Christian Distance Learning

This British institution was founded in 1839 by the Church of England. They offer a part-time modular MA in Adult Education with Theological Reflection. This program is offered in partnership with the Church of England Board of Education and a residential summer school is an integral part of three modules in the programme of study. This degree is validated by the University of Liverpool and more information is available at the The Department of Theology and Religious Studies site or the Adult Education with Theological Reflection program page.

About the MA in Adult Education with Theological Reflection

Number Of Modules: 8 plus 16,000 word dissertation or 6 plus 24,000 word dissertation

The programmes will be of interest to:

- ordained and lay ministers, preachers, teachers and other facilitators of adult learning - those with responsibilities for the promotion, provision or management of adult education or training - adult educators and learning advisors who wish to increase their understanding of adult education at an advanced level in its relationship with theology - anyone educating adults in any context who is concerned with the issues of value, meaning and spirituality

Students usually complete four core modules: How Adults Learn I, Theology of Adult Education, Understanding Process in Adult Education and Design for Learning. They then have a range of options from elective modules: How Adults Learn II, Consultation, Ethics and Adult Education, The Cultural Context of Adult Education and Research Methods, or modules from other equivalent programmes offered by the University. Those working towards the Masters degree will take the Research Methods module as a preliminary to undertaking supervised research in an area of special interest.

Each module normally involves 150 hours of study with two hours in a local tutor group, and additional tutorial support is offered by email, telephone and correspondence. Residential workshops are an integral part of three modules in the programme of study. For each module, students complete a written assignment of 3,000-4,000 words. There are no final examinations.

About Chester College of Higher Education

First and foremost, we exist to meet the needs of our students. We do this in two ways: by equipping them with the skills they need to meet the challenge of the future, and by making them aware of knowledge, values and understanding gained from the past.

Chester is exceptionally well placed to do both of these things. Founded in 1839 by a small group of prominent local figures ? among them Britain?s greatest nineteenth century Prime Minister, William Gladstone ? we draw strength from a history longer than that of most British universities. As a result, you will be joining a long-established community, one which you yourself will be encouraged to help shape and change by bringing to it your ideas, energy and enthusiasm. Our degrees are designed to develop understanding and skills which enrich students personally, and which equip them for today?s professions.

However, at Chester, change is just as important as tradition. It is by adapting our courses to meet the needs of today?s world that we have retained our position as one of the most popular institutions in the country. Our Schools of Study: Applied and Health Sciences; Arts and Media; Business, Management and Law; Education; Health and Social Care; Humanities; and Social Sciences, cross two campuses (Chester and Warrington) and offer courses which allow students to choose the programme of study which suits them best. Some of our degrees are based on single traditional disciplines, for example History, Art, Media and Geography, which allow students to concentrate on one subject. Others are closely geared to the practical and vocational demands of key professional activities, such as Business, Teaching, Health Care and Journalism. Whatever the course, the methods of teaching and styles of learning used are ones which will help you develop the skills of communication, critical thinking, and data-handling, which are needed in most walks of life.