Initial Ministerial Training Methodist students Pathways
Common Awards University of Durham academic programme Supported by Church of England and Methodist Church 2 year full-time or 3 year-part time initial ministerial training Diploma of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission Students with APEL may gain: BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission
Full time pathway Teaching, worship and formation at Queen’s, Birmingham (Monday to Thursday) Local link church work (Fridays and Sundays) Regular tutorials Summer placement
Introduction to the Bible (20 credits) Brief Introduction to Church History (10 credits) Integrative Learning for Collaborative Practice: Black and Asian Theologies (10 credits) Foundations for Ministry and Worship in Context (20 credits) Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine (10 credits) Introduction to Christian Worship (10 credits) Mission and Evangelism (20 credits) Placement (20 credits) Day time year 1 modules
Full time pathway - suitability Students entering at Level 4 Students with APEL in theological studies (entering at Level 5 and exiting with a BA) Students who are qualified to undertake MA studies or post-graduate research Students who have significant learning support needs who would benefit from regular access to specialist learning support
7 weekends per year at Queen’s, Birmingham Regular tutorials 1 residential week at Queen’s, Birmingham Local link church work mid-week and Sundays Summer placement On-line modules with tutor led Skype seminars and online forums Part Time pathway (QCC)
Introduction to Theological Reflection (10 credits) Introduction to Preaching as a presbyter or deacon (10 credits) Growing together in Christ (Spirituality) (10 credits) Growing together in Christ (Worship) (10 credits) Introduction to the Bible (20 credits) Placement (20 credits) Queen’s Connexional Course year 1 modules
Part time pathway - suitability Students entering at Level 4 Students who can make 15 to 20 hours per week available for study and training Students who are confident independent learners, capable of completing their formational aspects of the QCC alongside MA studies or post-graduate research.