POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
PROFESSIONAL AND MINISTERIAL FORMATION
FOR EMERGING LEADERS WITH VISION
Youth and Community Work PG Dip/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
Endorsed by the NYA, the CYM PGDip/MA in Mission and Ministry (Youth and Community Work) is the perfect course for experienced workers and graduates seeking a theologically orientated professional youth work qualification (JNC).
COURSE Title
MA IN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY WORK (JNC)
LOCATION
CYM Nottingham
COURSE Title
Newman University
COST
YR1 £2500, YR2 £2500,
Yr3 £1500
(plus £1000 for JNC, usually spread over first two years)
ENDORSED BY
National Youth Agency
COURSE Title
2 years for PG Dip
3 years for MA
QUALIFICATION
PG Diploma or
MA in Mission and Ministry
(Youth and Community Work)
(JNC validated)
It is ideal for graduates, either starting out in youth work roles in a range of faith based contexts, or those more established, and seeking to challenge and deepen their understanding and practice of youth and community work, think more theologically about it and gain the JNC qualification. This programme enables students to gain an essential grounding in the theology of ministry and of contextual mission.
Studying on this programme will enable you to gain:
- A theological and theoretical underpinning for professional youth and community work practice
- A grounding in relevant social sciences such as psychology, sociology, social policy and community studies and the ability to relate these to professional youth work practice in a range of contexts
- A critical understanding of community and church based youth 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 youth work practice experience, as a result of undertaking a piece of alternative practice in your second placement.
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 youth work or ministry setting, where your professional formation as a Youth and Community Worker 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 Youth and Community 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)
- The ecology of child and adoescent development (15)
- Optional module (15)
- MA
- Research Project (60)
Validated By
Endorsed 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?
Two study block weeks (October and March) in Nottingham and termly study days (online attendance option). Optional module delivery may vary.
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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