Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission
Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission
The Graduate Diploma course aims to offer a programme of study in theology, ministry and mission that enables students with a degree in another subject (or with a Diploma (HE) in a theological discipline) to acquire competence in theology, ministry and mission at HE level 6. It is particularly attractive to those considering a move from an established career into some form of ministry role. But it is also suitable for those who find themselves able to give time to theological study as part of their ongoing discipleship.
The Graduate Diploma offers education that is accessible to students with a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional and personal circumstances: many will be mature students, many will be employed and, therefore, a majority study part time. The Diploma is typically completed over two years part-time, by undertaking one module a term. Students can choose to undertake modules that are delivered one morning a week during university term-times (typically ten weeks long), or via block week delivery (one or two weeks teaching a term).
Students select 120 credits (minimum of 80 credits at Level 6 and maximum of 40 credits at Levels 4 and 5.
Suggested Pathways:
Pathway 1:
Level 4: Introduction to the New Testament (20); Introduction to the Old Testament (20)
Level 6: Methods in Modern Theology (20); Education for the Learning Church (20); Advanced Study or a Theological Text *2 (20); Independent Learning Project (20).
Pathway 2:
Level 4: Introduction to the New Testament or Old Testament (20)
Level 5: Bible in Context (20)
Level 6: Methods in Modern Theology (20); Education for the Learning Church (20); Advanced Study or a Theological Text *2 (20); Independent Learning Project (20).
Pathway 3:
Level 4: Introduction to the New Testament or Old Testament (20)
Level 5: Bible in Context (20)
Level 6: Reflective Practice: Relationships and Emotional Management (20); Education for the Learning Church (20); Dissertation (40).
Module descriptors
Complete descriptions of these modules are available here. All are taught by the teaching staff at Westminster or our colleagues in the wider Cambridge Theological Federation. Often we teach modules together, which creates an exciting ecumenical environment for learning. Class sizes typically vary between 5-25. There is always a wide range of age, backgrounds, and experience in the room, which makes for a very rich learning experience. Face-to-face sessions are a mixture of lecture-style content, seminar-style discussions and small group work. Independent study sessions usually involve watching a video or reading an article and then having the chance to reflect on it.
Progression:
One of the many strengths of the Common Awards is their modular structure. The Graduate Diploma enables those without prior theological study to progress onto theological Postgraduate Study.
Cost:
The cost of the Graduate Diploma is £6,000. Bursaries are available.
Apply:
Information about the Admissions process for our various awards is available here. For more information please contact the Tutorial Office (or on 01223 33 06 49).