The Course in Christian Studies is a two year course exploring the Christian Faith with others, delivered weekly in local centres around the diocese.

The CCS is made up of two years of study, the first being a foundational first year in theology and the second year a foundational year in ministry, giving students the opportunity to explore a variety of vocations and ministries within the church. Completion of the course leads to the Bishop’s Certificate.

The Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani, Bishop of Chelmsford, speaks about the relaunch of our two year long Course in Christian Studies at the Diocese of Chelmsford (Click on the image below)




Course Structure
There are now two ways you can take part in the CCS: in local face to face groups and via the Zoom platform with weekly online meetings. 

Each January there will be a choice of centres in each of the three Episcopal Areas.

Groups usually meet weekly. All necessary reading and preparatory material is provided via the website and group members commit to spending a few hours each week in preparation for the group session. They are led by ordained and lay tutors and include people from all kinds of churches. The group learns from the tutors, the Bible and the reading material provided, and from each other. Certificates are presented at the end of the course in a Cathedral service.

Find out more 

More details on dates, costs and how to sign up can be found at the Chelmsford Diocese website by clicking here.
If you would like to speak to someone in the Camvillages Churches to find out more then please contact Rev Ella Harris at revellaharris@gmail.com.