We have a large diversity 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.
Below are the different options for Anglican Formation, with information you may find helpful for making that step, but we encourage you to Book a Conversation soon so that you can talk it over with someone who will help you to make that important decision.
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Specialisms
St Hild Specialist Tracks provide the opportunity to: We currently offer specialisms in the following: Church Planting Are you passionate about planting and re-planting churches? Already involved in church planting and keen to develop the skills that will underpin an effective ministry? Then joining the Church Planting Track may be what you’re looking for. Christian…
Undergraduate Study
Offering a full range of undergraduate qualifications through Durham University.
Postgraduate & Graduate Study
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…
Non-Accredited & Flexible Options
You may be interested in joining the St Hild community and studying theology but aren’t ready for formal awards or training. If that’s the case, our Non-Accredited and Flexible Options may be the right thing for you: We have various options which FINISH THIS BLURB St Hild Certificate This is a normal introduction to a…
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Mission
Every St Hild ordinand is engaged with mission in a local context.
For full time ordinands this means 16-20 hours per week developing new ministry alongside an experienced practitioner, supported by regular group reflection time.
For part-time ordinands it means a short-term placement in a local parish from Advent to Easter of their first year, plus a second placement in a new area or international context.
Study
Ordinands are based at Mirfield, Lincoln, Sheffield or Online for weekly study.
Part-time ordinands normally need to set aside 10-12 hours per week for additional study.
Full time ordinands – and self-supporting ordinands on our Intensive Pathway – study for 20 hours each week with additional academic time possible, depending on their individual study pathway.
Prayer
Our ordinand community gathers each year for six residential weekends at Mirfield and one Easter week at Durham.
This is 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.
Ready to start your future?
Book a place on one of our open days and you’ll get an interview slot during the day to talk through the steps you’ll be taking and what kind of thing you’ll do (yes there will be quiche).
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Sheffield
TM1011
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to the New Testament
Topics include: introducing the New Testament, the Canon, interpreting the New Testament, the Gospels, and PaulTopics include: introducing the New Testament, the Canon, interpreting the New Testament, the Gospels, and Paul
Mondays Autumn Term (every year)
Module Leader:
Dan Christian
2500-word exegesis (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Sheffield
TMM1021
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to the Old Testament
Topics include: Creation, the story of Israel, war in the Old Testament, the prophets and climate breakdown, Job & the Problem of Evil, and Lament
Mondays Spring Term 2026
Module Leader:
Dan Christian
2500-word written reflection (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Mirfield
TMM1031
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to the Bible
Topics include: introducing Scripture, the Canon, Old and New Testament genres, methods of reading and interpreting the Bible
Wednesdays Autumn Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Jo Logan
2500-word written assignment (50%)| 2500-word resource for others (50%)
Online
TMM1031
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to the Bible
Topics include: introducing Scripture, the Canon, Old and New Testament genres, methods of reading and interpreting the Bible
Thursdays Autumn Term 2025
Module Leader:
TBC
2500-word written assignment (50%) | 2500-word resource for others (50%)
Lincoln
TMM1031
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to the Bible
Topics include: introducing Scripture, the Canon, Old and New Testament genres, methods of reading and interpreting the Bible
Autumn Term 2025
Module Leader:
TBC
2500-word written assignment (50%) | 2500-word resource for others (50%)
Sheffield
TMM1067
10
Credits
Level
4
Elementary New Testament Greek
Topics include: the Greek alphabet, verbs, nouns, tenses, and moods
Mondays Spring Term 2025
Module Leader:
Amy Hole
2500-word written exegesis (100%)
Online
TMM1067
10
Credits
Level
4
Elementary New Testament Greek
Topics include: the Greek alphabet, verbs, nouns, tenses, and moods
Thursdays (2026-7)
Module Leader:
Amy Hole
2500-word written exegesis (100%)
Sheffield
TMM1087
10
Credits
Level
4
Elementary Biblical Hebrew
Topics include: the benefits of studying Hebrew, the Hebrew alphabet, nouns, adjectives, verbs
Mondays Spring Term 2027
Module Leader:
Dan Christian
2500-word written exegesis (100%)
Sheffield
TMM1111
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Topics include: God, God & creation, ancient Christianity, the Trinity, Salvation, and Eschatology
Mondays Spring/Summer (Every year)
Module Leader:
Mark Vasey-Saunders & David Watkis
2500-word written assignment (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Mirfield
TMM1111
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Topics include: God, God & creation, ancient Christianity, the Trinity, Salvation, and Eschatology
Wednesdays Summer Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Janet Williams
2500-word assessed discussion (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Online
TMM1111
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Topics include: God, God & creation, ancient Christianity, the Trinity, Salvation, and Eschatology
Thursdays Summer Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Janet Williams
2500-word assessed discussion (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Lincoln
TMM1111
20
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Topics include: God, God & creation, ancient Christianity, the Trinity, Salvation, and Eschatology
Summer Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Janet Williams & Andy Wright
2500-word assessed discussion (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Sheffield
TMM1147
10
Credits
Level
4
Brief Introduction to Church History
Topics include: the spread of the Early Church, North-African Christianity, Eastern Orthodoxy, the European Reformation, Roman Catholicism, and the rise of Evangelicalism, 21st century Christianity
Mondays Autumn Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Shona Shaw
2500-word essay (100%)
Lincoln
TMM1167
10
Credits
Level
4
Christian Ethics
Topics include: Ethics and epistemology, Subversive Ethics; Distinctively Christian Ethics, Ethics, the Bible and story-telling, and exploring situations
Summer Term 2026
Module Leader:
Erik Peeters
500-word small group resource (50%) | 2000-word rationale for resource (50%)
Online
TMM1167
10
Credits
Level
4
Christian Ethics
Topics include: Ethics and epistemology, Subversive Ethics; Distinctively Christian Ethics, Ethics, the Bible and story-telling, and exploring situations
Thursdays Summer Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
Erik Peeters
500-word small group resource (50%) | 2000-word rationale for resource (50%)
Sheffield
TMM1207
10
Credits
Level
4
Preparing to Learn: Scripture, Prayer & Theology
Topics include: the study of Theology, how to write an essay, marking and feedback, and learning to be a critical student of theology
Mondays Autumn Term (Every year)
Module Leader:
David Horsfall
2500-word essay (100%)
Online
TMM1247
10
Credits
Level
4
Sustaining the World: Christian Faith and the Environment
Topics include: ecotheology and biblical interpretation; eco-anxiety and the ‘anthropocene’; environmental ethics; ecotheology and salvation
Spring Term 2027
Module Leader:
Ruth Newton & TBC
15 minute oral presentation (40%) | 1500-word resource (60%)
Lincoln
TMM1247
10
Credits
Level
4
Sustaining the World: Christian Faith and the Environment
Topics include: ecotheology and biblical interpretation; eco-anxiety and the ‘anthropocene’; environmental ethics; ecotheology and salvation
Thursdays Spring Term 2027
Module Leader:
Ruth Newton
15 minute oral presentation (40%) | 1500-word resource (60%)
Mirfield
TMM1267
10
Credits
Level
4
Multifaith Awareness
Topics include: the multi faith nature of English Society, different Christian perspectives on inter faith dialogue and evangelism
Residential Weekends (Every year)
Module Leader:
Janet Williams
1500-word reflective journal (60%) | 1250-word assessed discussion (40%)
Mirfield
TMM1277
10
Credits
Level
4
Integrative Learning for Collaborative Practice
A creative group learning module focused on practical preparation for funeral and sacramental ministries, studied as part of the ‘Preparing for Ordination’ programme
Residential Weekends (Every year)
Module Leader:
Sarah Lawrence
2500-word resource for others plus commentary (100%)
Online
TMM1301
20
Credits
Level
4
Ministry and Mission in Context
Students enrolled on this module will be engaged in a sustained placement or place of work which, together with prior experience, forms the substrate for reflection on Ministry and Mission in the local church
Thursdays Spring Term 2026, Summer 2027
Module Leader:
Lesley Mattacks
2000-word written assignment (40%) | 3,000-word Theological Reflection (60%)
Online
TMM1331
20
Credits
Level
4
Foundations in Denominational Ministry – Baptist
Topics include: Baptist historical roots, ecclesiology, communion, the ordination of women, liturgy, Baptist values, and Baptist preaching
Thursdays Spring 2026
Module Leader:
Shona Shaw
2500-word essay (50%) | 2500-word essay (50%)
Sheffield
TMM1347
10
Credits
Level
4
Introduction to Preaching
Topics include: why preach?, approaching the text, preaching the gospel, context and listening, effective delivery and models of preaching
Mondays Autumn Term 2026
Module Leader:
Amy Hole & Mark Vasey-Saunderss
1500-word commentary/reflection on practice (60%) | 15-minute observed preach (40%)
Online
TMM1351
20
Credits
Level
4
Preaching in the Contemporary World
Topics include: different models and forms of preaching, the use of Scripture in preaching and practical skills of delivery
Thursdays Summer Term 2026, Spring 2027
Module Leader:
Jo Logan
1500-word theological reflection (40%) | 15 minute sermon plus 1250-word reflection (60%)