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BA Theology Prospectus 2014-15

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Page 1: Cliff College BA Theology Prospectus 2014-15

BA Theology Prospectus 2014-15

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Photograph by Andy Barker, courtesy of Sheffield City Council

Cliff College is set in the heart of the Peak District, an area known for its natural beauty, yet only a few minutes from the city of Sheffield and other surrounding towns. Equipped with an excellent library, study facilities and staffed by people who all have track records in both research and practice, Cliff College offers a learning environment which will encourage the best from you.

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The theology programme can be taken as a one-year certificate, a two-year diploma or a three-year honours degree. It is normally taken full-time, although it is possible to study part-time within a commutable distance. It is a general theology degree with a particular focus on mission. The teaching is offered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, group tutorials and individual learning. Students on the course have found it affirming to their faith and helpful in giving them direction and focus as to how they might serve God in the future.

In year one there are a number of units on introductory subjects such as Old and New Testaments, theology, Christian history, worship, evangelism, study skills, discipleship and spiritual formation. These provide a strong basis for further study, although they also provide a solid ‘stand alone’ year. An important feature of each year of the Theology programme is a mission placement stream where teams of students work with local congregations in England and Ireland, engage in schools ministry and the college Festival.

If desired, by taking certain options in their first year, students can complete the academic studies required to qualify as a Methodist Local Preacher.

In year two there are further units looking at theology, mission, Old and New Testament exegesis and world religions, biblical language (Hebrew), some focused options in youth, children’s or third age ministry, and evangelism in urban or inter-faith settings. One unit offered examines the Gospel of Luke and takes place in Jerusalem, Israel. There is also a placement opportunity similar to that offered in the first year.

In year three, Biblical and theological subjects are continued alongside the placement stream and a dissertation. There are a number of options that include Celtic mission, youth mission, leading and pioneering fresh expressions of church, public theology, religious pluralism and leadership.

Cliff College reserves the right to offer alternative units for each level according to availability.

UNDErGrADUATE COUrSES

BA IN THEOLOGy

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COUrSE UNITSTHE FIrST yEAr (LEvEL 4)

To complete the first year a student must gain 120 credits. All units provide 10 credits.

COrE UNITS*

Old Testament Introduction Introduction to EvangelismNew Testament Introduction research SkillsIntroduction to Theology

OPTIONS INCLUDE*

Christian Leadership Pioneer Ministryresourcing Worship New Testament ExegesisPreaching Practice Christian DiscipleshipChildren’s and youth Ministry Theological Exploration for MethodistIntroduction to Church History PreachersMission Placement Biblical HermeneuticsChristian Spirituality

THE SECOND yEAr (LEvEL 5)

To complete the second year, a student must gain 120 credits from a range of core and optional units.

COrE UNITS*

Biblical HermeneuticsTheology in the Contemporary World

OPTIONS INCLUDE*

Old Testament Exegesis Intro to Major World FaithsNew Testament Exegesis Mission PlacementHebrew Children Mission & MinistryMissiology youth Mission & MinistryLuke in the Holy Land Third Age Mission & MinistryApologetics Intermediate Christian MentoringContextual Evangelism Schools Mission & Ministry

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To obtain a Diploma a student must gain 120 credits. Students must complete a core of 40 credits and gain 80 credits from elective units.

COrE UNITSMission Placement (20)Contextual Evangelism (10)Missiology (10)

COUrSE UNITS (CONTINUED)

THE FINAL yEAr (LEvEL 6)

Having completed the first and second years, the final year requires completion of a further 120 credits.

COrE UNIT (40 credits)

Dissertation

OPTIONS INCLUDE (20 CrEDITS EACH)*

Biblical Theology Mission PlacementNew Testament Exegesis Biblical Language (Hebrew)Public Theology Mission & EvangelismCeltic Mission & Spirituality Leading & Pioneering Fresh ExpressionsAdvanced Christian Leadership Mission & religious Pluralismyouth Mission*These units are subject to change and will be confirmed at the start of the course.

COMMUNITy

All BA Theology students participate in the College’s prayer and worship pattern and most are resident in the College, with various accommodation options including ensuite single study bedrooms and full catering. It is also possible to be a non-resident student.

FEES 2014-15 Full time (£)Tuition Fees (includes £6 student union fee) 5,425

University validation Fees (Dependant on University of Manchester) 575

Disclosure Barring Service Fees (New students only) 44

Sub-total 6,044

En Suite Single room & Meals (27 weeks, TBC) 4,800

Total 10,844

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To obtain a Diploma a student must gain 120 credits. Students must complete a core of 40 credits and gain 80 credits from elective units.

COrE UNITSMission Placement (20)Contextual Evangelism (10)Missiology (10)

The minimum age at entry for the BA Theology course is 18; there is no upper limit.

Cliff College accepts students of any Christian denomination and from any country. Students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA ) will need to satisfy the immigration requirements of the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA). Cliff College is recognised by the UKBA as a sponsor for students requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the United Kingdom.

ENTry qUALIFICATIONS

Students are normally required to have the equivalent of two ‘C’s at A level, but students without such qualifications are very welcome to apply and may be able to demonstrate their ability to be successful on this programme in other ways. Each year students come with a broad range of qualifications and our strong study skills and other support programmes enable those with a broad range of prior achievement to be academically successful and graduate with a University of Manchester degree.

There are various ways to find out more:

visit our website for moreinformation about our coursesvia text and video.(www.cliffcollege.ac.uk)Come and spend time with us, sit inon a lecture, eat, pray and worship with us – at one of our regular Open Days – check website for details.

Join us at Festival (our annual celebration with preaching, worship, youth and children’s work, bands, creative arts, sports: www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/festival).

Phone us or email us – we’ll be happy to hear from you!