Ministry - 2012 entry
MA
Overview
This is an advanced course in Ministry offered in partnership with the Anglican Diocese of Oxford and Ripon College Cuddesdon. It is intended primarily for students in the partner institutions who are either undertaking initial training for ministry or who are required by their church or faith organisation to undertake post-ordination training or its equivalent at master's level and already have a good honours degree in theology or a related subject.
Why Brookes?
Brookes has long-established partnerships with various faith communities in the region.
In detail
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
Course content
All students begin the MA in Ministry by undertaking a module on theological reflection and reflective practice. This is a compulsory module which lays the foundation for research whether into the theory or practice of ministry. Thereafter students will choose two out of three modules on 'Mission and Ministry' or 'Theological Foundations for Ministry' or 'Professional Minsterial Practice'. There is also the opportunity to undertake a small independent study, which is attractive to student who are not continuing to write a dissertation and who are aiming to achieve the award of Postgraduate Certificate. However, most students continue to part two of the degree, a 20000 word dissertation, which for many represents the culmination of their studies.
Teaching, learning and assessment
The MA in Ministry is based on an innovative, tried and tested portfolio pedagogy. All the modules in part one of the programme are assessed by a portfolio in which students demonstrate the critical, analytical and constructive skills with which they have interrogated their ministerial theory and practice. Portfolio-based learning and assessment enables students to draw on a wide variety of learning situations from their parishes or faith communities and bring their knowledge and experience directly into their work as reflective practitioners. In the construction of portfolios learning is not separated from assessment any more than theory is separated from practice.
From the very outset of the course students will have been thinking about and planning their dissertations. This is an opportunity to undertake a significant piece of research that has relevance to their ministerial situation. The precise topic will be negotiated with the tutor and all students will be supported and guided by an appropriate supervisor.
Key facts
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
Faculty
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department
Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
Course length
Full-time: 2 years
Part-time: 5 years
Teaching location
Ripon College, Cuddesdon / Oxford
Start date
September 2012
Apply / Entry reqs
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
English language requirements
Please see the university's standard English language requirements.
English language requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Border Agency's minimum language requirements as well as the university's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
How to apply
Oxford Diocese of the Church of England
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
MA Programme Leader
Church House,
North Hinksey
Oxford
OX2 0NB
Tel: 01235 527077
or
Ripon College, Cuddesdon
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Director of Studies
Ripon College, Cuddesdon
Oxford
OX44 9EX
Tel: 01865 877408
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Oxford Brookes operates the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All postgraduate single modules are equivalent to 10 ECTS credits, double modules to 20 ECTS credits, and treble modules to 30 ECTS credits. A full master's course will carry 90 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Fees / funding
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
TUITION FEES
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
+44 (0)1865 483088
finance-fees@brookes.ac.uk
Scholarships and funding
For general sources of financial support, see:
Oxford
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
Why Oxford is a great place to study Ministry
Because Oxford is one of the world's great academic cities, it is a key centre of debate, with conferences, seminars and forums taking place across education, science, the arts and many other subjects.
Support
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
How Brookes supports postgraduate students
Supporting your learning
From academic advisers and support co-ordinators to specialist subject librarians and other learning support staff, we want to ensure that you get the best out of your studies.
Personal support services
We want your time at Brookes to be as enjoyable and successful as possible. That's why we provide all the facilities you need to be relaxed, happy and healthy throughout your studies.
Research
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Phillip Tovey
philliptovey@spamcop.net
01235 527077
Revd Dr Margaret Whipp
Margaret.Whipp@Ripon-Cuddesdon.ac.uk
01865 877408
