Ministry - 2012 entry
Foundation Degree Fd(A)
Overview
This course is run by the Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
Faith communities are increasingly seeking to equip their workers with appropriate skills and knowledge to enable them to be more effective ministers and leaders with their communities. The Department of History, Philosophy and Religion at Oxford Brookes University works with a number of faith-based communities to support their training for ministry and leadership.
This foundation degree in Ministry is offered through our partners, who are currently: the Diocese of Oxford, Ripon College, Cuddesdon, the Diocese of Salisbury and the Diocese of Guildford. Admission to the course is through our partners who should be contacted directly in the first instance.
The course is recognised by the Ministry Division of the Church of England as an appropriate vehicle of training and formation in each of our partner institutions.
Teaching, learning and assessment
The foundation degree in Ministry is undertaken through innovative and flexible methods of portfolio-based learning and assessment. Portfolio-based learning enables students to build up a collection of coursework, and is a way of studying designed to fit with your ministry and match your learning, professional and faith development needs.
Teaching is delivered at partner colleges, and not at Oxford Brookes, although you will still be able to access all the university's facilities.
In detail
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg
keith.beech-gruneberg@oxford.anglican.org
+44 (0) 1865 208282
Dr Martin Groves
mgroves@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 488253
RELATED COURSES:
Course content
The foundation degree in Ministry is designed to support the training and formation programmes offered by our partners for both lay and ordained ministry. It offers a practice-based approach to the study of ministry and the theology of ministry.
Most students on the course will be undertaking their studies in order to receive appropriate training to exercise a particular ministry in their church or faith community. The precise pathway you undertake through the course will be agreed in consultation with the partner institution with which you are associated.
Study is by portfolio and may be based with our partners in your place of work and ministry. Students who successfully complete the foundation degree in Ministry are eligible to progress to complete an Oxford Brookes BA (Hons) degree in Religion and Theology. A master's degree in Ministry is also available, through the Diocese of Oxford and Ripon College only.
Key facts
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg
keith.beech-gruneberg@oxford.anglican.org
+44 (0) 1865 208282
Dr Martin Groves
mgroves@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 488253
RELATED COURSES:
Department
Department of History, Philosophy and Religion
Course length
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: 3 years
Teaching location
Ripon College, Cuddesdon / The Diocese of Oxford / The Diocese of Salisbury / The Diocese of Guildford
Start date
September
2012
January
2012
Fees / funding
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg
keith.beech-gruneberg@oxford.anglican.org
+44 (0) 1865 208282
Dr Martin Groves
mgroves@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 488253
RELATED COURSES:
Funding and scholarships
For general sources of financial support, see funding for Undergraduate students from the UK and EU.
Apply / Entry reqs
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg
keith.beech-gruneberg@oxford.anglican.org
+44 (0) 1865 208282
Dr Martin Groves
mgroves@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 488253
RELATED COURSES:
Specific entry requirements
Applicants will normally be engaged in some form of lay or ordained ministry in association with one of our partner institutions.
Please also see the university's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
Please see the university's standard English language requirements.
The Oxford Brookes foundation degree in Ministry is offered through our partners to whom initial enquiries should be addressed. These are the Diocese of Oxford, Ripon College, Cuddesdon, the Diocese of Salisbury and the Diocese of Guildford.
This course is not available to non-EEA students unless you have an immigration status which allows you to study part-time in the UK.
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.
Student experience
CONTACT US
Revd Dr Keith Beech-Gruneberg
keith.beech-gruneberg@oxford.anglican.org
+44 (0) 1865 208282
Dr Martin Groves
mgroves@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 488253
RELATED COURSES:
Support for students studying Ministry
Although this course is not taught at Oxford Brookes, you will have access to all the university’s facilities and support services.
General support services
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.
