Taught By
The PGDip is taught mainly by staff from the Cambridge Theological Federation, including Ridley Hall. Teachers with expertise from outside the Federation may also make a contribution.
Length of Study
One year full-time or two years part-time
Assessed By
Assessment is by coursework, which may take the form of essays, portfolios, presentations, assessed conversations, independent learning projects and language examinations (see the Assessment Framework guidance on the Durham University website).
Taught By
The PGDip is taught mainly by staff from the Cambridge Theological Federation, including Ridley Hall. Teachers with expertise from outside the Federation may also make a contribution.
Study Type
PGDip Students can study in a number of different ways both online and at Ridley, this is usually based on you elected modules.
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)
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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