Objective Exams
Both Presbyteral and Diaconal candidates will take 4 objective exams in the areas listed below. These exams include multiple choice, true fall, fill in the blank and matching questions. Like all ACNA West exams these objective exams are diagnostic in nature. They are intentionally robust with the intention of challenging candidates in order to determine the depth and bread of their knowledge in each of the 4 content areas.
Once a candidate whose name has already been submitted by the Diocesan Representative is ready to write the Objective Exams, the candidate will alert the Common Canonical Exam Coordinator. In addition, the candidate or Diocesan Representative must submit the name and contact information for an Exam Proctor. Objective Exams will be sent by the Common Canonical Exam Coordinator to the Proctor.
Candidates may take the Objective Exams at any time throughout the year. Candidates are encouraged to complete the Objective exams within a 60 day period, though this may be adjusted by Diocesan and candidate request. Objective Exams will typically be returned to the candidate within 7 days.
Objective Exam Areas with Study Guides
Holy Scripture
The Holy Scripture Objective Exams consists of an Old Testament section and a New Testament Section, The content is described further in the Holy Scripture Objective Exam Study Guides available below. Candidates have up to 1 hour to complete each of the 2 Holy Scripture Objective Exams.
New Testament Objective Exam Study Guide
Liturgy
The Liturgy Exam includes 50 questions covering the areas detailed in the
Liturgy Objective Exam Study Guide.
Candidates have 1 hour to complete the Liturgy Objective Exam.
Church History & Anglican Church History
The Church History & Anglican Church History Objective Exam include multiple choice and matching questions. Study guides for each area available below. Candidates have up to 2 hours to complete both exams which must be taken in a single sitting.
Church History Objective Exam Study Guide
Anglican Ecclesiology & Polity
The Anglican Ecclesiology & Polity Objective Exam covers the following 5 areas:
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General Ecclesiology & Polity
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The Parish
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The Diocese
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The Anglican Church In North America
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Global Anglicanism
The study guide is available below.
Candidates have 1 hour to complete the Anglican Ecclesiology & Polity Objective Exam.
ACNA West Objective Exams FAQ
Q: What happens if a candidate fails an exam? All ACNA West Exams are diagnostic, meaning there is no failing the exam. Candidate exams will be sent to their ordaining Diocese who will determine how best to support the candidate in attaining competence if needed.