Training for volunteers

Cranmer Hall Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission (focus on Children’s or Youth Ministry)
Our vision for this pathway is training students to enable children and young people to grow in their faith and develop their discipleship.
In this certificate, students will be given the opportunity to deepen their theological understanding and develop their practical skills. The range of modules will not only help students to grow in their own faith and discipleship, but also help them to play a key part in enabling our local churches to grow younger and more diverse. Alongside a solid grounding in theological study, one third of the certificate will be directly exploring ministry with children and young people.

Cuddesdon - Foundation Award in Mission & Ministry with Children, Young People & Families
A new course for volunteers or paid workers, looking for an entry level qualification or as a way in to further training in Higher Education. Can be accredited or non-accredited.
The course will focus on either children or young people and be integrated with theological training in the college.
Training is rooted in innovative and missional approaches, developing intergenerational communities and collaborative working as we seek to reimagine mission and ministry with CYPF.

Cuddesdon - Foundation Certificate in Mission & Ministry with Children, Young People & Families
A new course starting in September 2025, for those engaged in mission and ministry with CYPF as volunteers or paid workers looking to grow in confidence, character and competence whilst exploring their calling to this ministry.
The course is open to all from any denomination and church tradition.
Training is rooted in innovative and missional approaches, developing intergenerational communities and collaborative working as we seek to reimagine mission and ministry with CYPF.
The Foundation Certificate is taught over 2 years part-time or 1 year full-time. Full-time is 2 days per week in college and rest of week in placement.

CYM ~ BA (Hons) Practical Theology (with specialist pathways including JNC option)
This programme is being taught-out and currently not open to new students
Please see the statement on the Institution’s page

Engagement with Children’s Youth and Family Minisstry
This module moves from understanding to engagement. Students will evaluate various historical and contemporary models for such ministry and reflect upon their own ‘inherited’ patterns of practice with a view to gaining practical, biblical and theological strategies for engaging effectively with children, youth and families in church, school and community contexts.
from Oak Hill College