Go deeper into the theological questions that matter most to your ministry, calling or curiosity. Choose a single module to develop practical wisdom, refresh your thinking and explore a subject in focused academic depth. With options spanning Scripture, doctrine, mission, ethics, spirituality, pastoral care and contemporary culture, this flexible route is ideal for Continuing Ministerial Development or personal enrichment. You will learn alongside students with varied experiences, traditions and perspectives, creating a rich shared learning environment. Module choices depend on availability and the current timetable, allowing you to select from the subjects offered during each academic year at Ridley Hall.

No formal academic award

Attend the sessions scheduled for your chosen module and allow time for any preparation or independent study. Contact Ridley Hall to confirm the teaching location, dates and attendance requirements.

Indicative module options: TMM3101 — Christian Doctrine in Focus: Deepen your understanding of Christian belief through a focused exploration of selected doctrinal themes. Drawing on Scripture, Christian tradition and contemporary theological voices, this module invites you to examine how Christians understand and express their faith. It offers an opportunity to engage thoughtfully with theological questions and consider how Christian beliefs shape discipleship, ministry and everyday life. TMM3711 — Reflective Practice: Relationships and Emotional Management in Ministry: Explore how relationships, self-awareness and emotional responses shape your experience of Christian ministry. This module encourages reflection on your own patterns of relating to others, drawing together theological understanding and insights into wellbeing, conflict and personal development. You will have the opportunity to consider how greater self-understanding can support healthier relationships and a more thoughtful, resilient approach to ministry. TMM2211 — Leadership and Theology for Ministry and Mission: Explore how Christian theology can inform the way you lead, serve and work with others. This module brings biblical perspectives on leadership into conversation with practical questions about authority, teamwork, vision, change and conflict. Through reflection on your own experience, you will consider how listening, collaboration and servant leadership can shape faithful leadership in churches, workplaces and wider communities. TMM1561 — Introduction to Theology and Human Development in Childhood and Adolescence: Explore how children and young people grow and develop, and how Christian theology can deepen our understanding of their identity and needs. Bringing developmental psychology into conversation with Scripture and Christian faith, this module considers the pastoral and ethical responsibilities of ministry with children and young people. Topics include safeguarding, boundaries, confidentiality and approaches to pastoral care that respond thoughtfully to different stages of development.

Join the teaching sessions scheduled for your chosen module. Delivery may include block teaching at Ridley Hall, term-time sessions or online activities. Contact Ridley Hall for the module timetable and attendance requirements.

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