A. C. Marble School for Theological Formation

The A. C. Marble School for Theological Formation is an Episcopal institution dedicated to academic and theological preparation for leadership and ministry in the Episcopal Church. Led by Dean The Very Rev. Dr. Charles Hawkins, the school provides structured formation programs designed to equip candidates for ordained and lay ministry roles, including the diaconate. The school is a member of the Iona Collaborative (formerly the Iona Initiative), situating it within a broader network of Episcopal theological formation partnerships.

This wiki documents the institutional history, academic programming, and key communications of the Marble School. Sources range from foundational articles describing the school's establishment to annual reports, multi-year academic calendars, required reading lists, and articles addressing canonical questions such as the qualifications for becoming a deacon. Taken together, these materials trace the school's development from its early years through at least its fifth year of operation and into the 2020s.

Dean Charles Hawkins serves as the primary author and voice across virtually all ingested documents, reflecting a closely led institution where administrative, academic, and public communications flow through a single leadership office. The school maintains a home page with quick links to an About Us section, Google Drive resources, and the Booher Library, providing students and prospective candidates with access to essential institutional tools.

This wiki is maintained as a living reference for anyone seeking to understand the Marble School's structure, curriculum, calendar, and mission within the broader context of Episcopal theological education.