A FINAL year theology student from Callington, who is studying at Canterbury Christ Church University in Kent, has been selected to train for the ordained ministry in the Church of England. Dom Whitting, 21, a former member of St Mary's Church in Callington and pupil at Callington Community College, has been selected for the training following a three-day conference in Ely, Cambridgeshire, during the summer. As one of only 16 candidates from Kent, Dom's suitability was tested by successfully completing interviews, leading a group discussion and accomplishing a dilemma and response task. Once he has completed his BA honours degree, Dom will begin his three-year training next September at a theological college of his choice where, together with academic training, he will undertake practical placements in churches. Dom said: 'The church has always been part of my life and I have been attending services for as long as I can remember. 'I have a sense of calling to serve God through the Church and have preached at the university, at the Canterbury Baptist Church, and on two occasions back home in Cornwall. 'Once I have finished my training I aim to become a parish priest and have my own parish.' The university's dean of chapel, the Rev Dr Jeremy Law, said: 'This is exciting news for the university and the chapel community. 'Since I became dean of chapel in 2003, Dom is the first chapel member to be selected for ministry. 'It is unusual to be selected at such a young age and he clearly shows exceptional promise.'