Level 4 Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/level-4/ With Jesus. With each other. To the edges. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:51:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://churchmissionsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/CMS-Favions2.jpg Level 4 Archives - Church Mission Society (CMS) https://churchmissionsociety.org/tag/level-4/ 32 32 Pioneer mission practice https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneer-mission-practice/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:55:04 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25699 Develop deeper understanding of the pioneer charism, explore pioneering mission spirituality and develop skills associated with pioneering mission around collaboration, facilitation, contextualisation, discernment and entrepreneurship.

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Pioneer mission practice

Develop deeper understanding of the pioneer charism, explore pioneering mission spirituality and develop skills associated with pioneering mission around collaboration, facilitation, contextualisation, discernment and entrepreneurship.

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]]> Introduction to the Bible https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-the-bible/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:52:58 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25697 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.

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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.

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]]> Introduction to Church History https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-church-history/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:42:29 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25668 An overview of church history and its social, cultural, and political context, helping you see how history might have shaped your practice and experience.

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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.

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]]> Mission and Evangelism https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/mission-and-evangelism/ Fri, 24 May 2024 14:16:40 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25665 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).

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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).

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]]> Pastoral Care, Ethics and Ministry https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pastoral-care-ethics-and-ministry/ Fri, 24 May 2024 13:57:42 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25646 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

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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

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]]> Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/foundations-of-theology-and-reflective-practice/ Thu, 23 May 2024 14:08:18 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=25637 An introduction to contextual theology, principles and methods of reflection, and their place in mission and practice.

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Foundations for Theology and Reflective Practice

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

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]]> Chaplaincy and Contemporary Christian Mission https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/chaplaincy-and-contemporary-christian-mission/ Wed, 22 May 2024 08:37:00 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=26102 Explore the distinctive ministry of chaplaincy in mission, including an opportunity to experience a chaplaincy context.

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Chaplaincy and Contemporary Christian Mission

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Explore the distinctive ministry of chaplaincy in mission, including an opportunity to experience a chaplaincy context.

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]]> Pioneering Children’s and Families Work https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneering-childrens-and-families-work/ Fri, 10 May 2024 12:07:00 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=27392 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. A foundation in ministry with children and families, including context, professional standards (including legal frameworks), principles and values involved, and the opportunity to reflect on practices and principles in this area of ministry. An introduction to good practice in relationships with children and families, and to explore the principles and processes involved in using and leading play in your children’s work practice.

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Pioneering Children’s and Families Work

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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.

A foundation in ministry with children and families, including context, professional standards (including legal frameworks), principles and values involved, and the opportunity to reflect on practices and principles in this area of ministry.

An introduction to good practice in relationships with children and families, and to explore the principles and processes involved in using and leading play in your children’s work practice.

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]]> Global Pentecostalism https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/global-pentecostalism/ Fri, 10 May 2024 09:57:23 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=26334 Focuses on the growth and influence of Pentecostalism globally, with an emphasis on its role in African Christianity. Students will engage in independent research, exploring Pentecostalism’s historical roots, theological principles, and cultural impact.

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Global Pentecostalism

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Focuses on the growth and influence of Pentecostalism globally, with an emphasis on its role in African Christianity. Students will engage in independent research, exploring Pentecostalism’s historical roots, theological principles, and cultural impact.

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]]> Introduction to Black and African Theology https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/introduction-to-black-and-african-theology/ Fri, 10 May 2024 09:56:43 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=27356 A comprehensive exploration of the rich theological traditions and perspectives emerging from Black and African contexts.

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Introduction to Black and African Theology

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

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]]> Pioneering Youth Work https://churchmissionsociety.org/pioneer-modules/pioneering-youth-work/ Thu, 09 May 2024 12:29:00 +0000 https://staging.cms-uk.org/?p=27410 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.

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Pioneering Youth Work

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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.

BACK TO UNDERGRADUATE COURSES BACK TO POSTGRADUATE COURSES

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