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Framewok
for Faith Developments
We are
developing Framework for Faith to include the provision of an
externally accredited certificate at Higher Education level 1
(equivalent to the first year of a degree) which is recognised
nationally.
This
new course is called Education and Christian Discipleship
and is validated by our partner, the University of Worcester.
For more information click on the link below.
Education
and Christian Discipleship
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INFORMATION
ABOUT FRAMEWORK FOR FAITH
Framework
for Faith is designed for groups of up to about a dozen people under
the guidance of a Group Leader. Most Framework units are divided
into eight sessions. Each session is designed to take approximately
two hours, including a break for refreshments. Groups generally meet
in people's homes, either once a week or fortnight.
Each unit has its own workbook, written by an experienced person
with a good knowledge of their subject. It is accompanied by a resource
box containing additional material and a wide range of books to suit
all tastes. The resource box is continually being revised and updated.
Framework for Faith is not expensive. The initial, one off cost,
is £10.00 per person which helps to keep the resource boxes up to date.
The cost of individual units depends upon whether the duplicating is
done centrally or locally. Most of the units are provided on CD ROM,
at a nominal charge, in 'pdf' format for duplicating locally. Central
duplicating costs are calculated on a job by job basis - please contact
the MDT Administrator for our current charges.
Leaflets
advertising Framework for Faith
are available for download (click
here)or contact the Training
Department for more information and notes on how to start a
group in your area.
THE
FRAMEWORK FOR FAITH UNITS
Introductory
Unit 1-An Approach to the Bible is a good starter unit for Framework
For Faith because it is short (3 Sessions) and free for groups to try
before embarking on the main studies. This unit does not count towards
the Marches Certificate in Christian Studies. The Lay Training Officer
is prepared to help lead all or part of this study if appropriate.
Author:
Meriel Oliver
Unit
1 Introducing the Old Testament will help people appreciate the
Old Testament as the Jewish Scriptures and to understand their significance
for Christians.
Author: Gill Sumner
Unit 2 Introducing the New Testament
will encourage people to recognise the Good News of Jesus Christ in the
New Testament and its significance for the Church's witness in the world.
Author: Dick France
Unit 3 The Spread of the Gospel
will help people to understand the belief of the early Church, how the
message spread so rapidly and introduce them to some of the key figures
of the time and their impact on us.
Author: John Tiller
Unit 4 The Church since the Reformation is designed to provide
an introduction to how the main church traditions in Britain today have
developed since the time of the Reformation. It is a chance to look at
how Anglo-Catholic and Evangelical Anglican, Free Church and Roman Catholic
dissenter, Congregationalist, Presbyterian, Quaker, Baptist, Methodist,
Salvationist and Pentecostals came to differ from one another.
Authors: Margaret Goodrich and John Tiller
Unit 5 Christian Worship
examines what is meant by Worship and explores various ways in which Christians
in the Church of England worship together. The structure of this unit
is slightly different from the others and includes practical activities
and a video.
Authors: Mary-lou Toop and Peter Massey
Unit 6 Christian Ethics
is complete revised. Written by a team of four under the guidance of Bishop
John Saxbee, the Unit will help people to develop a basis for making ethical
decisions and then offers a number of case studies on which group members
may practice their new found skills.
Authors: Jackie Boys, Graham Earney,
Peter Massey and John Saxbee
Unit 7 My Neighbour's Faith
is designed to help Christians (and others) understand other world faiths
and a possible approach to them. In the main the sessions are prepared
by people of the particular faith involved under the general editorship
of Gerald Restall.
Unit 8 In Deeper celebrates
and informs about the rich diversity of spiritual traditions within the
Christian Faith including Celtic, Ignatian, Contemplation, Youth, Taizé
and much more. It is practical and experiential. Authors:
Henry Verwey, Ann Corby, Paul & Ann Towner, Sue Strutt,
Lynn
Money and Peter Massey
Unit
9 Apocalypse Now, Studies in the Book of Revelation provides
essential background to those who wish to study this exciting book in
greater detail. Note: a CD accompanies this course.
Authors:
Paul Dunthorne and Peter Massey
FRAMEWORK
FOR FAITH DOWNLOADS PAGE
The
link to the downloads page
for recent copies of the main units, etc.
THE
MARCHES CERTIFICATE IN CHRISTIAN STUDIES
An additional
feature of Framework For Faith is the option to work for the Marches
Certificate in Christian Studies. The certificate will be awarded
to group members who have completed any six main units and have submitted
a project inspired by each unit for assessment. The project can
take a variety of forms. Examples are: compiling a scrap book, producing
taped interviews on a chosen topic, writing a book review as well as
the more traditional essay; planning a time of worship.
Your Group Leader or the Lay Training Officer will help with the selection
and preparation of a suitable project; the more imaginative the study
the better. Certificates are presented in the home church of the
individual students.
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