Exploring Discipleship Extending Vocation is an exciting initiative in the Methodist Church about engaging the whole people of God in the adventure of learning for ministry and service.

There are a number of structured programmes available in the South East to support this, including those offered by the Guy Chester Centre (www.chestercentre.org.uk), with whom we work in partnership on Methodist training.

Programme Structure
We offer a one year programme of theological study and vocational exploration in association with GCC. It is designed to enable those who have no previous experience of theology to gain a solid foundation in the subject within a year. The programme provides an introduction to Biblical Studies, Christian Doctrine and Ethics, and Practical Theology. It also includes a number of quiet days at GCC led by their experienced staff, which will focus on vocational discernment.

This one-year programme involves weekly evening classes (6.30pm – 9.00pm) during term times on either a Tuesday in Southwark or Wednesday in Medway. The year is divided into three terms and you will study one module in each term.

Introduction to Theology
During the year you will study a module in each of the following three strands of our curriculum: Biblical Studies, Christian Doctrine and Ethics, and Church in Practice. You are also expected to read, and complete normally two assignments per module. There are no examinations and assessment uses a variety of methods from the traditional essay through to presentations and reflective practice reports.

For more information
If you would like to study on this SEITE-GCC joint programme, you will need to complete an application form for associate students. Click here for an application form.

If you would like further information on the course or have any further questions about it, please contact us.