Courses for Ordinands
The following courses are available for ordinands:
Three-year courses
Candidates for ordination who are under the age of thirty-two and do not have a first degree in theology undertake one of the following three-year courses as part of their formation at St Stephen’s House:
Two-year courses
Candidates for ordination who already have a first degree in theology, and all those over the age of thirty-two, generally undertake one of the following two-year courses as part of their formation at St Stephen’s House:
Without a degree in theology |
With a degree in theology |
Certificate in Theology |
Certificate for Theology Graduates
(Two-Year Version) |
One-year courses
The following are often combined with another qualification (e.g. the BA in Theology), but may be suitable in exceptional circumstances for those ordinands on a one-year course:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
- Certificate for Theology Graduates (One-Year Version)
- Certificate in Theological and Pastoral Studies
Further Degrees for Ordinands
Some candidates, if they show promise as potential theological educators,
may be permitted to undertake work for higher degrees (such as MSt, MPhil or DPhil)
while in training. This permission has to be sought by the candidate’s diocese
through the Recruitment and Selection Committee (RSC) of the Ministry Division,
after discussion with the academic staff at St Stephen’s House.
Links to University Website
Further details of most of these courses may be found at the Theology
Faculty website.
