The Common Awards are a suite of undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes provided by the Cambridge Theological Federation in partnership with Durham University and the Church of England. The Federation is one of the largest providers of these awards, and provides teaching that is inter-denominational and ecumenical.
While the awards have been designed to provide training and formation for ordinands and accredited ministers, they are also suitable for lay people from all denominations who wish to deepen their learning and understanding of Christian discipleship. We welcome enquiries from prospective ordinands and independent students who would like to study with us.
What programmes are available?
The following programmes are currently available for study with the Cambridge Theological Federation:
- Foundation Award in Theology, Ministry and Mission
- 60 credits at Level 4
- Typically 6 months study full-time, or one to two years part-time
- Certificate in Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission (CertHE)
- 120 credits at Level 4
- Typically one years study full-time, or two to three years part-time
- Diploma of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission (DipHE)
- 240 credits at Levels 4 and 5
- Typically two years study full-time, or three to four years part-time
- BA (Honours) in Theology, Ministry and Mission
- 360 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Typically three years study full-time, or four to six years part-time
- Graduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission
- 120 credits at Levels 4, 5 and 6
- Typically one years study full-time, or two to three years part-time
Common Awards are also offered at the postgraduate level, as a Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission. The details of each programme pathway offered within the Federation may be found in the Common Awards Programme Regulations