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Anglican Ordination
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Available at Sheffield, Mirfield, Lincoln & Online
FT: 20 hours/week, PT: 16 hours/week
Full Time
Level 7
Some sessions online
We have a large array of awards, courses and pathways to study at St Hild, and it can be confusing trying to work out which one is right for you.
We encourage you to browse this page and read more about our different options, but most importantly we we encourage you to Book a Conversation so that we can talk about the best options for you.
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Information about all Contextual Training
Why Train Contextually with St Hild?
Key strengths of full-time contextual training include:
- Grow the character and skills that support future mission and ministry.
- Be formed by a rhythm of teaching and practice inspired by New Testament learning patterns on mission, and well-suited to further in-service learning.
- Experience formation as a fully active and empowered learner alongside others.
- Build a relational network that can support future mission and church planting.
- Study the same level and pace as residential training with a high-quality St Hild academic team.
- Learn in a way which is applied to local contexts, so you can make new connections and reach your academic potential.
- Build foundations which can be developed through lifelong learning, or on our theological educator pathway.
- Share in the unique breadth and character of the St Hild community, drawing together Church traditions, ages, types of training (full-time and part-time together) and learning alongside other denominations.
- Join in residential times at the Mirfield home of the Community of the Resurrection.
Mission
Every St Hild ordinand is engaged with mission in a local context. Contexts vary depending on whether you are Full time, Part time or Residential.
Study
Ordinands are based at St Hild Mirfield, St Hild Sheffield, St Hild Lincoln or St Hild Online for weekly study.
Prayer
- Our ordinand community gathers each year for six residential weekends at Mirfield and one Easter week at Cliff College or Swanwick. This is a crucial formational time for worship, prayer, shared meals, study and retreat.
- Ordinands journey through training as part of a Prayer Group for mutual accountability and personal growth.
- All ordinands are encouraged to have a spiritual director.
What are my options?
Full Time Contextual Training
1 year
16-20 hours/week developing new ministry alongside an experienced practitioner, supported by regular group reflection time.
20 hours/week studying towards an undergraduate or postgraduate award, with additional academic time possible depending on their individual study pathway.
Full-time contextual training is the fastest-growing mode of ordination training in the Church of England. Over 75 people have now trained with St Hild College by this route.
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment Information
Total credits overall
60
Level 7 credits (min)
40
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
20
there are no required modules
Part-time Contextual Training
Full Time: 1 year | PT: over 2-4 years
Full Time: 20 hours/week | Part Time: 10 hours/week
FT: 1 year | PT: over 2, 3 or 4 years
FT: 20 hours/week | PT: 10 hours/week
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button.
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment Information
Total credits overall
120
Level 7 credits (min)
90
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
30
required modules:
tmm42220
20 credits
level 4
Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
Mirfield Residential Context
FT: 1 year | PT: over 2, 3 or 4 years
FT: 30 hours/week | PT: 16 hours/week
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button.
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment Information
Total credits overall
180
Level 7 credits (min)
120
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
30
required modules:
tmm42220
20 credits
level 4
Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
tmm1011
20 credits
level 4
Dissertation in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Specific information for MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button
there are no required modules
Specific information for MA in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button
there are no required modules
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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What exactly will I study?
- Your academic programme of study will be decided by St Hild in conversation with you.
- We do not have a ‘one size fits all’ study programme but will work to identify the best route for you based on your prior study and experience, the nature of your vocation, and in response to any particular training needs identified.
- You might study towards an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate award over two or three years, completing anything from the Common Awards suite which includes the Higher Education Diploma, BA, Graduate or Post-Graduate Diploma, or MA. See Durham Common Awards here.
- Whatever your academic programme, a significant portion of it will relate to reflecting on what you are learning through experience, both in your placement/s and in the shared life of worship and prayer.
- More traditional academic studies will include modules in biblical study, church tradition (including worship and doctrine), and ministry and mission.
- Studies are organised in modules which carry ten or twenty credits; the typical programme of study is made up of between 80 and 120 credits per academic year.
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What do you offer for students requiring additional learning support?
For students requiring additional learning support, additional study time can be provided.
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