POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION
FOR EMERGING LEADERS WITH VISION
MA in Mission and Ministry (with specialist pathways)
I’ve always been torn between studying social work or on a Christian course and I found that this course really incorporated both aspects…and I really like how it’s both practical and theory.
Abbie
2nd Year MA Student
Overview
Postgraduate study in Mission and Ministry offers experienced workers and graduate entrants to ministry roles with a flexible qualification that will help sharpen their understanding and enhance their practice.
Developed in consultation with CYM graduates, employers and practice specialists this postgraduate qualification offers the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills required for contemporary work with children and families, youth ministry and chaplaincy roles in schools, hospitals and other community contexts…
COURSE Title
MA IN MISSIN AND MINISTRY
LOCATION
CYM Nottingham
Validated By
Newman University
COST
YR1 £2500, YR2 £2500,
Yr3 £1500
(plus £1000 for JNC, usually spread over first two years)
DURATION
Part Time: Typically 3 Years
QUALIFICATION
MA (PG Certificate or Diploma exit routes) in Mission and Ministry (Specialisms 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 mission and ministry in a diverse range of community contexts
- A flexible range of optional modules allowing you to focus your studies on the groups and contexts that matter to you
- 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 within and beyond the Christian sector
- Develop and deepen your experience from previous related qualifications, or provide a foundation for theological reflection on practice
Specialist Pathways
The course offers four specialist pathways, allowing you to focus down on your area of mission and ministry while learning from others in core modules. These are:
You can also choose to complete the MA without a spcialism, giving you the most flexibility in the modules you choose or allowing you a more varied or generalised approach to your practice.
Full details of the modules for each pathway are available here.
Chaplaincy with Children and Young People
- For those working in, or interested in training for chaplaincy contexts.
- Most students will be in educational contexts, but there are broader chaplaincy roles.
- All modules are core, with no options. For full details see the chaplaincy page
Children and Family Work
- For those working in or beyond the church with children and/or their families
Christian Leadership in Context
- For those developing their practice in leadership in churches or other contexts.
- Students leading in contexts not covered in other pathways, e.g. community projects, working in the arts or sport etc.
- Also suitable for those in youth work or ministry who already have the JNC award.
Youth and Community Work (JNC)
- For those working with 11-19 year olds.
- Students successfully passing all academic and practice elements will receive the National Youth Agency’s Professional Youth Work award at the end of their second year.
You can also select to complete the award with no specialist pathway.
- Most flexible option, with four optional modules
- No practice portfolio requirements to complete
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?
Most study blocks take place in our Nottingham teaching centre.
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)
- 2×15 credit modules dependent on specialist pathway
- Year B
- Ministry and professional practice in social context (30)
- 2×15 credit modules dependent on specialist pathway
- MA
- Research Project (60)
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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