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MA
The MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission is a 180 credit award for Church of England Ordinands sponsored for three years’ study who have either a Certificate in theology or equivalent, and a 2:1 degree in any subject or a 2:1 degree in theology. The academic award is validated by Durham University, through the Common Awards framework.
The pathway has been formulated with ministerial formation in mind; it includes both accredited and unaccredited elements.
This is our 2019/20 programme; our revised 2020/21 Curriculum is being finalised following a comprehensive review and will be announced shortly.
Year One:
| Term 1: | Advanced Study of a Christian Figure |
| Introduction to Christian Worship | |
| Term 2: | Mission and Ecclesiology in a Contemporary Context |
| Residentials: | Spirituality |
| Pastoral Practice on Baptism | |
| Retreat | |
| Term 3 & Summer School: | Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods |
Year Two:
| Term 1: | The Bible and The Christian Faith |
| Term 2: | Jewish-Christian-Muslim Relations |
| Residentials: | Spirituality 2 |
| Pastoral Practice on Funerals | |
| Retreat | |
| Term 3 & Summer School: | Pastoral Care |
Year Three:
| Term 1: | Dissertation |
| Term 2: | Leadership and Theology for Ministry and Mission |
| Residentials & Easter School: | Preparing for Ordination |
| Key Issues in Christian Faith and Ethical Living | |
| Pastoral Practice on Marriage | |
| Specialist Themes in Christian Worship | |
| Retreat |
