Course summary

Set within a World Heritage Site, and an integral part of St. John’s College, Cranmer Hall offers a varied programme of academic awards in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Durham University. The undergraduate courses are validated through Common Awards, the national validation programme for theological and ministerial education, which is itself based at Durham University. Cranmer Hall offers three courses at undergraduate level: · Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission (120 credits) · Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission (240 credits) · BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission (360 credits) Whatever the level, the vision is the same: to provide a ministerially focused theological education in which theology informs mission and ministerial practice and ministerial practice informs theology. With this aim in mind, on each course, you will study modules from four different theological areas: · Biblical Study, with the option to study Greek and Hebrew · The Christian Tradition (Christian Doctrine, Church History and Ethics) · Ministerial and Missional Practice including Mission and Evangelism, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Preaching, Christian Spirituality and denominational training (Anglican and Free Church) · Practical Theology including a module on Death, Dying and the Christian Hope The modules are assessed in a variety of ways. In most cases, there is a written assessment which could be an essay or a work of theological reflection or a reflective journal. Other assessments try to catch the realities of ministerial life such as an Assessed Conversation or presentation or videoed sermon. We are committed to excellence of provision in all areas of training and pay particular attention to tailoring courses to the needs of individuals. Most students on our courses are full time, but many students also take a full-time course on a part-time basis. The teaching programme follows the University terms and is usually onsite and in-person. Although an Anglican foundation, Cranmer Hall attracts students from a variety of backgrounds. Most students are training for ordained ministry or for church leadership (Anglican and Free Church), but some are independent students. Whatever their background, all are attracted by the prospect of an academic theology course which seeks to train people for mission and ministry in today’s world.