POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION
FOR EMERGING LEADERS WITH VISION
Children and Family Work MA
I graduated with a MA in Youth and Community work and Practical Theology … The JNC qualification has opened doors for my career which the MA wouldn’t have done on its own. Funders have appreciated the fact that the work of the YMCA is being delivered by qualified professionals. The JNC qualification provides that validity.
CYM MA GRADUATE
Overview
The MA in Mission and Ministry (Children and Family Work) enables those working with a range of age groups to explore their approach to developing the social and spiritual lives that children and young people grow up in.
COURSE Title
MA CHILDREN AND FAMILY WORK
LOCATION
CYM Nottingham
Validated By
Newman University
COST
YR1 £2500
YR2 £2500
Yr3 £1500
DURATION
3 Years
QUALIFICATION
PG Diploma or MA in Mission and Ministry (Children and Family Work)
The course is ideal for those both with experience and previous qualifications in the field, or retraining to enter ministry with children, young people and/or families for the first time. You will develop knowledge of the social world of the child and apply that to approach to ministry – for example Messy Church, play, discipleship, community projects and so on appropriate to your context.
Your learning is based on your practice and students will continue in their paid or voluntary roles to reflect on real world situations throughout their course. It also encourages opportunities to try new approaches to ministry by spending time with other experienced practitioners.
Studying on this programme will enable you to gain:
- A theological and theoretical underpinning for ministry and mission to children, young people and families
- A grounding in relevant social sciences such as psychology, sociology, social policy and community studies and the ability to relate these to practice in a range of contexts
- A critical understanding of community and church based work, and the tools to transform your practice
- A range of transferrable skills including independent and creative thinking, self-organisation, team-working, communication, project management, etc of interest to employers.
- Broader experience in practice, as a result of undertaking a piece of alternative practice in a alternative context.
Learning in, and from practice – placements
For the duration of the course, it is a requirement that you are hold position (voluntary or paid) within a mission or ministry setting, where your formation as a Children and Families worker will be rooted in ongoing practice.
You will also engage in 1-1 tutorials with experienced professionals who will enable you to learn from what you do in practice, and demonstrate competence as a worker.
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.
- Year A
- Missional approaches to working with communities (30 credits)
- Transforming leadership (15)
- Patterns and approaches to ministry (15)
- Year B
- Ministry and professional practice in social context (30)
- The ecology of child and adoescent development (15)
- Optional module (15)
- MA
- Research Project (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
You will receive support from a dedicated line manager and other colleagues within these contexts, as well as a dedicated team within the theological college who oversee all aspects of your studies.
Alongside the interactive lectures and seminars, you will be part of a facilitated peer formation group and are supported internally by a personal tutor and externally by an experienced practitioner in the field.
Where will I study?
Core module study block week (October) and termly study days in October.
Specialist and optional module delivery methods vary each year – generally 4 days per module in Nottingham in Spring/Summer.
Fees and Funding
Check out our fees and funding overview for further information.
100% OF CYM STUDENTS QUESTIONED IN A RECENT NSS SURVEY DEFINITELY AGREED THAT THEY HAD RECEIVED SUFFICIENT ADVICE AND SUPPORT WITH THEIR STUDIES.
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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