Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It covers approved academic, residential, formation, fieldwork and placement costs. Continued funding depends on satisfactory progress, attendance, conduct and full participation.

Eighteen months: 12 months of mandatory residential formation and fieldwork, followed by six months of supervised practical ministry placement.

Yes. Applicants who cannot commit to the full residential year should not apply.

The programme is intensive and includes weekday-evening and weekend fieldwork. Any outside work requires prior written approval and must not interfere with Fellowship obligations.

You may be considered for the MA pathway, subject to the approved degree-awarding university’s admission requirements.

You may be considered for the selective ATHE Level 6 pathway if you demonstrate Christian character, ministry involvement, leadership potential and academic readiness.

No. It is a Level 6 regulated diploma, but it is not itself a bachelor’s degree and does not automatically guarantee progression to the MA.

No. The Fellowship is open to serving and emerging ministers and does not itself confer ordination or pastoral licensing.

Compulsory supervised ministry service undertaken on weekday evenings and weekends during the residential year.

A distinct six-month period of supervised ministry responsibility after the residential year.

Preferences may be considered, but all placements must be approved and matched to learning objectives and available supervision.

Withdrawal is governed by the Fellowship Agreement. The Fellowship may require repayment of documented, recoverable and unearned costs where withdrawal or default is not excused.

The relevant award is issued only upon successful completion of the approved academic pathway and the awarding institution’s requirements.

Only after completing the academic pathway, residential formation, fieldwork, mentoring, placement, final assessment and commissioning.

Christian integrity, respect, safeguarding compliance, residential discipline, academic honesty, teachability and faithful participation.

The published cohort rules will state residential arrangements. Admission does not automatically include accommodation or support for spouses or dependants.

Geographical eligibility and immigration requirements will be stated in each cohort’s official call.

The formal age range will be published in the call for applications.

Very competitive. The Fellowship is fully funded and selection considers calling, character, academic readiness, ministry service and leadership potential.

No. Application does not guarantee academic admission or Fellowship funding.