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
St John’s Facebook Group
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College blog – link available shortly
Videos:
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:
Cert., Dip., (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: 2 years Diploma in Theology and Ministry, Third year BA in Ministry
For Graduates: 2 years Certificate followed by 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 in 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 & Ministry or Graduate Certificate
Year 2: Diploma in Theology and 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 (from Sept 2009)
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 (from Sept 2009)
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 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 Diploma 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.
Postgraduate Diploma in Pastoral Counselling - A part-time course, integrating professional counselling training with theological understanding of human process and development.
Distance Learning
The Certificate and Diploma in Theology and Vocation are validated by the Open University, and can lead to a BA completed through In-Service Study weeks.
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 other occasional courses are available, including Myers Briggs 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: 3-5 April 2009, 11-13 September 2009, 16-18 April 2010
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. 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 2009 at St John’s Nottingham
Visitor Days are held about twice a month. Forthcoming dates:
5 March, 12 March, 19 March, 2 April, 30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 11 June, 18 June
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
28 September – 2 October 2009
Mission, ministry and the Triune God (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford and Michael Leyden)
9 - 13 November 2009
Ways of Christian Spirituality (Canon Dr Christina Baxter, Dr Ben Fulford and The Revd David Runcorn)
1 - 5 February 2010
Revelation (The Revd Dr Ian Paul)
22 - 26 March 10
Old Testament Ethics (Dr Doug Ingram)
24 - 28 May 2010
Christian Apologetics in a Postmodern World (The Revd Dr Tim Hull)
FOUR WEEK UNITS
5 October – 6 November 2009**
Biblical interpretation (Dr Ben Fulford, The Revd Dr Tim Hull)
16 November – 11 December 2009
John’s Gospel and the Johannine letters (Dr Stephen Travis)
4 January – 29 January 2010
Pastoral Care and the Human Community (The Revd Chrissie Wood)
22 February – 19 March 2010
Virtual World (Roy McCloughry, The Revd Dr Tim Hull and Jo Pimlott)
26 April – 21 May 2010
Engaging Culture (The Revd Andii Bowsher)
** Excludes Reading week, 26th-30th October.
Serving clergy may be able to receive funding as part of Continuing Ministerial Education
