The awards in Children & Families Work and Ministry prepare you for a professional career in work with children and families. It offers a learning experience that combines the theory and practice of children’s work with Christian ministry, equipping you to work with increasing effectiveness alongside local churches and the wider community.
The combination of guided learning and practical experience means that you ‘learn by doing’ with Oasis College. The progressive structure of the programme also means that you build your understanding year-on-year as you reflect on theory and practice. The programme starts with an integrated first year programme (Cert.HE) that provides a breadth of experience across work with children, young people and families. In the second year (DipHE) you will develop your professional grounding of work with children & families; and in the third year (BA (Hons)) you will be given a choice of modules in addition to undertaking independent research in to an area of professional interest. This means you can make your final award particularly relevant to your area of work, ministry or career objectives.
Who is this programme for?
The Children & Families Work and Ministry awards are designed for people who wish to pursue a vocation in work with children & families alongside Christian ministry. The programme caters for students progressing from ‘A’ levels or equivalent and are at the beginning of their careers; but it also welcomes mature applicants looking for a career change or with existing children & families work experience and seeking a higher level qualification within the sector.
What will I be doing?
The courses will stretch you to develop a higher level of knowledge and understanding of practice and ministry. You will be guided through an academic learning programme that engages with the psychological, sociological and theological frameworks used to inform our view of children, children’s work and ministry. Weekly taught modules will address subjects such as:
- Social care and professional practice
- Christian mission and ministry
- Supporting children’s learning
- The Bible in Christian ministry
- Understanding Expressions of Family
- Developments in Children and Families Ministry
- Transforming Communities
The teaching programme is complimented by a 12-16 hours of practice experience each week. Most of this time will be in your main placement, usually a local church or Christian agency that usually contributes to your accommodation and living expenses. Fieldwork experience will also be supplemented by observational placements in year 1 and an additional placement in years 2 and 3.
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