Training 2010

A   Basic course

This course includes four modules :

Worship and Mission                        

Foundations of the Faith  

Biblical themes                                            

The history and particularity of our traditions                          

Written work is not essential but worksheets may be completed if students wish to proceed to further coursesd.

B  Lay Preachers’ Certificate

This course has four units:

Interpreting the Bible

Worship                 

Preaching                                              

The Church and its Mission

Written work is expected, inclduing essays, worship services, and sermons. Certificates are awarded  to those who complete the course successfully and this is recognized by the County Union.

C   Welsh Independents’ College Certificate                 

This course is intended as training for Christian ministry. It extends over three years. Three units are studied annually in classes that are held in various local centres. Written work is expected and a College Certificate is awarded to those who complete the course successfully.

 D   DIPLOMA IN THEOLOGY

If desired, by studying three further modules, a student gan be awarded a Diploma of the University of Wales.

The following units are required for a Diploma:

·         Interpreting Scripture, including units on the Old and New Testaments.

·         Church History. including units on the Christian history of Wales and on Nonconformist Principles

·         Christian Doctrine, inclduing units on the foundations of the faith and Christian ethics

·         Pastoral studies, including units on worship and preaching, pastoral care and mission and communication.

 E  DEGREE IN THEOLOGY

Students who wish to study for a BTh or BD may do so through the College. After successfully completing the Diploma, students are required to complete six further modules to be awarded a degree.

A number of training courses are currently being held in Swansea but others can be arranged in convenient locations, for example, on Christian Caring, Preaching Today, Encouraging Change, then contact Noel Davies for more information.

If you would welcome a discussion abut holding a course in your church or pastorate, or courses on topics not mentioned here, or if you would like to follow a lay preaching or ministry course, please contact the Revd Euros Wyn Jones : 

Revd Euros W Jones
Coleg Gwyn, Ffordd Ffriddoedd, Bangor LL57 2EH
Telephone Number: (01248) 372500