Course structure
The second (diploma) year is a 120-credit course of study which represents a further year of full-time study (or its equivalent). Entry is normally through the completion of the first year. Students complete 80 core credits and gain a further 40 credits from optional elective units.
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| Biblical Theology of Mission | 10 credits |
| New Testament 2: Epistles | 10 credits |
| Old Testament 2: Prophets | 10 credits |
| Person and Work of Christ | 10 credits |
| Person and Work of the Holy Spirit | 10 credits |
Major World Faiths and Christian Mission | 10 credits |
| Mission and Evangelism Placement 2 | 20 credits |
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| Children, Youth and Family Ministry in Theological Perspective * | 10 credits |
| Faith and Spirituality for Children, Youth and Families * | 10 credits |
| Preaching in Context | 10 credits |
| Apologetics | 10 credits |
| Philosophy and the Christian Faith | 10 credits |
| Church History 2: The Pilgrim Church (400-1500) | 10 credits |
| Mission in a Digital Age | 10 credits |
| Christian Discipleship and Mentoring | 10 credits |
| Global Theology in Context | 10 credits |
| Reading Biblical Languages: Hebrew | 10 credits |
| Reading Biblical Languages: Greek | 10 credits |
* core units for students on the Children, Youth and Family Ministry pathway
Cliff College reserves the right to offer alternative options to those listed here, according to availability.
Placements
The year includes a mandatory mission placement. Students work with the College to choose placements that relate to their particular interests or career objectives. Placements involve taking a reflective approach to Christian ministry, evidenced in the journalling and assessments required for this unit.
Teaching and assessment
Students in the second year of the BA course (Level 5) are challenged to explore theology, biblical studies, mission and practice in greater depth through lectures, mission and simply being part of the Cliff community. This leads to lots of time spent thinking, grappling with proposals and concepts, trying out ideas in practice – and ultimately growing as disciples, practitioners and leaders.
Full-time students will attend eight intensive teaching weeks per year; part-time students will attend four intensive weeks per year. All students will have further tutorials and supervision outside of these weeks. Teaching hours will be made up of a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and supervised individual or group work. The Mission Placement unit involves practical mission work at a placement chosen by the student in cooperation with the College. Each student will produce a learning schedule with their personal tutor to guide their independent study time. Tutors are available for individual consultation outside class time.
Completion and progression
On successful completion of the first year, students may progress to the third year (Level 6) of the BA Theology and Mission degree at Cliff College. They can also exit with a Diploma of Higher Education in Theology and Mission, or a Diploma of Higher Education in Theology and Mission (Children, Youth and Family Ministry) if students have completed these pathways, awarded by the University of Manchester (subject to approval).
