20 Apr 2005 - Ministers of Religion from Abroad: Second Stage Consultation
Following the introduction last year of an English language requirement for ministers of religion from abroad, the Home Office are now inviting faith communities' views on two further measures the Government is considering introducing in order to ensure that ministers of religion admitted from abroad have the skills needed to practice ministry in a diverse and cohesive society.
The first is a possible requirement for ministers of religion to have appropriate accredited qualifications to practice ministry and secondly whether post entry ministers of religion should be asked to undergo an assessment of civic knowledge and community engagement.
The closing date for responses to the consultation is 31st May 2005.
The first is a possible requirement for ministers of religion to have appropriate accredited qualifications to practice ministry and secondly whether post entry ministers of religion should be asked to undergo an assessment of civic knowledge and community engagement.
The closing date for responses to the consultation is 31st May 2005.
