Liturgical Studies

Wesley College, Bristol

Wesley College is a theological college of the Methodist Church and an affiliated College of the University of Bristol. An ecumenical institution it is committed to lifelong Christian learning for lay and ordained people in partnership with other churches.

Since 1998 the College has offered a Masters Programme in Theology and Ministry with three main parts: Liturgical Studies, Pastoral Studies and Wesleyan Studies. These can be taken either separately or in combination.

One of the members of the teaching staff is Fr Michael Fountaine, chair of the Clifton Diocesan Department of Liturgy. Under his direction the Department is collaborating with Wesley College in offering a Certificate in Pastoral Liturgy which may be taken either as a Certificate in Higher Education or as the first stage towards a Degree or Diploma in Theological Studies validated by the University of Bristol. Units in Liturgy will also be available at MA level for suitably qualified or experienced applicants.

The Certificate consists of six compulsory modules

• Introduction to theology
• Introduction to Biblical Studies
• Liturgical Ministries
• The Liturgical Movement – history and development
• The drama of liturgy
• Liturgical music and resources

Students then choose ONE of the following

• Ecclesiology and Ecumenics
• Early Church History
• Sacramental Theology in the Catholic tradition
  

These courses are taught at Wesley College, College Park Drive, Henbury Road, Bristol, BS10 7QD

Further details are available from admin@wesley-college-bristol.ac.uk or Mjfountaine@aol.com.