How do I apply?
Please email Jaz for an
application form at getintouch@urbanministries.org.uk
The deadline for
applications is Friday 4th April 2014. We cannot guarantee
processing applications after this date, but would still like to hear from you
if you have missed this.
If I apply am I committed to the
course?
No, if you send in an
application there are further steps in the process for you to get a place. Once
we have offered you a place, you have the opportunity to confirm or decline in
June 2014. We would suggest that if you are interested, you apply, you can
always change your mind later.
Where are the Training centres?
We are currently setting up training
centres in London, Leeds, and Brighton, where people can travel to one day a
week. This year we had someone travel from Middlesbrough to London each week.
We hope that each year we can set up more centres so that people don’t have to
travel so far! If you do the course, you could become a future facilitator in
your location in the future.
How will the UMP affect my
schedule?
This depends if you are
applying for the full or half schedule.
Full Schedule
·
One day a week training at your training
centre during term-time.
·
Homework each week
Half Schedule
·
One evening/week, and one
Saturday/month during term time at your training centre.
·
Homework each week
How much homework is there?
Full schedule
1) Individual homework: up to 30mins a week for
reading (over your notes, and occasionally a short article, or a bible chapter
in preparation for class).
Group homework: Students will also meet in Church
groups (provided there is more than one student from your church doing the UMP)
to do group homework. You will need 2hrs/week for this.
2) Assignments:
- Taking
someone through the Urban Catechism: 90min/week, for 13-17 weeks
- Bible
Teaching Assignment: Approx 4hrs/week for 7 weeks.
- Mission
Assignment roughly 3hrs/week for 5 weeks.
Half Schedule
1)Individual homework: up to 20mins a week for reading
over notes, and occasionally a short article, or a bible chapter in preparation
for class.
Group homework: Homework should take around 1hr/week
on average.
2)Assignments:
- Taking
someone through the Urban Catechism: 90min/week, for 13-17 weeks
- Year
2, the Bible Teaching Assignment: 20-30hours in total, spread across a
minimum of 14 weeks (you won’t have any group homework during this time)
- Year
2, Mission Assignment: approx. 1½ hrs/week spread over 10 weeks.
What if no-one else from my location is doing the
course?
In some rare cases, we will arrange for you to do the
group homework on your own (or a with a friend) and have a homework-buddy from
another location contact you regularly so that you don’t feel totally on your
own. Please email Jaz about this at getintouch@urbanministries.org.uk
What is the format of lessons?
Lessons will be facilitated by experienced Urban
Church planters. Facilitators will use videos, class discussion, group-work and
detailed hand-outs to cater to a variety of learning styles. You will benefit
from exposure to both Duncan’s teaching videos and the knowledge and experience
of your facilitator.
Are there any church based activities I’ll need to be
involved in?
You need to be serving in some capacity in your local
church. The extent of that service will be decided between you and your church
leadership.
We also suggest you work out with your leaders if you
should be doing any further studying/discipleship with your church. For example
at New Life Church full schedule students do the McCheyne reading plan and
prepare bible book introductions each week for the rest of the group. We also
study Christian counselling and have Christian book discussions. These things
are not required for the UMP but you and your leaders may find them beneficial.
What will I be studying?
The first module is
‘Doctrine and Discipleship’, where you’ll go through all 3 parts of the Urban
Catechism. The second module is ‘The Bible in the Urban Context’ where we cover
Biblical Theology, Exegesis, and Teaching the Bible. The third module is ‘Urban
Mission’ which focuses on the church’s mission in the urban context.
For more information on the topics you will be
covering, please see your information pack’s 'modules' section. If you don't
have an information pack, please ask Jaz for one (getintouch@urbanministries.org.uk).
We also provide a brief summary of the modules at http://www.urbanministries.org.uk/program.html
How much will the UMP cost?
The total course costs a £1200. You will be required
to pay a deposit of £50 in July if you have decided you definitely want to do
the course.
For half schedule students, that’s £600/year, which
can be paid in termly instalments of £200.
If you have any more questions that aren’t covered here, please contact
Jaz at getintouch@urbanministries.org.uk
