Anna Whitfield

Course Lead, Community and Social Transformation
Anna Whitfield, is the course lead for our MA in Theology (Community and Social Transformation) programme. Having begun her NTC journey as placement manager, supporting placement students with organising and reflecting upon their placement practice, Anna has transitioned into a teaching-oriented role at NTC, teaching in the area of Community Development in both undergraduate and postgraduate taught capacities.
 
Anna also co-leads a new church plant in her community in Denton, where she preaches, and is the Safeguarding Lead and leads youth work at her church.
 

Anna Whitfield has a diverse educational background with qualifications in drama, English, and youth and community work. Here is a summary of her educational qualifications:

  • 1992 – 1996: BA (Hons) in Drama & English with a 2:1 from Royal Holloway College, London University. This degree provided a foundation in both the performing arts and literary studies.

  • 2000 – 2002: MA in Youth & Community Work Studies with Distinction from Manchester Metropolitan University. This postgraduate degree focused on the skills and knowledge necessary for effective work in youth and community settings.

In addition to her academic qualifications, Anna has also obtained several professional qualifications:

  • 2015: L6 Diploma in Careers Guidance & Development from OCR.
  • 2005: A1 Assessors Award from OCR.
  • 2004: L6 Diploma for Connexions Personal Advisors.

Anna Whitfield is involved in teaching and leading courses at Nazarene Theological College, with a focus on community development and related areas. Here is a list of her teaching responsibilities:

  • ST7701 Theological Foundations for understanding & practicing community
  • ST7702 The Kingdom of God, Power & Social Change
  • ST7703 Theories and Theologies of Social Change
  • ST7704 Transformational Learning: Reseeing the world
  • ST4190 Introduction to Christian Community Development

Anna Whitfield has a diverse career history, primarily focused on community development, youth support, and education. Here is a summary of her employment experience:

  • Nazarene Theological College (Feb 2017 – Present): Anna started as a Placement Manager and later took on roles as a Visiting Lecturer and Course Lead for Community Development. In these roles, she has been responsible for managing placements, teaching, and overseeing the community development curriculum, as well as line managing up to three faculty/staff members.

  • Connexions/Manchester Targeted Youth Support Service (TYSS) (Jan 2003 – Sept 2016): Over nearly 14 years, Anna held several roles, including Community Personal Advisor, Senior Personal Advisor, Lead Personal Advisor, Acting Service Manager, and Team Leader. She had supervisory responsibilities and was functionally responsible for designing service offers for vulnerable groups such as Young Carers, young people with Special Educational Needs, and Young Parents. She managed a team of up to nine and supervised up to 18 staff members.

  • Project Worker at Choices & Chances Alternative Education Provision (July 2002 – Jan 2003): Anna was involved in planning and delivering complementary education provision to young people excluded from mainstream education.

  • Co-Ordinator and Stage Manager at In Yer Face Christian Theatre Company (May 1997 – Sept 2000): She coordinated bookings, led school workshops, and stage-managed performances.

  • Volunteer Youth Worker (then Leader) at ‘Eden’ Wythenshawe (March 1997 – October 2005): Anna was involved with the Eden Youth Project, leading drama workshops, facilitating courses, and organizing assemblies and residential trips.

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