There is no detached knowing of God any more than there is detached love of neighbour.
Certificate
The certificate lays the building blocks of Christian theology, by introducing subjects like Theology, Church and Mission, Understanding the Bible and Discovering the Christian Tradition. It also starts to engage students in practical aspects of ministry and in some reflection on their own person and ministry.
MODULES
Church, Mission and Theology
An introduction to the related themes of mission, ecclesiology and theology, exploring the nature of the church and the place of theology and mission in its life.
Introductory Greek*
This module will introduce students to the main elements of basic greek grammar as related to the New Testament. students will be taught and required to learn basic greek vocabulary.
Understanding the Bible
This is a course introducing students to the rigorous study of the Bible, the foundation and touchstone of Christian theology. It works through the different kinds of literature in the Old and New Testaments as well as exploring issues of how the Bible can be used and interpreted today.
Discovering the Christian Tradition
An exciting introduction to the resources and history of Christian life and thought. We look at the broad sweep of church history, some of the key thinkers (theologians who have shaped the church’s theology), and some of the major movements of prayer and spirituality across the centuries, as a resource for contemporary theology and ministry.
Evangelism in Practice*
This module looks at one of the foundational issues for Christian ministry, namely evangelism. The module requires the student to experience leading on a current evangelistic course run by a church (e.g. Alpha) and write a theological and practical reflection on that experience.
Worship and Liturgy*
Worship and liturgy focuses on Christian worship. The leadership of worship is a central feature of the work of public ministry, and an understanding of the theology, principles and practice of liturgy is, therefore, an essential part of any programme of formation in ministry. The module aims to provide an introduction to the development, structure and theology of Anglican (and other) worship.
How much does it cost?
A Certificate costs £3000. This includes the Middlesex University fee and online library resource fees.
*Or APEL portfolio can be done in place of these modules. A Christianity and Culture module can be done in place of the Introductory Greek for those that think this will not be appropriate for them.
The Bishop of London Richard Chartres
“At a time when fragmentation and partisanship can appear to threaten the credibility and effectiveness of our ministry, St Mellitus represents a bold step of faith and trust. We believe that as we pursue the harder path of unity in diversity, the College will prove to be an instrument of the Spirit in equipping the whole people of God to proclaim the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Bishop of Chelmsford John Gladwin
“The establishment of St Mellitus College is an exciting development for Chelmsford Diocese. It offers us new opportunities to develop theological and ministerial education to assist us in the mission of the Gospel in our time.”
The Dean Revd Dr Graham Tomlin
“St Mellitus College is a very exciting place to work. It brings together students from across the spectrum of the church to learn about and prepare for mission in the contemporary world, in a way that tries to be open to the Spirit of God and learning from each other. We have a fantastic group of students, a great staff team and it is a privilege to be part of it.”