Length of Study
Three years full-time or six years part-time
Assessed By
Written assignments, Resource for Others, Assessed Conversations, Theological Reflections and Portfolios (see the Assessment Framework guidance on the Durham University website)
Taught By
The BA offers a rich variety of subjects taught by a wide range of teachers. Many subjects are team-taught by teachers from across the Cambridge Theological Federation, including Ridley Hall, but some draw on the talents of people with expertise from outside the Federation.
Study Type
In person teaching at Ridley Hall is delivered in block-teaching weeks. Online teaching is delivered via a mix of online activities and weekly zoom classes during term time.
Modules
Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice Long (TMM1211)
Leadership & Theology for Ministry & Mission (TMM2211)
Research Methods Dissertation/ILP (TMM3362/3341)
Online teaching: Introduction to Pastoral Care (TMM1421)
Christian Faith & Ethical Living (TMM2171)
Further New Testament Text Study (TMM3787)
Introduction to the Old Testament (TMM1021)
Education for the Learning Church & Context (TMM2197/2207)
Reflective Practice: Relationships & Emotional Management (TMM3711)
Online teaching: Introduction to Pastoral Care (TMM1421)
Christian Faith & Ethical Living (TMM2171)
Further Old Testament Text Study (TMM3797)
Online teaching: Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine & to Church History (TMM1107/1147)
Bible in Context (TMM2011
Methods in Modern Theology (TMM3121)
Introduction to the New Testament (TMM1011)
Mission & Apologetics in Contemporary Culture (TMM2411)
Reflective Practice: Ministry and Mission with Children & Families/Young People/Sports Ministry (TMM3721/3731)
Online teaching: Children/Youth/Sports Ministry 1 (Foundations in Reflective Practice in Context TMM1451)
Online teaching: Children/Youth/Sports Ministry 2 (Reflective Practice in Context TMM2531)
Online teaching: Children/Youth/Sports Ministry 3 (Further Reflective Practice in Context TMM3491)
Example Timetable
Sep
Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice Long (TMM1211)
Oct
Online teaching: Introduction to Pastoral Care (TMM1421)
Jan
Introduction to the Old Testament (TMM1021)
Feb
Online teaching: Introduction to Pastoral Care (TMM1421)
April
Online teaching: Brief Introduction to Christian Doctrine & to Church History (TMM1107/1147)
June
Introduction to the New Testament (TMM1011)
Across all three terms
Online teaching: Children/Youth/Sports Ministry 1 (Foundations in Reflective Practice in Context TMM1451)
Student Support
Students are supported throughout their time at Ridley by a number of people. The support you receive is overseen by the Principal and Ridley Hall Leadership Team.
Additional support is offered by:
Pastoral Tutor (pastoral and learning needs)
Lead tutor for each specialism (e.g., youth ministry)
Lecturers (module-specific support including assignments)
Chaplains (spiritual direction and worship)
Ministerial Practice Tutors (applying learning to ministerial practice in context)
Academic Team (work with the Cambridge Theological Federation to give support related to admissions, fees, visas, extensions and progression)
Federation Secretariat (as above, liaising with Durham University and Office for Students)
Supervisor in the ministerial practice agency (day-to-day oversight)
Mentor/pastoral support in the ministerial practice agency (personal and spiritual issues)
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees are calculated at £1,000 per module. So the basic cost of the degree, undertaken full time, is £6,000 per year.
Student loans
The Durham degree qualifies for student finance, and all students can apply for a student loan subject to the criteria set out by Student Finance England.
Funding
A number of our partner agencies offer placements that include substantial financial support. We are also in touch with churches who are keen to have a student on placement and can often provide various levels of support.
Other costs related to study at Cambridge
All students studying in Cambridge and specialising in children's, youth or sports ministry, are placed with a church or other Christian faith-based agency who pay a placement fee of £1,650 a year. The placement fee covers accommodation and food during teaching weeks at Ridley, formational and associated costs.
Placement Requirements
Students undertaking the Diploma in Higher Education and/or the BA (Hons) are placed within an existing ministry team for the duration of their studies. Most students are placed within a church, but some are placed in Christian charities.
The ministry placement is an essential part of a student's learning. It is here where students develop their skills in children, youth, or sports ministry, through ongoing engagement in relevant ministry practice alongside experienced colleagues. It is also here that students develop their practice wisdom through reflection on and in practice.
The College staff work closely with the church or charity that students are placed with to help ensure this is both a purposeful and positive experience for all. All students have a placement set up meeting, annual mid-year and end-of-year meetings, as well as ongoing communication throughout the year.
Meals and Accommodation
Students are provided with accommodation at Ridley together with a lunchtime and evening meal for the duration of the block-teaching weeks.
During the longer teaching weeks in September, January, April and June, students have their own room for the duration of the week. For the two shorter teaching weeks in October and February, students have access to their room for the two evenings they are in Ridley.
Meals are provided from lunch on the day of arrival to lunch on the day of departure in all teaching weeks.
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