, Ground Floor West, Edinburgh EH3 8JB (usually a minimum of two days a week in the office and as duties require) with occasional travel in Scotland.

Annual leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus 10 public holidays. Pro-rata for part-time staff.

Closing date: 31st August 2026, midnight.

Visit the SEI website for full details: https://sei.scot/news/institute-administrator-recruitment/

29/07/2026

The Scottish Episcopal Institute held its annual Board of Examiners meeting on Tuesday, 28 July 2026.

The Board of Examiners consider the quality of academic procedures and standards upheld by the Scottish Episcopal Institute in its marking, moderation, and teaching. The Board also consider the progression of its students, and the recommendation for awards to the Durham University (Overarching) Board of Examiners.

Read more here: https://sei.scot/news/board-of-examiners-2026/

24/07/2026

Dr Victoria Turner (Director of Studies), Alana Hathaway (Academic Administrator), Rev Cletus Sullo (Associate Tutor), and Revd Dr Garfield Campbell (Research Associate) all attended Common Awards' Annual Staff Conference. This year’s theme was ‘AI and the Future of Theological Education’.

Read more here: https://sei.scot/news/common-awards-staff-conference-2026/

20/07/2026

Congratulations to the Rev Dr Karen Kiefer, ordained Deacon in June!

Read more here: https://sei.scot/news/perth-ordination/

Image Description: Four people, all deacons and IME1 leavers, wearing robes and stoles, standing and smiling for a photo inside St Ninian's Cathedral, Perth.

07/07/2026

Interim Principal Recruitment

Purpose of the role
The Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) is seeking a six month fixed-term interim principal to guide the institution through a time of transition. In the past few months, this theological education institute (TEI) has experienced the departure of the previous Principal and a change of location.

The Interim Principal, working with colleagues in SEI, the Institute Council, and in the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (GSofSEC) will provide strategic, operational and pastoral leadership for SEI during this ongoing time of transition. The postholder will work collaboratively with staff and key stakeholders to maintain the academic and formational activities of SEI, strengthen governance, review structures and processes, and ensure the Institute is well positioned for future sustainability and development.

Closing date: Sunday 9th August 2026
Interviews: In the week beginning 17th or 24th August

For informal enquiries about this role, email [email protected], for the attention of the Convener of Institute Council.

To learn more about this role, please visit: https://sei.scot/news/interim-principal-recruitment/ and download the job description and person specification.

24/06/2026

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church was held in Stirling between the 11th and 13th of June.

Rev Dr Anna-Claar Thomasson-Rossingh and Dr Victoria Turner presented the work of SEI for 45 minutes on the Friday morning.

SEI staff would like to thank the General Synod for their encouragement and support.

https://sei.scot/news/sei-at-general-synod-2026/

22/06/2026

Congratulations to Tosh Lynch, ordained Deacon on Saturday! https://sei.scot/news/glasgow-ordination/

16/06/2026

Congratulations to Emma Herd and Lana Woolford, ordained to the diaconate on Sunday

Sunday 14 June saw a joyful service at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Many SEI students were there to celebrate with Emma and Lana as they were ordained to the Diaconate by Bishop Dagmar. On…