Our MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership is designed to equip leaders for the future, with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, adaptive leadership and planting new congregations. It is suitable for those developing in Christian leadership and for people seeking a mid-ministry refresher in skills and theology. The MA can be completed alongside membership of our Tracks in Church Planting, Centre for Christian Spirituality or Mission on the Margins.
The MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership is validated by Durham University (Common Awards) and includes specialist leadership modules alongside options from our highly commended postgraduate programme. Further details about the MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership Award are available here.
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Assessment
Most modules require two assignments of 3,000 words each or equivalent. Some modules are assessed by essays, others by a presentation, practical skill or written reflection on Christian practice. Candidates for the MA also complete a Dissertation in Leadership working alongside a St Hild academic tutor.
Requirements
Successful applicants will normally have an upper second-class honours degree, Graduate Diploma or equivalent in theology. Graduates in other disciplines with experience of theology or religious studies to at least undergraduate Certificate level (awarded with credit or distinction) may also be admitted to the programme. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (with no component under 6.5) or equivalent.
Modules
Specialist modules for this award cover Leadership and Collaboration, Leadership and the Future Church and Advanced Church Planting in Perspective. Additional module options cover a range of topics including Issues in Biblical Theology, Advanced New Testament, Christian Doctrine in Contemporary Culture, Topic in Church History, Mission on the Margins, Ethics, Disability Theology, Leadership and Collaboration, Chaplaincy, Leadership and the Future Church and Reflective Practice. Language options in Greek and Hebrew are also available.
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