Master of Ministry

Contents

The structure of the MMin (180 credits) is as follows:

Part A

In Part A you will take six taught modules chosen from the MA Theology menu (Part One of MA in Theology). Each module is assessed by a 5,000 word essay or equivalent. These modules will give you an opportunity to cover a wide range of theological subjects related to ministry, and to begin to identify and follow up areas of particular interest. You must take 'Theological Reflection on Ministry' as one of your six module choices, and if you wish to keep open the option of transferring to the DMin (see below) you should also take the 'Study and Research Methods' module as another of your choices.

Part B

In Part B you take three further taught modules that are specific to the MMin/DMin programmes. These modules are designed to help you develop your theological reflection skills further and encourage you to make connections between your theological study and the context and practice of your ministry. If you successfully complete Parts A and B of the MMin course, you may choose to leave at this point with the MMin degree or to continue your studies by working towards the Doctorate of Ministry (DMin). The DMin requires successful completion of 180 taught credits of the MMin, and a 50,000 word thesis (180 credits).

Part A Modules (DMin 1A)

* See MA in Theology Part 1 (=MMin Part 1, DMin Part 1A)
* The module MATH1320 Theological Reflection and Ministry is compulsory for candidates progressing to MMin and DMin.

Part B Modules (DMin 1B)

The modules in Part B are all intended, in different ways, to help you draw together the various strands of your study in Part A and to make connections between your academic study and your work in ministry.

You should choose three of the following modules:

* Action Research for Ministry
* DMIN0220 Mission in Context
* DMIN0320 Clinical Pastoral Education
* DMIN0420 Management, Leadership and Ministry
* DMIN0520 Elective Part 1A Module - this is a module taken from Part A, developed at a higher DMIN0820 Action Research for Ministry
* DMIN0920 Studying Congregations

If the student wishes to take the Part 1A Independent Study as his or her option, the student and the Course Leader need to agree a Student Learning Contract in which the learning outcomes, the assessment title and timings for tutorials (if required) are clearly established. The Course Leader will ensure that an appropriate Tutor is assigned to advise on the topic to be studied. It is expected that the student´s work in this module will be at a more advanced level with a specific focus on ministry.

Approved Prior Learning

If you have already completed some work at Master´s level in a relevant subject area, it may be possible to offer you exemption from some or all of the modules in Part 1A. Decisions are made on individual cases by a panel comprising the Course Director and other academic staff of the MA in Theology/MMin/DMin programme. Please contact the Course Director for further information.