Congregational Federation
The Congregational Federation is one of the historic dominations of the UK and brings together independent local churches to share resources and provide mutual support.It maintains a tradition of an educated and learned ministry.
Background
The Congregational Federation has international links through the Council for World Missions (a global partnership of 31 churches sharing resources in mission) and the International Congregational Fellowship. The Congregational Federation seeks to foster understanding, encouragement and co-operation amonst Congregational churches.
“Congregationalism is all about Christians working and worshipping together in independent congregations making decisions as God leads them in matters of worship, witness and service to their communities”
For more information http://www.congregational.org.uk/
Programme:
Cert HE/Foundation in Practical Theology
This is a vocational degree which enables students to intergrate their studies with their personal experience of faith, the church and their awareness of wider issues.The programme is taught through a mixture of residential weekends, guided reading and module handbooks. Academic and practical elements such as church placements are integrated into the modules.
Contacts:
Programme Leader: Alison Palmer, University of Winchester
Email: Alison.Palmer@winchester.ac.uk
Director of Studies: Rev'd Dr Janet Wootton, Congregational Federation
Email: janet.wootton@congregational.org.uk