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Home Ministry Independent Study Undergraduate awards in Theology, Ministry and Mission

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for professional, vocational and personal development programmes in theology that engage with everyday and pressing issues of Christian faith, life and practice.

The Sarum Formation in Ministry study programmes are delivered in a challenging and supportive environment.through a vibrant blend of online, in-college and contextual learning for independent students.

We offer full- or part-time flexible study programmes leading to Common Awards qualifications validated by the Durham University.

Our short course programme is ideal for ongoing ongoing professional, vocational and personal development.

Imaginative and practical

Modules cover further development in core knowledge in theology and biblical studies, and further development in skills of ministry and mission including leadership, pastoral care, spiritual disciplines, worship and cultural engagement, with the opportunity for independent study through modules and a dissertation.

This usually requires two years part-time study, which can be extended.

 

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Awards

Certificate in Higher Education for LLM/Reader Training (CertHE).

This is equivalent to the first 12 months of a degree course

Certificate in Higher Education for Ordinands (CertHE)
This is equivalent to the first 18 months of a degree course

Diploma in Higher Education (DipHE)
This is equivalent to the first two years of a degree course, and is taken over 3 years part time or 2 years full time.

Those with an HE Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission (TMM) from the Common Awards partnership can apply to top-up their qualification with a postgraduate award. Details

 

How you learn

Sarum College offers flexible, part-time study with personal attention so that every student thrives, working to fit alongside other personal and professional responsibilities.

Independent students join a mixed learning community of people either active in or training for public ministry. There is regular online interaction with tutors and peers.

A great place to study

You will 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 cooked and served on site, and the Common Room provides a bar and informal space for continued conversation into the evening.

Teaching rooms combine historic architecture with high-tech classroom resources for digital presentations and live-streamed events. The library is well-stocked with access to a large catalogue of books and journals, and you can make use of it when you like. Some use the library outside of residential periods if they are passing for work or as a study day.

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.

Fees

Fees will differ according to the speed at which you take modules and the pathway you follow. Please contact us to discuss.

Discover Sarum

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Meet the ministry team

The Revd Canon Professor James Woodward

Principal, Sarum College

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Dr Beth Dodd

Programme Leader for Postgraduate Programmes in Theology, Ministry and Mission

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The Revd Paul Burden

Academic Dean

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The Revd Julia Mourant

Spiritual Direction

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The Revd Canon Kim Stephens

Chaplain, Centre for Formation in Ministry

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Sonia Woolley

Voice Tutor to ministry students

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Upcoming short courses

Spiritual Exercises for the 21st Century

19 May 2025

This online course opens up the transformative impact of Ignatius Loyola’s Spiritual Exercises. By ...

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Women Mystics: Thea Bowman

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Female Theologians through Christian History Sister Thea Bowman was a Catholic religious sister, teacher, musician, ...

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Exploring Theology Spring 2025

20 May 2025

Living Out Christian Faith This term addresses some of the very real questions and dilemmas ...

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Sustaining Wellbeing in Ministry

21 May 2025

Those in ministry face a range of challenges to their wellbeing and increasing numbers of ...

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