initial ministerial training methodist students pathways
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Initial Ministerial Training
Methodist studentsPathways
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 weekat 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.