The Foundation Award in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Location: Ridley Hall, Cambridge

Awarded By:

University of Durham

Suitable for:

This award provides an education in theology, ministry and mission in and for a variety of contexts. It is particularly suited to anyone who might be thinking seriously about their faith and would like to explore the theological disciplines, particularly ministry and mission, on a deeper level. Those discerning a call to lay or ordained ministry will find it especially relevant. No prior study of theology is required.

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Length of Study

One year full 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 Foundation Award offers a rich variety of subjects taught by a wide range of teachers. Many subjects are taught by teachers from across the Cambridge Theological Federation, including Ridley Hall, but some draw on the talents of people with specific practice expertise from outside the Federation.

Study Type

The Foundation Award 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 but some draw on the talents of people with expertise from outside the Federation. The course incorporates a variety of modes of learning and teaching, including traditional full-time residential learning, part-time and part-residential learning.

Modules

Example Timetable

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 (eg 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)

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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.

Placement Requirements

Meals and Accommodation

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