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St Mellitus College

About St Mellitus College

Address:

24 Collingham Road
London
SW5 0LX

Contact:
Dr Mark Scanlan
Phone:
020 7052 0248
Email:
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Web:
https://stmellitus.ac.uk/study/programmes/theology-ministry-mission#x-full-program
Trivia/USP:

We offer 2-year Diploma and 3-year BA (Hons) Degree, in Theology, Ministry and Mission with a youth ministry specialism, validated by Durham University. One day per week for term-time teaching and two intensive teaching weeks per year, alongside face to face work in a Christian youth work context.

Courses from St Mellitus College

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).

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)

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