The Polity of the Church of England

I.  The Threefold Anglican Ministry in the Writings of Thomas Cranmer, Richard Hooker and Jeremy Taylor

Following Henry VIII's death, the English Ordinal continued the traditional structuring of the Church of England's threefold ministry. Although the three historic ministries of bishop, priest, and deacon survived, the theological reasoning for retaining them varied. The sacerdotal role of the priesthood and the apostolic succession of bishops were at the heart of the debate. 

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II.  William Laud (1573 - 1645) - Writings on the Church, Ministry and Sacraments

William Laud envisioned the Church of England as a via media (middle way) embracing the higher principles of the Reformation and the Catholic and Apostolic faith. However, this vision was significantly less successful than his liturgical legacy. Laud's struggles addressing the rise of non-conformity and the powerful forces gathering beyond his control in the run-up to the Civil War in England echo the many challenges of the Anglican Church today.