Those studying the EFM programme can obtain academic accreditation through our partnership with The University College of Chester.

• Module 1 - Old Testament 1
  1-19 of Year 1 EfM
  
  
• Module 2 - Old Testament 2
  20 -34 of Year 1 EfM
  
  
• Module 3 - New Testament 1
  1-18 of Year 2 EfM
  
  
• Module 4 - New Testament 2
  19 - 34 of Year 2 EfM
  

Two pieces of written work are required for each module. The pieces for module one, for example are:

1. A 1,500 word selection from assignments undertaken in the parallel guides, referenced to appropriate reading.
   
   
2. A 1,500 word assignment on key theological issues in a selected Old Testament text.

The pieces for the other modules are of similar length and content.  One based on the parallel guides and one based on specific chapters or issues.

Time: Two years of EFM
Fees: £270 per year including all EFM and Chester costs

• Module 5 - Church History 1
  1-22 of Years 3 EfM
  
  
• Module 6 - Church History 2
  23-34 of Years 3 EfM
  
  
• Modules 7 - Theology 1
  1-14 of Years 4 Efm
  
  
• Modules 8 - Theology 2
  15-34 of Year 4 EfM

 Again, two pieces of written work are required for each module. The pieces for module five, for example are:

1. A 1,500 word selection from assignments undertaken in the parallel guides, chosen by the tutor, referenced to appropriate reading.
   
   
2. A 1,500 word assignment on key historical and theological issues in the period covered by one of the chapters  1-22

The pieces for the other modules are of similar length and content.  One based on the parallel guides and one based on specific chapters or issues.

Time:         Two years of EFM
Fees:         £270 per year including all EFM and Chester costs

It is not necessary to have completed Option 1 in order to start Option 2. 

EFM students who are about to complete EFM Year 3, therefore, have several options open to them: continue to do EFM in the usual way; redo EFM years 1 and 2 seeking Chester accreditation; undertake EFM years 3 and 4 with Chester.

• Module 1-8 - The EfM Course
  1-34 of all 4 years

The total time taken to complete this would be four years with fees payable of £270 per year to cover all EFM and Chester costs.

This level of qualification is the same as that referred to in the Hind Report, and is equivalent to the first year of study of a university degree.

The qualification may then, of course, give an individual access to work for a further qualification or degree.

The additional work required with students registered with Chester will not be undertaken by EFM mentors but by academic tutors appointed jointly by EFM and Chester College.