Photograph by Andy Barker, courtesy of Sheffield City Council Cliff College is set in the heart of the Peak District, an area known for its natural beauty, yet only a few minutes from the city of Sheffield and other surrounding towns. Equipped with an excellent library, study facilities and staffed by people who all have track records in both research and practice, Cliff College offers a learning
environment which will encourage the best from you.
The theology programme can be taken as a one-year certificate, a two-year diploma or a three-year honours degree. It is normally taken full-time, although it is possible to study part-time within a commutable distance. It is a general theology degree with a particular focus on mission. The teaching is offered through a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops, group tutorials and individual learning. Students on the course have found it affirming to their faith and helpful in giving them direction and focus as to how they might serve God in the future.
In year one there are a number of units on introductory subjects such as Old and New Testaments, theology, Christian history, worship, evangelism, study skills, discipleship and spiritual formation. These provide a strong basis for further study, although they also provide a solid ‘stand alone’ year. An important feature of each year of the Theology programme is a mission placement stream where teams of students work with local congregations in England and Ireland, engage in schools ministry and the college Festival.
If desired, by taking certain options in their first year, students can complete the academic studies required to qualify as a Methodist Local Preacher.
In year two there are further units looking at theology, mission, Old and New Testament exegesis and world religions, biblical language (Hebrew), some focused options in youth, children’s or third age ministry, and evangelism in urban or inter-faith settings. One unit offered examines the Gospel of Luke and takes place in Jerusalem, Israel. There is also a placement opportunity similar to that offered in the first year.
In year three, Biblical and theological subjects are continued alongside the placement stream and a dissertation. There are a number of options that include Celtic mission, youth mission, leading and pioneering fresh expressions of church, public theology, religious pluralism and leadership.
Cliff College reserves the right to offer alternative units for each level according to availability.
UNDErGrADUATE
COUrSES
BA
COUrSE UNITS
THE FIrST yEAr (LEvEL 4)
To complete the first year a student must gain 120 credits. All units provide 10 credits. COrE UNITS*
Old Testament Introduction Introduction to Evangelism
New Testament Introduction research Skills
Introduction to Theology OPTIONS INCLUDE*
Christian Leadership Pioneer Ministry
resourcing Worship New Testament Exegesis
Preaching Practice Christian Discipleship
Children’s and youth Ministry Theological Exploration for Methodist
Introduction to Church History Preachers
Mission Placement Biblical Hermeneutics
Christian Spirituality
THE SECOND yEAr (LEvEL 5)
To complete the second year, a student must gain 120 credits from a range of core and optional units.
COrE UNITS*
Biblical Hermeneutics
Theology in the Contemporary World OPTIONS INCLUDE*
Old Testament Exegesis Intro to Major World Faiths
New Testament Exegesis Mission Placement
Hebrew Children Mission & Ministry
Missiology youth Mission & Ministry
Luke in the Holy Land Third Age Mission & Ministry
Apologetics Intermediate Christian Mentoring
To obtain a Diploma a student must gain 120 credits. Students must complete a core of 40 credits and gain 80 credits from elective units. COrE UNITS
Mission Placement (20) Contextual Evangelism (10) Missiology (10)
COUrSE UNITS
(CONTINUED)
THE FINAL yEAr (LEvEL 6)
Having completed the first and second years, the final year requires completion of a further 120 credits.
COrE UNIT (40 credits) Dissertation
OPTIONS INCLUDE (20 CrEDITS EACH)*
Biblical Theology Disability Mission
New Testament Exegesis Biblical Language (Hebrew)
Public Theology rural Mission
Celtic Mission & Spirituality Leading & Pioneering Fresh Expressions Advanced Christian Leadership Mission & religious Pluralism
youth Mission Women in the Bible
*These units are subject to change and will be confirmed at the start of the course.
COMMUNITy
All BA Theology students participate in the College’s prayer and worship pattern and most are resident in the College, with various accommodation options including ensuite single study bedrooms and full catering. It is also possible to be a non-resident student. FEES 2015-16* (*THESE FEES ArE NOT yET CONFIrMED)
Full time (£)
Tuition Fees (includes £6 student union fee) 5,425
University validation Fees (Dependant on University of Manchester) 575
Disclosure Barring Service Fees (New students only) 44
Sub-total 6,044
En Suite Single room & Meals (27 weeks, TBC) 4,800
To obtain a Diploma a student must gain 120 credits. Students must complete a core of 40 credits and gain 80 credits from elective units. COrE UNITS
Mission Placement (20) Contextual Evangelism (10) Missiology (10)
The minimum age at entry for the BA Theology course is 18; there is no upper limit.
Cliff College accepts students of any Christian denomination and from any country. Students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to satisfy the immigration requirements of the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA). Cliff College is recognised by the UKBA as a sponsor for students requiring a Tier 4 visa to study in the United Kingdom.
ENTry qUALIFICATIONS
Students are normally required to have the equivalent of two ‘C’s at A level, but students without such qualifications are very welcome to apply and may be able to demonstrate their ability to be successful on this programme in other ways. Each year students come with a broad range of qualifications and our strong study skills and other support programmes enable those with a broad range of prior achievement to be academically successful and graduate with a University of Manchester degree.
There are various ways to find out more:
visit our website for more information about our courses via text and video.
(www.cliffcollege.ac.uk)
Come and spend time with us, sit in on a lecture, eat, pray and worship with us – at one of our regular
Open Days – check website for details.
Join us at Festival (our annual celebration with preaching, worship, youth and children’s work, bands, creative arts, sports:
www.cliffcollege.ac.uk/festival). Phone us or email us –
