POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION
FOR EMERGING LEADERS WITH VISION
Christian Leadership in Context
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 Student
Overview
The MA in Mission and Ministry (Christian Leadership in Context) enables those leading in church and community projects to develop their skills and approach to mission and ministry.
Students have come from a range of contexts: qualified youth workers, staff in community development projects, volunteer pastoral workers, or those exploring a call to change their career.
The generalised learning in college is all applied to your particular context, allowing you to focus on your specialist area or explore new approaches or areas of leadership.
COURSE Title
MA IN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP IN CONTEXT
LOCATION
CYM Nottingham
Validated By
Newman University
COST
YR1 £2598
YR2 £2598
Yr3 £1500
DURATION
3 Years
QUALIFICATION
MA in Mission and Ministry (Christian Leadership in Context)
Earlier exit routes are available
By integrating postgraduate level learning with CPD opportunities it is also a practical way to keep your professional knowledge and skills relevant and current. This course provides a unique approach to developing the theological thinking, reflective practice, and research skills needed for to shape, lead and develop effective mission and ministry in context.
Studying on this programme will enable you to gain:
- A theological and theoretical underpinning for leadership in church and community contexts
- 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 an 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 development as a leader 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.
Course Outline
- Year A
- Missional approaches to working with communities (30 credits)
- Transforming leadership (15)
- Teaching, learning and informal education (15)
- Year B
- Ministry and professional practice in social context (30)
- Pastoral support, mentoring and supervision (15)
- Optional module (15)
- MA
- Research Project (60)
Validated By:
Entry Requirements
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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 week (October) and termly study days in Nottingham.
Specialist and optional module delivery methods vary each year – generally 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.
