Candidates for licensed ministries in the Church of England receive support in their discernment of where they might undertake formation during initial ministerial education stage 1 (IME1). For some candidates for ordained licensed ministry this will include consideration of both residential and non-residential pathways at a theological education institution (TEI).
For candidates for licensed lay ministry ("Readers") this usually involves a non-residential pathway. Lindisfarne College of Theology is our local non-residential theological course, and exists to serve the church as a learning community in the North East, including those discerning a non-residential IME1 pathway.
Phase One of this training occupies, for most, the first three years of training, and Phase Two years 4-7.
The Years 1-3 programme takes participants to the Durham University Diploma in Theology and Ministry, which they can develop, if they wish and it is deemed by the IME 4-7 Tutor desirable, to Degree level.
Ordinands and Trainee Readers meet together in module seminars and at Residentials to pursue a range of theological and ministerial subjects, including Biblical Studies, Doctrine, Ethics, History, Spirituality, Mission, Ministry, Pastoral Care & Theology, Preaching & Communication.
For further information, please consult the Lindisfarne website on lindisfarnect.org which includes a wide range of information about courses and what it is like to re-enter study. See for example this page which will point you to the different options. Alternatively, you can email enquiries@lindisfarnect.org to arrange a visit or ask about open days or taster evenings.