Audit a Module in Biblical Studies, Theology, Ministry or Mission
What Modules Can I Audit?
We have curated a small selection selection of possible modules below:
Creating New Christian Communities:
- Learn how different Christian Communities form and grow, and hear what God is saying to your community.
- Learn how to see beyond your own assumptions to the work God is longing to do in your community.
- Learn alongside confessional Christians who are serious about going deeper in their understanding of God and faith.
This module introduces you to biblical resources and relevant theological themes for the practice of church planting and the creation and sustaining of new expressions of church. It will encourage you to reflect critically and theologically on contemporary examples of creating new Christian communities and their historical precedents. You will also be encouraged to consider the sociological, strategic and missiological principles pertinent to the formation of new Christian communities.
Adult Education and the Learning Church (discipleship):
- Learn how to communicate God’s word and purposes to adults with diverse needs and experiences.
- Learn how to develop discipleship programmes that promote deeper faith.
- Learn alongside confessional Christians who are serious about going deeper in their understanding of God and faith.
This module will enable you to explore the education of adults for Christian discipleship. It will help students to evaluate different adult education theories and to consider how these relate to the theory and practice of Christian discipleship and adult education in ministerial contexts. You will reflect on relevant theologies which will underpin and energize their understandings of Christian education and mission, and will have the opportunity to reflect theologically on your own role and identity as a Christian educator and life-long learner. The module will engage with different church contexts and perspectives and consider texts produced by Christian churches to guide the work of Christian education.
There will be opportunities for you to develop your own skills in adult education and discipleship: planning, structuring and evaluating sessions; preparing handouts; facilitating a group discussion; integrating various media, and drawing sessions together in prayer.
Bible and Christian Faith:
This module offers an introduction to Christian worship for the purposes of preparation for public ministry. Its perspectives are ecumenical, historical, theological and phenomenological, and it aims to help you root your own experience and tradition within the wider contexts of the Christian faith, as well as to grow in confidence in your ability to interpret and apply your learning to your specific ministerial setting.
The historical material will provide a general overview of the origins and development of forms of Christian worship. The phenomenological study will have as its primary focus the two dominical sacraments of baptism and eucharist, as well as the proclamation of the word. The emphasis will be on the Western liturgical tradition, though reference will be made where appropriate to Eastern practice.
The practical aspects of the module will include discussion of contemporary contextual challenges, and the need to negotiate faithfulness to the inherited tradition in situations of change and complexity. Tradition-specific practice will be covered elsewhere in tradition-specific contexts, though many of the tools that enable us to work within such contexts will be introduced in the module.
Intersectional Theologies:
- Learn how to hear from God, in and through the lives of those who are often unheard in theological discourse and the church.
- Learn how to encounter, and respond helpfully to, the other in your own discipleship.
- Learn alongside confessional Christians who are serious about going deeper in their understanding of God and faith.
We will explore the topic of liberation and intersectional theologies in particular connection with contemporary Christian practice and experience. Liberation and intersectional theologies are rooted in standpoint theory – the idea that a person’s identity and experiences are an essential part of their theoretical framing. By explicitly attending to the voices of those who are often marginalised from academic discourse by virtue of their identity, liberation and intersectional theologies offer up a critically engaged and intentionally prophetic lens to matters of doctrine.
This module will enable you to undertake in-depth critical study of liberation and intersectional theologies by engaging with contemporary Christian theologians from a range of church traditions and cultural contexts. You will be challenged to read, analyse and critically evaluate sources from outside a normative theological canon, which will enable you to develop an informed understanding of the lenses that they apply to theological enquiry. You will be encouraged to question norms and to bring new, liberative, ideas to your ongoing Christian discipleship.
FAQ's
What are the teaching dates?
Please find the teaching dates for your chosen module by downloading the Cambridge Theological Federation 2425 Module Timetable (all)
How is it taught?
Please refer to the Cambridge Theological Federation 2425 Module Timetable (all) to see the delivery options available for the module of your choice.
What if the teaching dates have passed?
Don’t worry, we will be teaching the module again in the next academic year. Let us know you are interested in the module on the booking form, and we will let you know the next teaching dates as soon as they are confirmed.
What are the classes and sessions like?
Class sizes 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. The sessions are held here at Westminster or one of our sister colleges close by and involve a mixture of lecture-style content, seminar-style discussions and small group work.
Who teaches the classes?
Classes 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.
Do I need to have studied any theology before?
For a level 4 module there is no expectation that you have studied theology before. For level 5 and 6 modules, some prior theological study would be helpful. However, it is not compulsory and there are no admission requirements to audit the module.
How much does it cost (audit)?
- £310 – URC member
- £370 – non URC member
How do I apply?
Please download the Come-Study-with-Us-2024-25-Booking-Form-1 and email the completed form to the Tutorial Office.
Can I stay at Westminster?
Yes, subject to room availability. Please see the booking form for more details.
I have more questions. What should I do?
Please contact the Tutorial Office (or on 01223 33 06 49).