Will 2026 be the year you get your theological qualification?
Will 2026 be the year you get your theological qualification?
Photo: Graduating students of 2025
CMS Open days onsite in Oxford and online Open evenings 2026
With so much going on at this time year, it can be hard to think about anything beyond Christmas! But amid the preparations for festive traditions, perhaps you sense something new is happening? Are you feeling that next year God is going to do something special? If there is a restlessness in your soul, we can help!
Come to a Church Mission Society Pioneer Mission Leadership Training open event to find out how a qualification in theology, ministry and mission, which is accredited by Durham University, could complement the work you’re already doing.
But it won’t only be a Durham University award that you achieve. You will be embarking on a spiritual journey. A re-boot of your purpose, your mission, your vision; maybe even your faith.
If you feel that you’ve never been academic then you will be surprised what you can achieve. David Ritchie, one of our graduating students said: “I really enjoyed putting [my assignment] together, I was so thankful that I could do this one orally rather than being another written assignment where I struggle. I was blown away by my grade for that one!”
There are lots of options for study and the qualification you can gain, from a one-year Certificate to a doctorate of theology (awarded by the University of Roehampton). And it can all be studied in person in Oxford or online from anywhere in the world. There is also an opportunity to focus your learning on the pioneer approach to mission, Children and Families ministry, Youth work or the study of African Christianity or Asian Christianity.
Ordinands in the Church of England can train with Church Mission Society Pioneer Mission Leadership Training, through a partnership with Ripon College Cuddesdon. Tours of Ripon College Cuddesdon can be arranged for you as part of an open day.
Book your place at an open event now:
- 10 February, 21 April, and 30 June 2026 from 10:30am to 2pm in Oxford
- 10 February, 22 April, and 30 June 2026 from 7pm to 8:30pm online
Booking is essential. Please email us on pioneer@churchmissionsociety.org to book your place.
If you have a friend who is interested in reaching new people and places for God, why not forward this to them.
