The examination was about six hours long, three hours for Bible and three
hours for Worship, Doctrine and Ecclesiology.  Ashley was required to
complete a lengthy questionaire a while before the oral exam which was
"graded" (I know it was read through at least) by Dr. Moock and Bp. West.
They repeatedly remarked on the length and depth of his answers...but that
is something I required as I read and graded the papers before they went to
the Diocese...leave no stone unturned and no door unopened...that's my
motto.  Most of the questions were fair, but I believe a line was crossed
with regard to Baptismal Regeneration, the Real Presence (the Candidate
being told that as the Eucharist was instituted before the crucifixion the
elements couldn't possibly be what He said they were - of course no mention
was made of the Lamb of God slain before the foundation of the world, but no
matter) and a cheap shot taken at the reservation of the sacraments (one
examiner being told (read me) that as the Pasover Lamb was completely
consumed so the elements should be completely consumed).  Otherwise it was
very fair and well done.

Ashley completed his training by extension through Cummins Theological
Seminary and I was his tutor.  We were graciously allowed by Bp. Morse to
chose our own books and I was given a fairly free hand in the setting of
assignments.  I assigned more reading than required and many of his papers
were also very practical in nature.  He has read as many Anglican Divines as
I have in my library, noted scholars such as M. F. Sadler and N. T. Wright,
and was required to teach a few classes (Sunday School, Apologetics, Bible
Study and others) and preach every other Sunday evening.  I'm sure he can
tell you more about his schooling than I have just outlined, but that shoudl
give you the gist of what was covered.  He also had the priveledge of
learning first hand from Fr. Rich with regard to the rituals and practices
of the Eucharist Service, has been in constant e-mail contact with a number
of Anglo-Catholic brethren (Fr. Chad being the most impressive as far as
Ashley is concerned!) and so on.

I appreciate the invitation to the clergy conferences...would one of you
Fathers please let me know when the next one is to be held?  I would love to
try to attend.

God bless.

Fr. J.