Undergraduate courses
Undergraduate courses
Pursuing undergraduate studies in theology, ministry and mission with CMS Pioneer Mission Training is a unique experience: because we see everything through the lens of mission.
Our training is designed to prepare you for roles in pioneering leadership, community projects and innovative ministry.
The undergraduate programme is taught on Mondays with the following awards, accredited through Durham University as part of the Common Awards:
- Certificate – Level 4, the first year of a degree
- Diploma – Levels 4 and 5, the first and second year of a degree
- BA – Levels 4, 5 and 6, a complete degree
- BA (Hons) – Levels 4, 5, and 6, a complete degree with a dissertation
- Graduate Diploma – Level 6 with a dissertation
Undergraduate study is
- Foundational: ground your missional practice in theological reflection
- Focused: You can choose to focus your studies on a specific area:
- Relevant: Invest in a programme designed for pioneers by pioneers
- Transferable: If you decide to pursue further study, you can continue onto the Diploma or the full BA. This award can also serve as a prerequisite to the MA if you do not have any prior theological training.
Our teaching style is practical as well as theoretical. Most of our tutors are or have been practitioners themselves. And of course, you won’t just be reading books and writing essays. We believe “everyone has a piece of the wisdom” and you’ll experience lively discussion, video content and group work as we learn together.
We look at theology in everyday settings: ministry and mission inside and outside the church. We’ll think about how to be innovative and adaptive so we can engage and serve effectively in diverse communities.
Is it for me?
Students who take this programme are often…
- seeking to grow in confidence in their pioneer practice and ministry
- wanting a theological language to explain their pioneering
- needing tools and resources to sustain them
- preparing for a specific job or vocation
- pursuing personal growth
![Christine Cattenach](https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/christine_cattanach-3.jpg)
“The diversity of other pioneers that you come across on modules, in the reading, and among the lecturers is really interesting and helpful.”
Christine, Certificate student
Application requirements:
No prior theological training required but normally you’ll need at least one A Level or equivalent (see the table below for the requirements for each course).
Our awards are designed to complement your pioneer mission practice. Therefore it is desirable, but not essential, for you to have a mission context, be that paid or voluntary. All assessments give you the opportunity to apply your learning directly to your context.
Programme structure
- Entry requirement: Normally a minimum of one A level or equivalent
- Credits: 120
- Duration:
- full-time: one academic year (a full-time course load is equivalent to 10 teaching days each term)
- part-time: two or three academic years.
- Location: Oxford and online / fully online
- Assessment: Not just essays! We offer the option to complete assignments in all sorts of creative formats. In order to graduate from this programme you will need to successfully complete 120 credits with a minimum grade of 40%. If, for whatever reason, the academic assessment is not possible for you there is an option to complete the course as an audit student.
- Cost: Please see our fee structure. An annual bursary of up to £500 is available to apply for.
- Entry requirement: Normally a minimum of two A levels or equivalent
- Credits: 240
- Duration:
- full-time: two academic years (a full-time course load is equivalent to 10 teaching days each term)
- part-time: three or four academic years.
- Location: Oxford and online / fully online
- Assessment: Not just essays! We offer the option to complete assignments in all sorts of creative formats. In order to graduate from this programme you will need to successfully complete 240 credits with a minimum grade of 40%. If, for whatever reason, the academic assessment is not possible for you there is an option to complete the course as an audit student.
- Cost: Please see our fee structure. An annual bursary of up to £500 is available to apply for.
- Entry requirement: Normally a minimum of three A levels or equivalent
- Credits: 360
- Duration:
- full-time: three academic years (a full-time course load is equivalent to 10 teaching days each term)
- part-time: four, five or six academic years.
- Location: Oxford and online / fully online
- Assessment: Not just essays! We offer the option to complete assignments in all sorts of creative formats. In order to graduate from this programme you will need to successfully complete 360 credits with a minimum grade of 40%. If, for whatever reason, the academic assessment is not possible for you there is an option to complete the course as an audit student.
- Cost: Please see our fee structure. An annual bursary of up to £500 is available to apply for.
- Entry requirement: Normally an upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent
- Credits: 120
- Duration:
- full-time: one academic year (a full-time course load is equivalent to 10 teaching days each term)
- part-time: two or three academic years.
- Location: Oxford and online / fully online
- Assessment: Not just essays! We offer the option to complete assignments in all sorts of creative formats. In order to graduate from this programme you will need to successfully complete 120 credits with a minimum grade of 40%. If, for whatever reason, the academic assessment is not possible for you there is an option to complete the course as an audit student.
- Cost: Please see our fee structure. An annual bursary of up to £500 is available to apply for.
Modules
Level 4 modules (as for the certificate) plus:
Level 4 and 5 modules (as for the certificate and diploma) plus:
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