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Programmes for personal and vocational growth
Sarum offers postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma and a masters degree programmes validated by the University of Winchester and the University of Durham Common Awards.
These learning programmes bring together, in respectful conversation, scholars and practitioners from across the Christian churches and beyond.
We support our students to become the kinds of people who explore issues with intellectual and emotional knowledge; who can live with the language of poetry and metaphor as well as science and reason; who are able to allow the stranger to challenge any tentative conclusions; and who can stay both provisional and decided.
We encourage the Sarum learning community to apply their wisdom in the world, however that may be — vocational ministry, professional careers, social work, education or political life.
I was impressed by the opportunity students have to integrate their formal study with their life experience and personal concerns.
The quality and scale of feedback provided by the two main tutors is a real strength. It feels like evidence that this is a community of learners within which people are teaching each other (and where tutors are learning from students too).
— External Examiners, University of Winchester validated programmes
Sarum emphasises the aim of creating a Centre which has human flourishing at its core, and this is what we found.
— Ministry Division PER report
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Guided Independent Research Programme
This non-accredited option is designed for those who wish to pursue an independent research project, for personal interest, professional development, sabbatical and/or for publication.
The programme offers supervision with a member of the Sarum Faculty, and can be undertaken on an annual, 3-month sabbatical, per-supervision or bespoke package basis.
Guided Independent Research Programme details
A great place to study
Enjoy the many resources of Sarum College in the wonderful setting of Cathedral Close in Salisbury.
For residential learning you stay in the College’s comfortable single bedrooms, mostly en-suite.
Lovely food is cooked and served on site, and the Common Room provides a bar and space for continued conversation into the evening.
Teaching rooms are well equipped, including for live-streamed events.
The library is well-stocked with access to a large catalogue of books and journals.
Staff provide you with pastoral and academic support when at college or at home, as well as teaching on the modules. Other experts supplement the teaching programme with specialist knowledge as required.
Explore your study options
If you’d like to explore study options with someone from the Sarum please contact maadministrator@sarum.ac.uk to schedule an onsite visit or an online meeting.
Professional and ministerial development
Sarum College’s study programmes are ideal if you are looking for theological and personal development to build on your experience and prior learning.
The programmes help you to deepen your reflective, theological, and pastoral skills in a stimulating, creative, and supportive environment.
The one-, two- and three-year postgraduate programmes in Christian Spirituality offer flexible study blending onsite and online learning to fit alongside other responsibilities.
The courses run over four days for an immersive experience in topics such as:
MA in Christian Spirituality
- The history of the Christian spiritual tradition
- Explorations of the nature and place of Christian spirituality in the contemporary world
- Spirituality as it relates to art, creativity, mysticism, embodiment, pastoral ministry, and sexuality.
MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission
- Students study advanced skills in theological reflection and research methods.
- Modules include modern theology, advanced biblical studies, mission and ecclesiology, worship and liturgy, an extended placement, leadership and an independent learning project.
- Programmes offer scope to develop areas of interest within and between modules. MA students can cultivate a specialism and develop independent research skills through the dissertation.
Funding
Looking for sources of funding to help with costs?
Browse the list of Grantmaking Trusts
Members of the Armed Forces can apply for ELCAS funds for the MA in Christian Spirituality as Sarum College is a registered learning provider.
Audit a module
Postgraduate modules validated by the University of Winchester are open to everyone, so you may enrol on any course as an “auditor” without registering for an accredited programme such as the full MA. It’s a great way to explore a topic in-depth and get a sense of what postgraduate study is like. If it’s been awhile since you’ve cracked the books, this is an ideal way to test the waters!