Who we are
Centres
Students who train and study at Queen’s do so under the umbrella of “Centres”, those places which bring together people who share a common interest or purpose for their studies. So whether you’re training for some form of recognized ministry or working on postgraduate theological research, whether you’re embarking on mission studies or seeking some form of professional development, you can expect to find others doing similar type of work within the Centre to which you’re attached.
Centre for Ministerial Formation
Preparing for ordained ministry is a challenging, enriching and transforming experience. The Centre for Ministerial Formation in Queen’s brings together those students training for recognized, public ministry in the Church of England, the Methodist Church, Wesley Holiness Church and the Church of God of Prophecy. It offers training in full-time and part-time modes, including residential, part-residential and non-residential forms.
Centre for Black Ministries and Leadership
This new Centre at the Queen’s Foundation celebrates the major contribution of Black and Asian Christians to the life of the churches in Britain. It sets out to equip and resource Black and Asian Christians, including lay and ordained ministers, through theological education. The Centre offers a range of courses, programmes and events for those seeking to develop their skills and expertise in ministry and leadership.
Centre for Discipleship and Theology
The Centre for Discipleship and Theology (CDT) offers the opportunity to combine the study of theology with reflection upon its impact on contemporary Christian discipleship. As such, people study here for a variety of reasons - be that to deepen their discipleship or to inform their own understanding of who God is. They might be seeking to develop their personal spirituality or to better equip themselves for leadership in the local church. They might be seeking professional development or qualification, or they might just have a passion for or interest in theological study.
Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies
The Selly Oak Centre for Mission Studies (SOCMS) enables people to discover their place in God’s mission through a variety of specialist training and study courses. We provide a stimulating environment that values diversity, dialogue and critical openness. We are also part of a dynamic, growing, global network of mission and theological training centres that is working to develop new opportunities for dialogue, learning and encounter.
Centre for Graduate Research
The Graduate and Research Centre, working through a collaborative partnership with the University of Gloucestershire and Newman University College offers a range of higher degrees within a supportive environment. It aims to nurture the vocation to rigorous theological study, as a key expression of the Church’s witness to the world. The Graduate and Research Centre offers prospective students a number of opportunities:
