Our validated programmes range from Certificate (Level 4) through to MA (Level 7). We have a BA (Levels 4-6) which is studied over 6 years and offers a comprehensive and engaging study programme.
Our GradDip (Level 6), a 2-year diploma, is our most popular programme with 3 Specialist Tracks available for those who have a degree, but not in theology, or with significant ministry experience.
We also have a NEW Foundations in Theology 1-year online course for those who don’t feel ready for studying on a validated programme.
Scroll down to find out more about our programmes, courses, and their modules.
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Find the programme that best suits you!
CertHE
(Undergrad)
If you have no prior Higher Education experience, this 2-year certificate in Higher Education is designed to deepen faith and equip for service and leadership.
BA(Hons)
(Undergrad)
If you have no prior Higher Education experience and want to study for a degree, the BA (studied over 6 years) offers a comprehensive and engaging study programme.
GradDip
(Undergrad)
3 Specialist Tracks available. If you have a degree, but not in theology, this 2-year diploma offers study of the major theological disciplines, including biblical studies, church history, spirituality, and leadership.
MA
(Postgrad)
The 3 or 4 year part-time MA in Kingdom Theology gives students the opportunity to explore the deep riches of biblical theology, Christian history, the contemporary church, and life in the Spirit.
Our validated programme modules:
UNDERGRADUATE (Levels 4-6)
Year 1:
- Exploring the OT Story – Dr Alister Wallace
- The NT Journey – Prof Ben Blackwell
- Spiritual Formation – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
- Drama of Doctrine – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
Year 2:
- Faith Seeking Understanding – Dr Jasper Knecht
- Jesus and the Prophetic Community – Aaron White
- Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development – Joanna Williamson, DMin
- Classics of Early Christian Literature – Dr Steve Watts
Years 1 & 2 are the same as the CertHE (above)
Years 3 & 4:
- The Gospel of John – Dr Paulus de Jong
- The History of the Reformation – Dr Drew Everhart
- The Bible & Intertextuality – Dr Freddy Hedley & Tobias Siegenthaler
- Peace, Reconciliation and Politics of Jesus – Dr Roger Mitchell
- Women in the OT – Dr Tamara Knudson
- On Being Truly Human – Drew Everhart
- Optional (choose one):
-> Prophetic Ministry – Dr Bob Ekblad
-> Communication Skills – Christina Walker
…
Years 5 & 6:
- Christology – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
- Research Methods – Ali Blacklee Whittall
- Galatians: Text and Theology – Dr Jason Myers
- Theology and Praxis – Prof Ben Blackwell & Jack Johnson
- History of Christian Spirituality – Dr Jasper Knecht
- Dissertation
GRADUATE DIPLOMA (Level 6)
Year 1:
- Intro to OT Studies – Dr Freddy Hedley
- Discovering the NT – Dr Annalisa Phillips Wilson
- On the Incarnation – Dr Jasper Knecht
- Graduate Theological Foundations for
Spiritual Formation – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
Year 2:
- Christology in Context – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
- Transformational Leadership – Bev Murrill
- Reading the Gospels: Scripture and our Mission to the World – Tobias Siegenthaler
- The History of Christian Spirituality – Dr Jasper Knecht
Year 1:
- Intro to OT Studies – Dr Freddy Hedley
- Discovering the NT – Dr Annalisa Phillips Wilson
- On the Incarnation – Dr Jasper Knecht
- Graduate Theological Foundations for
Spiritual Formation – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
Year 2:
- Christology in Context – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
- Charismatic Evangelism and Church Planting – Sarah Shin
- Shapes of the Church: Past, Present, Future
– Alain Emerson & Roger Ellis - Professional Formation – Prof Andrew Parker
Year 1:
- Intro to OT Studies – Dr Freddy Hedley
- Discovering the NT – Dr Annalisa Phillips Wilson
- On the Incarnation – Dr Jasper Knecht
- Graduate Theological Foundations for
Spiritual Formation – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
Year 2:
- Christology in Context – Dr Lucy Peppiatt
- Church and Student Culture – Dr Ruth Perrin
- Discipleship for Mission – Rev Nick Crawley & Tim Burr
- Maturing a Student Ministry – Dr Josh Cockayne
- Professional Formation – Prof Andrew Parker
POSTGRADUATE (Level 7)
The MA programme’s taught modules can be taken over two or three years (details on MA page)
- Reading the OT for the Church – Dr Freddy Hedley
- Luke and Acts – Dr Jason Myers
- Theology, Culture, and Politics in Early Christianity – Dr Amy Brown Hughes
- God through the Ages – Dr Jared Michelson
- Paul & the Spirit – Prof Ben Blackwell
- Christian Ethics for Discipleship & Witness – Dr Andrew Goddard
- Introduction to Biblical Languages – Dr Freddy Hedley & Dr Jason Myers
- Dissertation
You can also study individual MA Modules HERE!
Our Non-validated Courses
Foundations in Theology Course
This one year part-time non-validated WTC certificate is taught completely online and open to everyone. It is specifically designed for those who wish to explore the foundations of the Christian faith and gain the skills required to study theology in a formal higher education setting.
Bristol Leadership Development Course
This one year part-time non-validated WTC certificate is delivered through the Bristol Hub only. It is open to everyone irrespective of educational background and specifically designed for those who wish to grow in practical leadership skills.