Youthwork route

Youthwork route

Youthwork route

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Youth ministry and pioneering have been allies for a long time. In fact there’s a good case to be made that the current wave of pioneer ministry and fresh expressions finds its roots in youth ministry.

So we’re really pleased to be able to offer this pathway in pioneer youth ministry that combines Church Mission Society’s experience of training in pioneering mission and ministry and Frontier Youth Trust’s experience of working with young people on the margins.

“If we want to reach young people we need to start doing ministry in a completely different way.”

John Wheatley

“It has been a safe and comfortable place to share while also being able to question. It’s allowed me to see my ministry through others’ eyes and reflect on my practice.”

Lee, Certificate

Application requirements and programme structure

These are the same as for the undergraduate programme.

The Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission can be focused towards youthwork by choosing the modules which are outlined below.

Modules

Certificate (Level 4)
Pioneering youth work

An introduction to good practice in youth work, including key skills in relationships, communication, teaching, learning styles, administration and leadership, as well as the chance to develop these skills in your ministry setting. Exploring play, informal education and/or non-formal education among young people and children, questioning and articulating their value and impact in practice. Includes consideration of how children and young people learn and develop and approaches to working with challenging behaviour. Exploring our understanding of the context of youth work and the values, practices and legal frameworks it entails from a Christian perspective, as well as considering methodologies for working with young people.

Foundations of Theology and Reflective Practice

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

Pastoral Care, Ethics and Ministry

An introduction to key issues in both pastoral care and ethics, giving you the tools and theological framework to approach pastoral situations, as well as the space to reflect on your own views and experiences

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 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)

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