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		<title>Political Theology in Mission</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:03:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optional module]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A course drawing on mission and political perspectives to explore how we witness in public spaces as individuals, churches, and Christian communities. This module is residential; students must be able to attend in-person in the UK.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/political-theology-in-mission/">Political Theology in Mission</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/political-theology-in-mission/">Political Theology in Mission</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dissertation</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/dissertation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 16:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[BA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dissertation]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A piece of work of 12,000 to 15,000 words which enables you to follow an area of interest in depth.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/dissertation/">Dissertation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/dissertation/">Dissertation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Theologies in Global Perspective</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/theologies-in-global-perspective/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:24:01 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Core module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pioneer focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Engage in theologies from around the world and develop your understanding of how some of these emerged from particular religious traditions which have shaped a people’s identity and theology.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/theologies-in-global-perspective/">Theologies in Global Perspective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">Engage in theologies from around the world and develop your understanding of how some of these emerged from particular religious traditions which have shaped a people’s identity and theology. </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/theologies-in-global-perspective/">Theologies in Global Perspective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/research-and-reflection-resources-and-methods/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Core module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pioneer focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An introduction to various research methods and approaches to theological reflection. There will be an opportunity to design a research project.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/research-and-reflection-resources-and-methods/">Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">An introduction to various research methods and approaches to theological reflection. There will be an opportunity to design a research project. </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/research-and-reflection-resources-and-methods/">Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mission and Ecclesiology in Contemporary Contexts</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-ecclesiology-in-a-contemporary-context/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Core module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pioneer focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Reflect on the role and mission of the church both historically and in the contemporary world, bringing your own experience into conversation with various perspectives from around the world.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-ecclesiology-in-a-contemporary-context/">Mission and Ecclesiology in Contemporary Contexts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">Reflect on the role and mission of the church both historically and in the contemporary world, bringing your own experience into conversation with various perspectives from around the world. </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-ecclesiology-in-a-contemporary-context/">Mission and Ecclesiology in Contemporary Contexts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reflective Practice: Leadership and Collaboration</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-leadership-and-collaboration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optional module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=26295</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Equips you to discern appropriate models of leadership and evaluate your own experience in leadership. Material is drawn from both secular and Christian contexts.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-leadership-and-collaboration/">Reflective Practice: Leadership and Collaboration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">Equips you to discern appropriate models of leadership and evaluate your own experience in leadership. Material is drawn from both secular and Christian contexts. </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-leadership-and-collaboration/">Reflective Practice: Leadership and Collaboration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reflective Practice: Mission and Evangelism</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-mission-and-evangelism/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:20:43 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Asian focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Optional module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=26297</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Gain a comprehensive understanding of mission and evangelism from a global perspective while reflecting on your own context and experiences. Through the exploration of key themes and metaphors, you will engage critically with contemporary mission issues.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-mission-and-evangelism/">Reflective Practice: Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">Gain a comprehensive understanding of mission and evangelism from a global perspective while reflecting on your own context and experiences. Through the exploration of key themes and metaphors, you will engage critically with contemporary mission issues. </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/reflective-practice-mission-and-evangelism/">Reflective Practice: Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Advanced Topic in African Church History</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/advanced-topic-in-church-history/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:05:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Core module]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 7]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MA]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Cert (African focus)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[PG Dip (African focus)]]></category>
		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=26329</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Study church history with a particular focus on Africa.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/advanced-topic-in-church-history/">Advanced Topic in African Church History</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/advanced-topic-in-church-history/">Advanced Topic in African Church History</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Spirituality and Discipleship</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/spirituality-and-discipleship/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Certificate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chaplaincy focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children and Families focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 4]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youthwork focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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)</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/spirituality-and-discipleship/">Spirituality and Discipleship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<div class="wp-block-cms-container mb-content-spacing ml-content-margins mr-content-margins relative"><div class="wp-block-post-excerpt"><p class="wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt">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) </p></div></div>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/spirituality-and-discipleship/">Spirituality and Discipleship</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introduction to the Bible</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Certificate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chaplaincy focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children and Families focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-the-bible/">Introduction to the Bible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-the-bible/">Introduction to the Bible</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Introduction to Church History</title>
		<link>https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-church-history/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pioneer modules]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Certificate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 4]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>An overview of church history and its social, cultural, and political context, helping you see how history might have shaped your practice and experience.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-church-history/">Introduction to Church History</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-church-history/">Introduction to Church History</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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		<title>Mission and Evangelism</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeremy Woodham]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2024 14:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[African focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Certificate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chaplaincy focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children and Families focus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Level 4]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online learning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Residential]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Youthwork focus]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>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).</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-and-evangelism/">Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-and-evangelism/">Mission and Evangelism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://churchmissionsociety.org">Church Mission Society (CMS)</a>.</p>
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