Vocational Courses

BA (Hons) in Children’s and Youth Ministry

Launched in 2007 the new BA (Hons) degree course is a two year, part time undergraduate course which aims to further extend the training of children’s and youth workers by building on the CEN & YMM courses.

A part-taught, part-researched course, the teaching is offered via five week long residential teaching units spread over the 2 years (3 in year 1, 2 in year 2), supported by supervised distance learning. The course is assessed via a variety of assignments ending with a dissertation of their own choosing. Youth work practice will be assessed via on-going Placement supervision and students will be supported by Ministry Mentors as well as Personal Tutors. Students will need to have contact with young people for at least 100 hours per year.

The teaching units include:

Cultural Perspectives on Christian mission
Christian Education and Formation
Management of self and work
Childhood and Adolescence
Christian service and ministry

The Course Director is Ian White MA, PG Dip, Course Leader Sharon Prior, and lecturers are drawn from the CEN & YMM courses, Cliff College academic staff and various Christian children’s and youth work agencies.

Numbers will be limited to 15 students per year. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, then contact Rosie Bourne, Undergraduate Administrator, Cliff College, Calver, Hope Valley, S32 3XG (01246 584202), undergrad@cliffcollege.org for a hard copy prospectus and application form.

Qualifications required for entrance to the BA in Children’s and Youth Ministry course

Admission to any Cliff College course is based on appraisal of qualities of character, perceived potential and Christian conviction. Evidence of academic potential and ability to profit from study is essential. Potential is assessed through references (including academic references for those recently in education) and interview at the College or by a course tutor.

Prospective students will have completed the Cliff College Diploma in Youth Mission and Ministry (validated by the University of Manchester) OR the Cliff College Diploma in Children’s Evangelism and Nurture (validated by the University of Sheffield or the University of Manchester)