Certificate

The certificate lays the building blocks of Christian theology by introducing subjects such as Theology, Church and Mission, Understanding the Bible and Discovering the Christian Tradition. It also starts to engage students in practical aspects of ministry and in some reflection on their own person and ministry.

MODULES

Church, Mission and Theology
An introduction to the related themes of mission, ecclesiology and theology, exploring the nature of the church and the place of theology and mission in its life.

Introductory Greek*
This module will introduce students to the main elements of basic Greek grammar as related to the New Testament. Students will be taught and required to learn basic Greek vocabulary.

Understanding the Bible
This course introduces students to a deeper study of the Bible, the foundation and touchstone of Christian theology. It works through the different kinds of literature in the Old and New Testaments as well as exploring issues of how the Bible can be used and interpreted today.

Discovering the Christian Tradition
An exciting introduction to the resources and history of Christian life and thought. We look at the broad sweep of church history, some of the key thinkers (theologians who have shaped the church’s theology), and some of the major movements of prayer and spirituality across the centuries as a resource for contemporary theology and ministry.

Evangelism in Practice*
This module looks at one of the foundational issues for Christian ministry, namely evangelism. The module requires the student to experience leading on a current evangelistic course run by a church (e.g. Alpha, Emmaus) and write a theological and practical reflection on that experience.

Worship and Liturgy*
This module focuses on Christian worship. Worship is a central feature of church life, and an understanding of its theology, principles and practice is, therefore, an essential part of any programme of formation in ministry. The module aims to provide an introduction to the development, structure and theology of Anglican (and other) worship.

How much does it cost?
A Certificate costs £3000. This includes the Middlesex University fee and online library resource fees.

*Or APEL portfolio can be done in place of these modules. A Christianity and Culture module can be done in place of the Introductory Greek for those that think this will not be appropriate for them.

How do I Apply?

We are pleased to announce that applications for the degree courses in Contextual Theology (accredited and non-accredited, audit only courses) are now open. If you do go ahead and apply, please note that you will have to provide two referees on application. In addition, at the very end of the application please could you fill in the requested security text box. In order to send your application to us click on the SAVE button at the very end of the document.
 

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