Search site CY Home Courses M.A. for Children, Young People and Families Specialists M.A. for Children, Young People and Families Specialists M.A. in Theology, Ministry and, Mission An Overview of the Programme The Master’s Degree is accredited by Durham University as an MA in Theology, Mission & Ministry. This course is a specialism within that and all modules are specifically designed for children, young people and family workers. Tailored towards practitioners that work with Children Youth and Families, the Masters will explore Research Methods, The Theology & Spirituality of the Child and the Development of the Church’s work with Children, Young People & Families and their place in Contemporary Society. How the programme is delivered The delivery method for this specialism concentrates all teaching into three intensive blocks (Monday to Wednesday) a year for two years. It has been designed specifically to meet the needs of those working with families, young people and children. In the standard programme, students will study three modules a year for two years, followed by a year of dissertation writing. Residentials take place at our site in Cardiff, where there is purpose built modern en-suite accommodation, catering, teaching rooms, common room and chapel. Modules you will study Year 1 - Postgraduate Certificate Year 2 - Postgraduate Diploma Year 3 - Masters Research Methods Contemporary Practice in Mission to Children, Young People & Families Dissertation The Theology & Spirituality of the Child Leadership in Biblical and Contemporary Perspectives (For those working with Children, Young People and Families) Development of the Church’s work with Children, Young People & Families and their place in Contemporary Society Independent Learning Project Year 1 Research Methods This module teaches you how to search for information. How to analyse what is really going on. The Masters degree is in effect a license to do research. So this is the course ALL Durham Masters candidates will do irrespective of their specialism. It’ll feel a bit unusual because it isn’t directly focused on children, young people and families, but the value will be plain to see going forward. Theology & Spirituality of the Child A core module for all practitioners delivered by Mark Griffiths and Yvonne Morris. It provides some very interesting reflections – particularly around the subject of conversion. Development of the Churches work with children, young people and family A journey through the last 250 years to see how we’ve got to where we’ve got to, and Rachel Turner will introduce us to ideas of where we could/should be focusing today. Year 2 Contemporary Mission to children, young people and family Gary Smith from the Message Trust will help with this and Lucy Moore of Messy Church will give additional input. It is best described by Lucy’s comment, “If Messy Church was created as a Fringe Activity and we’ve made it mainstream, what do we now have to do to reach the fringes again?” It’s an interesting module. Leadership in Biblical and Contemporary context This module looks at leadership, it looks at leadership generally, the characteristics of leaders, and will of course discuss strategy, culture, and empowering others. But it does take its focus in a children, young people and family context. Matt Summerfield (formerly of Urban Saints and now with Zeo Church) helps us look at this area. Independent Learning Module Several lectures from experts outside of the children, young people and family world – so lecturer on doctrine, biblical studies and practical theology to help stretch us in other directions. And then you get to agree a title with one of the lecturers in their specialist subject (with or without a direct children, young people and family link) and they will supervise you through 4,000 words of Independent Research. Year 3 Dissertation 15,000 word dissertation on a subject that you will choose The Teaching Team The teaching team in Children, Youth and Families Ministry includes specialists from accross the UK including Lucy Moore from BRF, Yvonne Morris , Rick Otto, Matt Summerfield- Zeo Church, Gary Smith and Rachel Turner from BRF. Fees Course fees are spread over 3 years. For students beginning their studies in 2021 the following course fees will apply: Qualification Year One Year Two Year Three PGCert £3000 N/A N/A PGDip £3000 £3000 N/A MA £3000 £3000 £1000 Students may be eligible for postgraduate loans/grants through Student Finance. To find out please contact Student Finance for the home nation where you usually live: English Students: https://www.gov.uk/apply-online-for-student-finance Welsh Students: https://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/ Scottish Students: https://www.saas.gov.uk/ N Irish Students: https://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/ En-suite, accommodation is available on site at a cost of £180 per residential, full-board. Application Process This degree is a reflective practice degree, so while the usual criteria is a 2:1 degree, we look for ministry experience in this area over and above previous degrees, so if you don’t have a degree please do get in touch to check the possibilities. The deadline for applications is the end of July. If you have any questions please contact us. You can also download a brochure here See more information regarding Postgraduate Study at St Padarn's here For more information please contact: Tina Franklin or Revd Dr Mark Griffiths Registry and Postgraduate Co-ordinator tina.franklin@stpadarns.ac.uk Phone: 02920 838009 Dean of Discipleship mark.griffiths@stpadarns.ac.uk Tel: 02920 563379 Related reading About Us Ministry Training Networks Share Copyright © 2007-2021 The Representative Body of the Church in Wales. All Rights Reserved. Registered Charity Number: 1142813 Contact us Privacy Notice Disclaimer and Copyright Cookies