The Anglican Way of Theology*

Dr. David Ney knew when he became an Anglican that part of his vocation would be to shepherd young evangelicals making a home in Anglicanism, and Trinity is the primary context for this calling. With a BA in Philosophy and Music from the University of Lethbridge, dual masters degrees from Regent College, and a Doctor of Theology from Wycliffe College, he serves as Associate Professor of Church History. His Anglican formation helped him see that Anglicanism offers a vision for thick formation that is creedal, liturgical, social, embodied, and scriptural.

Dr. Ney's primary contribution to Trinity is to live the Christian life. He believes his example is more important to students than his words. His work is most effective when his Christian teaching and scholarship are palpably coherent with his life. He and his wife enjoy having students into their home, communicating that they care about them as people and as Christians. His office is a place of attentive listening and prayer.

There is no substitute for residential theological education. Education for ministry is about breaking bread and fellowship, dialogue and common prayer. His hope is that students will be willing to have real ideas and issues work upon them and that Trinity graduates will help other Christians see that the Word of God is living and active. He enjoys singing, playing the piano, soccer, hiking, and skiing.