POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION
FOR EMERGING LEADERS WITH VISION
Chaplaincy with Children and Young People MA
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Overview
Our flexible postgraduate studies pathway is ideal for those newly appointed into Chaplaincy roles, or those more established who are seeking to challenge and deepen their understanding and practice of this area of ministry. Out students are mainly in educational settings but it could be applied to other contexts.
It enables students to gain an essential grounding in the theology of ministry and of contextual practice, and to combine these foundations with contemporary patterns and approaches in Chaplaincy…
COURSE Title
MA IN CHAPLAINCY WITH CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
LOCATION
CYM Nottingham
Validated By
Newman University
COST
YR1 £2500
YR2 £2500
Yr3 £1500
DURATION
PG Cert 1-2 Years
PG Dip 2-3 Years
MA 3-4 Years Part Time
QUALIFICATION
MA in Mission and Ministry
(Chaplaincy with Children and Young People)
Earlier exit routes are possible
Through the analysis of historical and contemporary literature from the field, it will enable students to unpack, explore and critique their own Chaplaincy ministry with young people or children both theologically and practically.
Studying on this programme will enable you to gain:
- A theological and theoretical underpinning for practice in a range of chaplaincy contexts
- Develop your thinking in principles of community and spiritual care
- A critical understanding of education and/or health sector based work, and the tools to transform your practice in these contexts
- A range of transferrable skills including independent and creative thinking, self-organisation, team-working and supervision, creative communication.
- Develop and deepen your experience from previous related qualifications, or provide a foundation for theological reflection on chaplaincy practice
- Flexibility to investigate a focussed area of your choice in the Negotiated Study of Professional Practice
Learning in, and from practice
For the duration of the course, it is a requirement that you are hold position (voluntary or paid) within a relevant setting, where your professional formation as a Chaplain will be rooted in ongoing practice.
You will also be supported by experienced professionals who will enable you to learn from what you do in practice, and demonstrate competence in Chaplaincy settings
Course Outline
The first two years of the course are delivered on a rolling basis, so ‘Year A’ will only be delivered on alternate years. Students starting in 2020 will begin with ‘Year A’.
- Year A
- Missional approaches to working with communities (30 credits)
- Critical approaches to chaplaincy in context (15)
- Specialist study of professional practice (15) (usually Educational chaplaincy / Working in a School Community or similar)
- Year B
- Ministry and professional practice in social context (30)
- Spiritual care, spirituality and child development (15)
- Pastoral support, mentoring and supervision (15)
- MA
- Dissertation (60)
Validated By:
Entry Requirements
BA Honours degree at 2:2 or equivalent experience / prior learning
At least 100 hours experience in ministry, as a volunteer or paid staff
Completion of safe to practice checks (Enhanced DBS, Access NI)
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Academic and Pastoral Support
Alongside the interactive lectures and seminars, CYM provides study skills training, and ongoing academic advice and support for students, as integral components of the programme.
Where will I study?
Core module study block weeks and termly study days in Nottingham (October)
15 credit modules delivered in various ways at CYM Nottingham – typically 4 day modules in spring/summer
Fees and Funding
Check out our fees and funding overview for further information
Changes to modules: we comply with Newman University general academic regulations. Please review the additional course information and terms and conditions.
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