African Christianity route

African Christianity route

African Christianity route

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Thanks to a creative partnership between Church Mission Society and Missio Africanus, those involved in ministry to or alongside African Christians can join a unique learning programme both at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The African Christianity route through the Certificate or MA courses combines the best of CMS’s experience of pioneering mission and ministry and Missio Africanus’ experience of resourcing non-western missionaries involved in mission work in the West (and in Africa).

Who is the African Christianity route is for?

Lecturer Joseph Ola explains.

“Studying with CMS has been stretching and exciting. I’ve loved meeting so many other believers from all walks of life. Together we have learned how wide and how deep is God’s love and his witness across the globe.”

Rosie, MA

Application requirements and programme structure

These are the same as outlined on the undergraduate programme and postgraduate programme pages, with the exception that African Christianity focused courses are taught fully online.

The Certificate or MA can be focused towards mission and ministry from an African perspective by choosing the modules which are outlined below.

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Modules

Level 4 (Undergraduate)
Introduction to Black and African Theology

A comprehensive exploration of the rich theological traditions and perspectives emerging from Black and African contexts.

Foundations of Theology and Reflective Practice

An introduction to contextual theology, principles and methods of reflection, and their place in mission and practice (online)

Mission and Evangelism

Put the Bible into conversation with culture and gain greater understanding about your own practice of mission. Look at historical trends and current approaches to engaging and witnessing to the world around us, alongside practical engagement in mission (online with weekend residential).

Introduction to Church History

An overview of church history and its social, cultural, and political context, helping you see how history might have shaped your practice and experience.

Introduction to the Bible

An overview of the purpose, context and content of the Old and New Testaments. Get familiar with approaches to biblical study and consider how to engage biblical texts in mission and ministry.

Spirituality and Discipleship

Explore different approaches to discipleship, considering various Christian spiritual practices and their impact on our individual spiritual lives. How might we engage practically with them in our lives and the life of our community? (week residential)

Level 7 (Postgraduate)
Advanced Topic in Church History

Study a particular era of church history with special reference to Africa.

Christianity and Indigenous Religions

Undertake an in-depth study of an indigenous religious tradition from the Global South, how such a religious tradition relates to culture and shapes a people’s identity, and how it finds expression in orality, rituals and artistic forms using music and dance.

Global Pentecostalism

Engage in a systematic and comprehensive study of the nature of Pentecostal and charismatic types of Christianity.

Reflective Practice: Leadership and Collaboration

Equips you to discern appropriate models of leadership and evaluate your own experience in leadership. Material is drawn from both secular and Christian contexts.

Mission Ecclesiology in a Contemporary Context

Explore the role and mission of the church both historically and in the contemporary world, bringing your experience into conversation with various perspectives.

Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods

An introduction to various research methods and approaches to theological reflection. There will be an opportunity to design a research project.

Dissertation

A piece of work of 12,000 to 15,000 words which enables you to follow an area of interest in depth.

“I hope this Master’s will help empower and equip the African church in Britain and that will help in the re-evangelisation of Britain.

“But I’m also excited that we are creating an intentional space within CMS where African and British students can learn together and learn from each other.”

“The hope is that with this Master’s, putting together Africans and British Christians, we create a movement that will be able to articulate what’s going on for the wider body of Christ.

“We’re hoping to create a movement of post-colonial missionaries who will be able to work across cultures and races.”

Dr Harvey Kwiyani
African Christianity Programme Lead

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