Community Evangelism

FdA
In partnership with the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester, the Light Project offers this training as a foundation degree course in Community Evangelism.
Campus Chester campus
Course FdA
Length 2 Years Full-time
Start dates Throughout the year

It is a full-time programme, usually taken over two calendar years. The study is academically challenging and faith affirming. 

The Light Project is located in premises in Chester. The facilities of the Chester campus nearby are also available for students on the programme. You also learn in your church placements.


Why study this course? 

Students of the Light Project need sponsorship from the participating churches who will apply confessional criteria for the purposes of placement and employment. They come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some are mature students, others have just finished A levels. Some are interested in ordained ministries.


Features

The mission of the Light Project is "to actively demonstrate the Christian message in a relevant way, and to equip others to do the same". It seeks to train effective community evangelists who combine community work and evangelistic work. 

You apply your study into the work place as you learn: successful students will leave not only with a foundation degree, but also with two years experience working both individually and as a team member in community work and evangelism. 

You develop an awareness of the implications of your actions on individuals, and the community, through reflection on practice, and the character of your own ministry. 

You can become confident in your own ability to interpret and apply the Gospel message, and in the impact it can and does have on particular communities.

Next: Modules

Level 4 (Year 1):

  • Approaches to Evangelism
  • Using the Gospel of John in Evangelism
  • Evangelism: Dialogue and Nurture 1
  • Mission Development
  • Continuous Work Based Learning 1

Level 5 (Year 2):

  • Approaches to Christian Theology
  • Using Pauline Studies in Evangelism
  • Evangelism: Dialogue and Nurture 2
  • Engage: Community Festival Project
  • Continuous Work Based Learning 2

Successful Foundation Degree graduates may progress to Level 6 (Year 3) of a Bachelor of Theology programme.

Next: Assessment

Forms of assessment include:

  • written essays
  • individual and group oral presentation
  • aural observations
  • theological reflection
  • gaining of practical/professional qualifications
  • advertisement production
  • group contribution
  • work based learning
Next: Careers

Foundation Community Evangelism

Successful graduates of the course will be able to undertake any number of career paths, such as:

  • progression to honours degrees
  • youth/children's work
  • community/social work/teaching
  • overseas mission work
  • clergy/ordination
Next: Entry requirements

FdA Degree

We will consider applications from candidates who hold one of the following qualifications: 

UCAS:
  
GCE A Levels: GCE and VCE A/AS Levels 
GNVQ
 Advanced GNVQ
BTEC:
BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
Irish/Scottish:
 
International Baccalaureate:  
QAA: QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma, Open College Units or Open University Credits and other non-standard qualifications
Extra Information: Where an applicant does not have the formal admissions requirements in certificated form, their competencies can be established or developed in a number of different ways. 

A student's potential for benefitting from the programme will be assessed through interview.

Placement and professional work in Christian churches requires that the interview includes an exploration of their current ministerial context, and that references affirming suitability of character and ministry are also required.

Due to the nature of work based learning, it is necessary that students complete and successfully pass a Criminal Records Bureau enhanced disclosure check, as contact with children is certain in the church context.

Beginning: Overview

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