Provides a ministerially focused theological education in which theology informs mission and ministerial practice and ministerial practice informs theology.
Set within a World Heritage Site, and an integral part of St. John’s College, Cranmer Hall offers a varied programme of academic awards in Theology, Ministry and Mission from Durham University. The undergraduate courses are validated through Common Awards, the national validation programme for theological and ministerial education, which is itself based at Durham University.
Cranmer Hall offers three courses at undergraduate level:
Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission (120 credits)
Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission (240 credits)
BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission (360 credits)
Whatever the level, the vision is the same: to provide a ministerially focused theological education in which theology informs mission and ministerial practice and ministerial practice informs theology.
With this aim in mind, on each course, you will study modules from four different theological areas:
Biblical Study, with the option to study Greek and Hebrew
The Christian Tradition (Christian Doctrine, Church History and Ethics)
Ministerial and Missional Practice including Mission and Evangelism, Leadership, Pastoral Care, Preaching, Christian Spirituality and denominational training (Anglican and Free Church)
Practical Theology including a module on Death, Dying and the Christian Hope
Although an Anglican foundation, Cranmer Hall attracts students from a variety of backgrounds. Most students are training for ordained ministry or for church leadership (Anglican and Free Church), but some are independent students. Whatever their background, all are attracted by the prospect of an academic theology course which seeks to train people for mission and ministry in today’s world.
The modules are assessed in a variety of ways. In most cases, there is a written assessment which could be an essay or a work of theological reflection or a reflective journal. Other assessments try to catch the realities of ministerial life such as an Assessed Conversation or presentation or videoed sermon.We are committed to excellence of provision in all areas of training and pay particular attention to tailoring courses to the needs of individuals. Most students on our courses are full-time, but many students also take a full-time course on a part-time basis. The teaching programme follows the University terms and is usually onsite and in-person.
The tuition fees for 2025/26 academic year have not yet been finalised, they will be displayed here once approved.
Full time study
The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.
The tuition fees shown for overseas and EU students are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and will be subject to an annual inflationary increase and are expected to rise throughout the programme of study. The fee listed above is for the first year of the course only; fees for subsequent years will be confirmed not less than 3 months before the start of the academic year to which the increase is intended to apply and will be published on the Finance webpages.
In deciding the annual level of increase the University will take into account inflationary pressures on the costs of delivery. Tuition fees will rise annually by up to the higher of;
6%, or,
the latest annual percentage increase in the Consumer Prices Index.
Part time study
The tuition fees shown for home students are for one complete academic year of part time study and are charged proportionately of the Full Time fee. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government.
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