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St Mellitus - BA (Hons) Theology, Ministry & Mission (youth or children’s ministry focus)
The full-time degree programme is completed in three years, including one midweek teaching day per week (dependent on centre of study). The programme for Independent students includes two teaching weeks per academic year, each involving 5 consecutive days of taught input Monday-Friday at our London Centre. Ordinands are required to attend 5 residential weekends and one residential week per academic year. It is recommended that a minimum of one-two additional day(s) per week is undertaken for private study.
The degree programme consists of 360 credits and modules are undertaken at levels 4, 5 and 6.The degree programme gives students a strong and broad foundation in their theological understanding and develops skills for thoughtful application to practical ministry. Building on Certificate and Diploma level study, students continue their study in Mission and Apologetics, Advanced Biblical Studies, Advanced Topics in Doctrine, and Issues in Contemporary Culture. All degree students also undertake a longer piece of written independent research in theology.
Independent students choosing a focus in Youth Ministry or Emerging Generations will undertake specific modules related to these areas that build on those covered up to Diploma level.
The full-time BA Programme is offered at our East Midlands, London Monday and South West Centres. (Please note that the Youth Ministry focus is only available in our London Monday Centre).
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St Mellitus - Certificate in Theology, Ministry & Mission (Youth or Children’s ministry focus)
The full-time certificate programme is completed in one academic year, including one midweek teaching day per week (dependent on centre of study). The programme for Independent students includes two teaching week, each involving 5 consecutive days of taught input Monday-Friday at our London Centre. Ordinands are required to attend 5 residential weekends and one residential week. It is recommended that a minimum of one-two additional day(s) per week is undertaken for private study.
The Certificate consists of 120 credits and modules are undertaken at level 4. The Certificate lays the building blocks of Christian theology by introducing foundational subjects such as Christian Tradition, Evangelism, Church History, Biblical Studies, Spirituality & Discipleship, and Christian Worship. It also engages students in learning how to reflect theologically on practical aspects of mission and ministry.
For independent students choosing a focus on ministry to Emerging Generations, alternative modules that focus on this area will be undertaken. (Note, the option to select a focus in Youth Ministry is not currently offered as a Certificate)
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St Mellitus - Diploma in Theology, Ministry & Mission (Youth or Children’s Ministry focus)
The full-time diploma programme is completed in two years, including one midweek teaching day per week (dependent on centre of study). The programme for Independent students includes two teaching weeks per academic year, each involving 5 consecutive days of taught input Monday-Friday at our London Centre. Ordinands are required to attend 5 residential weekends and one residential week per academic year. It is recommended that a minimum of one-two additional day(s) per week is undertaken for private study.
The Diploma consists of 240 credits and modules are undertaken at level 4 and 5. The Diploma builds on Certificate level study, offering the opportunity to expand and deepen thinking in subjects such as: Doctrine, Ethics, Biblical Studies, Practical Theology, Ecclesiology, and Leadership.
The full-time diploma programme is offered at our East Midlands, London Monday and South West centres.
For independent students choosing a focus on Youth Ministry or Emerging Generations, alternative modules that focus on these areas will be undertaken. (Please note that the Youth Ministry focus is only available in our London Monday Centre)
A limited number of bursary places are available for students based in Church of England churches
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St Padarn’s ~ MA Specialism in Children, Young People & Families
The delivery method for this pathway concentrates all teaching into three intensive blocks (Monday to Wednesday) a year for two years. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of those working with families, young people and children. In the standard programme, students will study three modules a year for two years, followed by a year of dissertation writing. Residentials take place at our site in Cardiff, where there is purpose built modern ensuite accommodation, catering, teaching rooms, common room and chapel. The latest Periodic External Review undertaken by the Church of England concluded, “St Padarn’s MA specialism in children, young people and families is probably the best such programmes in the UK – arguably as good as any in the world.” Our teaching team include Lisa Lyall (Glo!), George Lings (former Director of Research - Church Army), Lucy Moore (Growing Faith), Yvonne Morris (Oxford Diocese), Rick Otto (New Wine/Diocese of Manchester), Gary Smith (Message Trust), Rachel Turner (previous director of Parenting for Faith), Mark Griffiths (St Padarns), Chloe Richards (Alpha and Evangelical Alliance)
SWYM | BA (Hons) Applied Theology (Moorlands South West)
The BA (Hons) Applied Theology is delivered by Moorlands College in partnership with South West Youth Ministries and is validated by the University of Gloucestershire.
The Applied Theology degree has been designed to give you a robust, biblical foundation on which to build your life and ministry. Whether you are exploring a call to ministry, preparing for missional leadership, or wanting to grow as a children’s and families worker, this programme will equip you to serve God in practical and relevant ways in a fast-changing, turbulent world.