The Programme:

This programme is aimed primarily at students with formal ministry experience for example curates and Licenced Lay ministers.  If you feel that this programme may be suitable for you then please contact Lynn Comer, Director of YSOM.

The York School of Ministry Graduate Certificate programme is validated and awarded by Durham University under the Common Awards Scheme. It aims to equip Christian disciples and ministers to develop as competent and faithful reflective practitioners and enables students with a degree in another subject (or with a Diploma (Higher Education) in a theological discipline) to acquire competence in theology, ministry and mission at Higher Education level 6.

The programme provides an education in theology, ministry and mission in and for a variety of contexts, including preparing people for professional ministry and mission within the church, both lay and ordained at Phase 1 & 2 and for Continuing Ministry Development. The programme also serves those who wish to be more fully equipped for Christian life and service in the world, or simply more informed about the Christian faith.

​Students studying on the programme are normally expected to use their ‘home’ church or benefice as an ongoing context for reflection, although opportunities for placements and fieldwork in other churches or ministry environments may be included.

THE SUBJECTS INCLUDED ARE:

Biblical Studies
Ethics
Worship
​Ministry & Mission

Assessment:

Running over one year (Certificate) and two years (Diploma), the programmes are delivered via termly modules (typically worth 10 or 20Higher Education credits). For those studying for credit each module includes written assessment, which can take a variety of forms (for example,essays, personal reflections, case studies) depending upon the specific module content, however, there are no written examinations. Students wishing to gain the Graduate Certificate must complete 60 credits and 120 credits for the Graduate Diploma.

Requirements:

Graduates in other subjects and students who have completed a Diploma (HE) in theology successfully may enter the Graduate Diploma Programme. For non-theology graduates, normally students should have an upper-second class honours degree. However, especially for mature students , prior professional experience will be taken into account as well as educational qualifications.

Costs:

For students currently active in a recognised ministry in the Diocese, or in discernment for a recognised ministry a subsidy may be available.  For more information contact YSOM.

For independent students the costs are as follows:
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£110 per module for teaching only
£330 per module fully accredited

Contact us for more information...

York School of Ministry
The Diocese of York
Amy Johnson Way
Clifton Moor
York, YO30 4XT

Telephone: 01904 699500
Email: ysom@yorkdiocese.org

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