Children, Youth, Sports Ministry

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A stepped approach to training

We know that training for ministry is a big commitment and needs to be thought through carefully and prayfully.

That's why, here at Ridley Hall, we offer a stepped approach to training for ministry with children, young people and in sport. Each step is undertaken in a year. At the end of each year, you can leave with the relevant qualification, or you can progress to the next step.

You can start at step one, two or five, depending on your previous education and current experience.

Step/yearTraining Course
1The Catalyst30K programme provides the opportunity for you to train in youth and children's ministry with minimal disruption to your life and family
2The Certificate in Higher Education requires you to attend Ridley for three weeks across the year. You also undertake a further three modules online.
3The Diploma in Higher Education is available to all those who have completed the Cert HE. It requires you to attend Ridley for six weeks across the year
4The BA (Hons) is available to all those who have completed the Dip HE. It requires you to attend Ridley for six weeks across the year
5The Postgraduate Certificate requires you to attend Ridley for six half-weeks across the year
6The Postgraduate Diploma is available to all those who have completed the PG Cert. It requires you to attend Ridley for six half-weeks across the year
7The MA is available to all those who have completed the PG Dip. It requires you to attend five supervisions across the year