The B.A. in Theology enables you to develop core theological skills that best exemplify, resource and promote the Church’s mission in the world. It gives you the opportunity to deepen your understanding of classical and contemporary expressions of Christianity, and explore the diversity of current contexts in the UK and across the world. It also exposes you to the latest theological thinking, drawing upon a range of internationally recognized research in the discipline.

About the BA

You can study on the B.A. programme F/T or P/T, in the day or in the evening. No prior knowledge of Theology is required for admission to the course. The progamme is validated by Newman University College, and you can exit with a Certificate, a Diploma or a Degree award.

Stage 1 (Certificate level)

Stage 1 (Level 4 - i.e. Certificate) is the first stage of the programme and is therefore designed to offer students a broad foundation for the academic study of Theology. It includes a total of 30 credits of core modules, with a further 90 credits of optional modules taking account of student’s prior knowledge and skills, along with any other requirements from sponsoring churches.

Core modules:

• Introduction to Hebrew Bible
• Introduction to New Testament
• Introduction to Christian Theology

Optional modules include:

• Foundations in Christian Worship
• Black & Asian Christian Theology
• Cross & Salvation
• Pastoral Theology
• Introduction to Christian Mission
• And many others!

Stage 2 (Diploma level) and Stage 3 (Degree level)

At Stages 2 (Level 5 - i.e. Diploma) and 3 (Level 6 - i.e. Degree), the programme seeks to provide a flexible framework by offering 30-40 credits focussing on core skills, and a further 80-90 credits tailored to foster the student’s professional and theological specialization. A central element of Stage 3 is the requirement that students engage in an extended piece of individual research by dissertation.

Core modules:

• A placement/attachment in a church or missional setting (Level 5)
• Christian Ethics (Level 5)
• Dissertation (Level 6)

Optional modules include:

• Person of Jesus
• Reading the Prophets in Context
• Mission & Postmodernity
• Christianity & Interfaith Relations
• Psalms
• Gendered Approaches to Faith
• And many others!