Foundation degrees - Modules
Disclaimer
In exceptional circumstances the University reserves the right,
without notice or liability, to withdraw or alter modules,
programmes or parts of programmes at any time. For example, if the
demand for a programme or parts of a programme is such that it is
not viable to run it, the University retains the right to withdraw
offers made without liability.
Partner institutions and centres of study
The number of centres offering the Foundation Degree in Theology
& Ministry (FDTM) through York St John University is
continually expanding, contact the University to obtain the most
up-to-date information.
Current venues and the days and times of
FDTM
and
BATM classes »
0THB01 Introducing the Old
Testament
0THB02 Introducing the New
Testament
0THB03 Studying Theology
These modules act as an introduction to study
on the Foundation Degree in Theology and Ministry. They aim
to introduce students to key skills in the study of theology, to
the critical use of biblical texts and to study skills required for
successful engagement in Higher Education.
|
Code
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Type
|
Placement /
Work based hours
|
Field work /
Experiential Hours
|
|
1THB01
|
Studying the Old Testament
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
1THB02
|
Studying the New Testament
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
1THB03
|
The Development of Christian Faith in History
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
1THB04
|
An Introduction to Christian Mission and Ministry
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award *
|
40
|
|
|
1THB05
|
Elements of Christian Worship
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award *
|
40
|
|
|
1THB06
|
An Introduction to Christian Ethics
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
1THB07
|
An Introduction to World Religions
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
1THB08
|
Using the Bible
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
1THB09
|
Gospel in Contemporary Society
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
1THB10
|
Evangelism into the Future
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award **
|
40
|
|
|
1THB11
|
Spirit and Church in a Mission Context
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award ** / ****
|
40
|
|
|
1THB12
|
Human Personality and Spirituality
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
1THB13
|
Introduction to Independent Learning in Theology &
Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
1THB14
|
Placement Based Learning 1
|
20
|
Elective or Compulsory
for
Award ****
|
40
|
|
|
1THB15
|
Placement Based Learning 2
|
20
|
Elective
|
40
|
|
|
1THB16
|
Sacraments
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
1THB17
|
Pastoral Care
|
20
|
Elective or Compulsory
for Award***
|
40
|
|
|
1THB18
|
The Child
|
20
|
Elective or compulsory
#
|
40
|
|
|
1THB19
|
Child and The Bible
|
20
|
Elective or compulsory
#
|
40
|
|
|
1THB20
|
Child and the Church
|
20
|
Elective or compulsory
#
|
40
|
|
* Normal Compulsory modules:
the default position for all applicants: 1THB04 and 1THB05
** Compulsory modules: Evangelist
Trainees, Trinity School of Theology: 1THB10 and 1THB11
*** Compulsory modules: Pastoral Worker
Trainees: 1THB04 and 1THB17
****Compulsory modules: King’s Training Route:
1THB11 and 1THB14
# Compulsory Modules for University
Certificate in Children’s Ministry [60 credit award] &
Children’s Ministry Training Route [120 credit award]
[back to top]
|
Code
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Type
|
Placement /
Work based hours
|
Field work /
Experiential Hours
|
|
2THB01
|
Patterns of Christian Spirituality
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
2THB02
|
Communicating the Christian Story
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
2THB04
|
Ministry and Praxis
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award*
|
40
|
|
|
2THB05
|
Independent Learning Unit in Theology and Ministry
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award * / ***
|
40
|
|
|
2THB06
|
Negotiated Study in Theology and Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
2THB07
|
Church, Mission and Society
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
30
|
|
2THB08
|
Proclamation and Worship in the Contemporary Context
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
2THB09
|
Vocation, Ministry and Discipleship
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
30
|
|
2THB10
|
An Introduction to Community and Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
24
|
|
2THB11
|
An Introduction to the Theology of Community and Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
24
|
|
2THB12
|
Christian Responses to Multi Faith Britain
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
24
|
|
2THB13
|
Studying the Bible
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
2THB14
|
Suffering and Salvation
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
2THB15
|
Theology Through Film
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
8
|
|
2THB16
|
Ethics in a Christian Perspective
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
2THB17
|
World Religions
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
2THB18
|
Principles of Adult Learning and Teaching
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
2THB19
|
Evangelism, Culture and Context
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award**
|
80
|
|
|
2THB20
|
Planting Fresh Expressions of Church
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
0
|
|
2THB21
|
Theology of Evangelism
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
8
|
|
2THB22
|
Independent Learning Unit in Theology and Evangelism Studies
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
0
|
|
2THB23
|
Ministry Based Learning 1
|
20
|
Compulsory
for award**
|
100
|
|
|
2THB24
|
Ministry Based Learning 2
|
20
|
Elective
|
100
|
|
|
2THB25
|
Working with Children and Young People
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
2THB27
|
Pastoral Care
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
|
2THB28
|
How Adults Learn: Learning, Teaching and Facilitation Styles
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
|
2THB29
|
Understanding and Managing Process in Christian Adult Learning
Groups
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
2THB30
|
Designing, Delivering and Evaluating Learning Opportunities in
Christian Contexts
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
10
|
|
2THB31
|
The Ordained Minister in the Community
|
20
|
Elective
|
Work based
|
|
|
2THB32
|
The Kingdom of God and Global Mission
|
20
|
Compulsory
for Award ***
|
|
40
|
|
2THB33
|
Pastoral Leadership
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
20
|
* Compulsory for award modules: Reader /
Ordinand / Methodist / independent / Pastoral Worker training
routes: 2THB04; 2THB05
** Compulsory for award modules:
Evangelist training route: 2THB19; 2THB23
*** Compulsory for award modules: Trinity
School of Theology training route: 2THB32;
2THB05
[back to top]
|
Code
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Type
|
Work based
|
|
1THB51
|
Foundations in Action Reflection Learning
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
1THB52
|
Foundations in Working with Others
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
1THB53
|
Foundations in Contextual Evangelism
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
1THB54
|
Christianity as a Pioneering Faith
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
1THB55
|
Contextual Communication
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
1THB56
|
Enabling Christian Community
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
Code
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Type
|
Work based
|
|
2THB51
|
Religion and Faith
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
2THB52
|
Building and Facilitating Teams
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
2THB53
|
Project Management
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
2THB54
|
Independent Learning Unit
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
2THB55
|
Change Management
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
2THB56
|
Ministry at the Margins
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
[back to top]
|
Code
|
Title
|
Credits
|
Type
|
Work / experience based modules
|
|
3THB01
|
Biblical Studies
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
3THB02
|
Biblical Studies: Practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB03
|
Biblical Studies: Non-practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB04
|
Theology
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
3THB05
|
Theology: Practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB06
|
Theology: Non-practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB07
|
Discipleship and Spirituality
|
20
|
Compulsory
|
Yes
|
|
3THB08
|
Discipleship and Spirituality: Practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB09
|
Discipleship and Spirituality: Non-practitioner
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB10
|
Independent Learning Unit
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB11
|
Negotiated Study
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
3THB12
|
The Church in the Local Context
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB13
|
Leadership and Change in the Church
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB14
|
Mission in Local Context
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB15
|
Pastoral Care
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB16
|
Leadership and Management
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB17
|
Ethics in Christian Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
|
|
3THB18
|
Theology and Reflection
|
20
|
Optional
|
Yes
|
|
3THB19
|
Church and Mission in Social and Cultural Context
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB20
|
Critical Issues in Christian Ministry
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB21
|
Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB22
|
Christian Theology Today
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB23
|
Christian Spirituality in the Contemporary Context
|
20
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB90
|
Special Study: Practitioner
|
40
|
Elective
|
Yes
|
|
3THB91
|
Special Study: Non-practitioner
|
40
|
Elective
|
|
[back to top]