Postgraduate study provides a significant opportunity for experienced practitioners to reflect on their work and develop critically informed strategies for personal, professional and organisational development. These awards will equip you to work with increasing effectiveness alongside local churches and the wider community.
The programme is a collaborative arrangement with Staffordshire University and this allows us to offer a rich variety of core and optional modules (in London and Stoke). It also provides you with access to greater diversity and expertise in teaching personnel, and means you will engage with a range of students across professional disciplines.
Who is this programme for?
The Pastoral Ministry awards are designed to support the continuing professional development of workers and volunteers in the field of Christian Ministry involving work with communities. The majority of our students will be mature students returning to study after being ‘in practice’ for some years; some students will be progressing directly from an undergraduate qualification seeking to extend their academic studies and qualifications to Masters level.
What experience do I need?
Applications are invited from persons with existing academic qualifications and none, who have significant experience in a paid or voluntary role in the sector, and can demonstrate their aptitude to working at M level. Each student is assessed on their own merit through application statements, references and an informal interview.
What will I be doing?
The underpinning philosophy for the programme is an approach to study that can be described as ‘theo-praxis’. This means the programme is a combination of theological reflection and sociological analysis of practice. This distinctive blend is designed to equip students with the theoretical and practical skills required for operating at the forefront of academic and professional disciplines.
For more information, download our MA in Pastoral Ministry information leaflet. Alternatively, fill out this form to request a set to be sent to you. Remember to include your postal address if you want them posted to you.
