Module THMN1147: Formational Theology: Ordained Ministry Today

Department: Theology and Ministry

THMN1147: Formational Theology: Ordained Ministry Today

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To explore the nature and role of Christian ministry in respect of Scripture; tradition; experience and the needs of the contemporary church with particular reference to ordained ministry in the Church of England and the Methodist Church.

Content

• The historical and theological roots of ordained ministry
• The foundation for ordained ministry in the ministry of the whole people of God
• Diakonia, presbyteral ministry and episcope: through Scripture, the tradition, contemporary experience and reason.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module students will be able to:
• demonstrate a basic familiarity with the Scriptures and the Christian theology of ministry as understood in Christian history and by the contemporary Church, including a familiarity with the ordinals and of the relationship between lay and ordained ministry.

• show an understanding of the needs of ordained ministry in contemporary society in 21st Century Britain in the context of mission.
• reflect upon and to understand the process of discernment of vocation and theological training in which they are engaged

• outline a vision for their own ministry within the contemporary church.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• 14 hours contact time including lectures, seminars, group work and discussion

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

In-class exercise

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University