Training with qualifications: Higher Education (Levels 4 - 7)
Reign Ministries ~ BA (Hons) Theology, Mission and Ministry (with a specialism in youth ministry)
You dream of being used by God to impact youth. You have been active in your church’s youth work. You want more than just a theology degree. You need training, experience and coaching. You have come to the right place.
You can earn a BA (Hons) in Theology, Mission and Ministry with a specialism in Youth Ministry. We are the intensive campus of ForMission College, which is validated by Birmingham Newman University. This will prepare you for a lifetime of effective, missional youth ministry.
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Ridley Hall ~ CertHE, DipHE, BA (Hons) Theology, Ministry and Mission
Building on Ridley Hall’s 20 years experience of training children, youth and families workers for ministry in and beyond the church, we continue to offer practice based, degree level training, for all those called to work with children, families and young people as part of The Common Awards suite of degrees. The Common Awards suite of degrees in Theology, Ministry and Mission is recognised by the church as preparation for professional ministry and mission within churches and to the world. The degree is validated by Durham University and offered at Ridley Hall as part of an ecumenical federation of theological training colleges. Our children, families and youth ministry students are an exciting mix of Anglicans, Pentecostals, Free Church, Baptists, Methodists and more!
Ridley Online ~ Cert HE Theology, Ministry and Mission
Students looking for a solid foundation in ministry and mission and/or studying through partner agencies may undertake the CertHE either full-time over one year, or part-time over two. Many students on this route choose to progress to the BA as self-funded students.
Ridley Online ~ Foundation Award in Theology, Ministry and Mission
The Foundation Award enables you to engage with two theological topics and a relevant ministry topic module, for those looking to sharpen their theological depth in their ministerial practice with children and/or young people
Ripon College ~ 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.