Postgraduate Certificate/Postgraduate Diploma/MA
See also Sport and Christian Outreach (Sports Chaplaincy)
This course is designed for those with a particular interest in the relationship between sport, physical activity and faith, and whose occupational aspirations lie in sports mission, ministry or outreach.
The Sport and Christian Outreach (Sports Ministry) programme offers students the opportunity to understand, critique and develop practice in the realm of sport and spiritual development. The course comprises just one aspect of a range of faith-based initiatives hosted by the University of Gloucestershire, aimed at developing research, knowledge transfer, community development, education and training in this resurgent field. The University also draws upon the international reputation of Redcliffe College (Gloucester, UK) as a provider of excellent missionary training. Modules are tailored towards Christian community work in sport and theology.
Some modules are theoretical, some teach practical skills, some are generic with other sports management areas. Both the Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma pathways include coursework elements that assess practical experience alongside knowledge, beliefs and values. Where necessary the University provides support in finding work placements.
Some of our modules
- Sports Ministry
- Theology and Society
- Mission and Sport
- Christian Spirituality in a world-wide context
- Community Development
Benefits
- excellent links with the major Christian sports agencies
- unique and challenging course content
- rewarding placement opportunities
- postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma and MA route available for this course
Career paths
- sports ministry worker with inter/national Christian sports agency
- youth worker with sports/physical activity brief
- community development officer
Entry requirements
You will need a good Honours Degree, or a relevant postgraduate or professional qualification, or appropriate employment experience. CRB disclosure is also required.
Mode of attendance
Full-time or part-time. Core modules available via block teaching
Location
Oxstalls Campus
Enquiries and Applications
Student Recruitment Office
Waterworth Building
The Park, Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL50 4BS
Tel: 01242 714500
Fax: 01242 714827
Email: postgrad@glos.ac.uk