Courses
Students complete one of the following modules per semester:
Year one
Methodist History 1
The Early Years: the roots of Methodism, the eighteenth century revival, the life and theology of John Wesley, the origins of Methodism up to the Christmas conference
Methodist Theology 1
Methodist Doctrine: an examination of the distinctive features of Methodist doctrine as theological reflection embedded in praxis and directed towards personal, communal and social transformation
Year Two
Methodist History 2
European Methodism
The history of Methodism in Europe and its roots in Britain and the USA
Methodist Theology 2
Methodist Ethics: Methodism has always insisted that faith must be expressed in works and, as a consequence, has concretely addressed many ethical issues. This course examines the theological ethic which under-lies Methodism’s ethical responses, so that we, on this basis, can address contemporary issues.
Year Three
Methodist Ecclesiology 1
The nature, worship and mission of the church: this course examines the distinctive features of a Methodist understanding of the church and its mission
Methodist Ecclesiology 2
United Methodist church policy and discipline