St John’s College, Nottingham
St John's College
Chilwell Lane
Bramcote
Nottingham
NG9 3DS
Website:
www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
College Courses:
+44 (0)115 968 3203
email:
admissions@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Distance learning:
+44 (0)115 968 1117
email:
ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Youth & Children’s work:
+44 (0)115 968 3222
email:
youth@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Links to New Media
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St John’s Facebook Group
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Aims of St John’s College
Benefits of Studying with us
Spiritual Growth at St John’s
Diversity
Independent Student at St John’s
Overseas Students
Placement Church experience
Mixed Mode training
Student Spouse talks about
Focus Group
Research Students
Distance Learning experiences
At a Glance
St John’s College, Nottingham offers the following courses:
Certificate
Foundation
BA (Hons.) Degree
Master’s
PhD
Short courses
Part-time study option
Distance learning option
College Mission Statement St John’s Nottingham inspires, resources and grows Christians to serve and lead in God’s mission in today’s world. Through training and education in spirituality, intellectual enquiry and practice of mission and ministry, St John’s equips ministers, worship leaders, pastor-teachers, counsellors, youth workers, children and families and schools workers, evangelists and cross-cultural workers. |
Studying for Personal Growth
- Take a year out to be better equipped to serve God
- Study for a career change and a new direction
- Explore God’s call one step further
Programmes of study at St John’s:
For overview of courses: www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/show/135
Ordination Training
For Undergraduates: Certificate in Theology for Ministry & Foundation in Theology for Ministry, Third year BA in Theology for Ministry.
For Graduates: Postgraduate Diploma or MTh, Third year involves a choice of LTh (flexible and creative) or MA in Mission and Ministry (choice of specialisms) or a research degree.
For theology graduates we plan an individual course which usually involves completing the MTh and one of the third year options.
Mixed Mode Training
Part 1: by distance learning. Part 2: 5-week blocks over two years alongside a lay curacy. Part 3: further study weeks in college. Training leads either to a BA in Theology for Ministry or an MA, depending on prior study.
Studying Theology
Independent students (those not sponsored by their church for ordained ministry) can come for one, two or three years full-time:
Year 1: Certificate in Theology for Ministry or Graduate Diploma
Year 2: Diploma in Theology for Ministry or Postgraduate Diploma or MTh
Year 3: BA in Ministry or LTh (flexible and creative), MA in Mission and Ministry or research
Youth Ministry
At the Midlands Centre for Youth Ministry you can gain a BA in Youth and Community Work and Applied Theology with the JNC professional youth work qualification, combining classroom teaching with mentoring in a practical work placement.
From Sept 2009 a new course is being introduced: BA in Youth Community Work and Practical Theology
MA Reflective Practice and Applied Theology – Professional development for youth workers and other related professions. 2-5 years part time
MA Youth and Community Work and Applied Theology - JNC endorsed professionally qualifying course. 2-5 years part time
Engage – 6-8 modules incorporating a youth support worker qualification
Children’s Ministry
BA in Children and Family Work and Practical Theology. This new course will run alongside the Youth Ministry course and also combine classroom teaching with mentoring in a practical work placement.
Schools Ministry
BA in Schools, Youth and Community Work with Practical Theology with the JNC professional youth work qualification. This new course also combines classroom teaching with mentoring in a practical work placement.
Part-time Courses
Our Certificate, Foundation and Graduate Certificate can be taken one day a week over two years and are ideal for equipping you for leadership in the local church.
You can convert your Foundation into a BA or study for an MA, both part-time, through In-Service Study weeks.
You can study Counselling at Introductory or Post-Graduate level.
Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care - An introductory, but very substantial, module including theology and self-reflection as well as skills training.
MA in Pastoral Counselling - A part-time course, integrating professional counselling training with theological understanding of human process and development.
Distance Learning
The Certificate and Foundation Degree in Theology for Ministry are validated by the University of Chester, and can lead to a BA through distance learning and some residential components.
The Certificate in Christian Studies (CCS) is a college course that can be taken over 2 year or more, or you can take individual modules as and when you like.
Leading Children – Practical, distance learning course with tutor support.
Occasional Courses
Short study units for serving clergy and others in full time Christian work from all denominations. Subjects include new modules such as Engaging Culture, Virtual World and pastoral care and the human lifecycle, social theology, inter-faith dialogue, Biblical interpretation, Emerging Church.
Fit for the Purpose – a short course on vocation that you can work through yourself or with a distance learning tutor. Optional weekend available.
Listening Skills - A 5-day residential course for those who want a concentrated experience of listening training.
Summer Schools - and an assortment of other occasional courses are available, including Top Up Your Theology, Myers Briggs, Hebrew and Greek.
Visitors’ Days and Open Weekends
Vocations Weekends – Fit for the Purpose
for anyone who feels that God is calling him or her...to what? Dates: 8-10 April 2011, 9-11 September 2011
Contact Extension Studies Tel: 0115 925 1117 Email: ext.studies@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Open Day at St John’s Nottingham
Whether you’re exploring vocation or thinking about some form of Christian study, a visit to St John's Theological College Nottingham is the perfect opportunity to see for yourself what it's all about.
29 January 2011
20 May 2011
To find out more call: 0115 968 3203 email admissions@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk, click here or see www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Visitor Days 2010 / 2011 at St John’s Nottingham
Visitor Days are held about twice a month. Forthcoming dates:
Dec 1st, 8th
Jan 19th, 26th
Feb 9th, 16th
Mar 9th, 16th, 23rd
Apr 6th
For more dates and to book a visit call 0115 968 3203 or email admissions@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
Other information
IN SERVICE STUDY WEEKS
15 – 19 November 2010
Acts and Mission (Canon Elizabeth Fisher)
7 – 11 February 2011
Fresh Expressions of Church: Starting, Developing and Sustaining (The Revd Dr Michael Moynagh)
21 – 25 March 2011
Understanding the Church (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford and The Revd Nick Ladd)
23 – 27 May 2011
Spiritual Direction (Canon Dr Christina Baxter)
3-11 October 2011
Mission of the Triune God (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford, Michael Leyden) (fully booked)
14-18 November 2011
Islam and Christianity in Dialogue (The Revd David Marshall)
9-13 January 2012
The Gospels as a Resource for Practical Theology (John Proctor)
6-10 February 2012
Understanding Church (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford and The Revd Nick Ladd)
26-30 March 2012
Evangelical theology, Virtual World – Title to be confirmed
FOUR WEEK UNITS
11 October – 12 November 2010 (excludes Reading Week 25 – 29 October)
Biblical Interpretation (Dr Ben Fulford and The Revd Dr Tim Hull)
22 November – 17 December 2010
Holy Spirit and the Charismatic Life (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford and The Revd Nick Ladd)
10 January – 4 February 2011
Pastoral Care and the Human Lifecycle (The Revd Chrissie Wood)
14 February – 18 March 2011 (excludes Reading Week 21 – 25 February)
Old Testament Theology (The Revd Dr David Firth)
28 March – 20 May 2011 (excludes Easter vacation 2 April – 1 May)
Developing Preaching (The Revd Dr Ian Paul)
10 October – 7 November 2011
John’s Gospel (The Revd Meda Stamper)
22 October -17 November 2011
Ways of Christian Spirituality (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford, The Revd David Runcorn)
3-28 January 2012
Pastoral Care and the Human Community (The Revd Chrissie Wood)
7 February-11 March 2012
Ecclesiastes (Dr Doug Ingram)
30 April-21 May 2012
Engaging Culture (The Revd Andii Bowsher)
*Please note that in October this module is only available to students registered for a full- or part-time course at St John’s but is open to all participants later in the year as a 4-week Study Unit.
Serving clergy may be able to receive funding as part of Continuing Ministerial Education
For cost and availability contact Academic Administrator Tel: 0115 9683216 email: academic@stjohns-nottm.ac.uk St John’s College, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3DS
Other short / occasional courses
4-8 April 2011
Listening Skills. for those who want a concentrated experience of listening training
15-17 April 2011
Myers Briggs Weekend. Explore how personality type affects our approach to leadership and spirituality.
4-8 July 2011
Top Up Your Theology Week. Listen to Ven Bob Jackson, Revd David Runcorn and members of Faculty sharing the latest developments in their subject areas, including Going for Growth and the gospel in today’s church. Book in for the whole week or select single days.
8-10 July 2011
Myers Briggs 1 Weekend. Explore how personality type affects our approach to leadership. An introductory workshop, price includes preliminary on-line testing and individual feedback.
11-15 July 2011
Summer School. Explore a subject in depth and experience life in a theological college.
18-22 July 2011
Hebrew in a Week – an introduction to reading the language of the Old Testament
2-4 September 2011
Counselling Skills for Pastoral Care. Combining counselling skills, theology and personal growth (start of 6-month course which finishes mid-April 2012).
10-11 September 2011
Heritage Open Days. Local participation in England’s heritage programme when Bramcote History Group offer presentations about village history and St John’s historic building, The Grove.
16-18 September 2011
Study Skills Weekend. For those returning to academic study.
2-8 July 2012
Summer school. Top Up Your Theology Week. Listen to members of Faculty sharing the latest developments in their subject areas. Book in for the whole week or select single days.
9-15 July 2012
Summer school. TBC Explore a subject in depth and experience life in a theological
16-22 July 2012
Greek/Hebrew Week. For those with a little Greek or Hebrew and a thirst for the Bible.
