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| Master of Arts in Transformational Leadership for Healthy Churches | Standard entry requirements are: a. A degree in Theology or Religious Studies with at least second-class honours of 55% from an approved institution; OR b. A degree in in any discipline with at least second-class honours of 55% from an approved institution, AND evidence of at least 3 years’ experience in church ministry or church leadership AND successful completion of an entry assessment; OR c. Evidence of at least 5 years’ experience in church ministry or church leadership AND commendation by a national church denomination or body that is recognised by the World Council of Churches, AND successful completion of an entry assessment. An entry assessment (where needed) will consist of submission of a written assignment set by the College (typically a 3000-word essay, in English) and interview via a suitable online platform. The assignment will be marked according to typical criteria for graduate level work, by a member of the College academic staff. Taken together with other evidence and interview, the College will determine whether the applicant has the necessary academic potential for postgraduate study of theology, i.e. competency in theological knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills. | N/A | N/A | June 2025 Apply Here September 2025 Apply Here |
| MA in Theology | Pathway 1:For those with a higher education qualification in theology The standard entry requirements are: A degree in Theology or Religious Studies with at least second-class honours of 55% from an approved institution; OR A degree in any subject with at least second-class honours of 55% and an additional qualification from an approved institution at level 4 (Certificate HE) or above, with marks at merit or higher, in Theology or Religious Studies. Pathway 2: – for those without a higher education qualification in theology The standard entry requirements are: A degree in any discipline with at least second-class honours of 55% or above from an approved institution; AND Successful completion of an entry assessment. (further details below). Applicants who do not meet the standard entry qualifications, or who do not have a higher education qualification in theology, will be assessed by the submission of a written assignment set by the College (typically a 3000-word essay), evidence of relevant experience, and/or interview. The assignment will be marked according to typical criteria for graduate level work, by a member of the College academic staff. Taken together with other evidence and interview (where used), the College will determine whether the applicant has the necessary academic potential for postgraduate study of theology, i.e. competency in theological knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills. | Apply Here | Apply Here | Apply Here |
| Master of Arts in Theology and Professional Ministry | Pathway 1: For those with a higher education qualification in theology The standard entry requirements are: A degree in Theology or Religious Studies with at least second-class honours of 55% from an approved institution; OR A degree in any subject with at least second-class honours of 55% and an additional qualification from an approved institution at level 4 (Certificate HE) or above, with marks at merit or higher, in Theology or Religious Studies. Pathway 2: For those without a higher education qualification in theology The standard entry requirements are: A degree in any discipline with at least second-class honours of 55% or above from an approved institution; AND Successful completion of an entry assessment. | N/A | Apply Here | Apply Here |
| Master of Ministry Delivery is by distance Learning | Degree in Theology (at least upper 2nd class) and a minimum of two years’ experience in Christian ministry or mission, for which a period of training has been completed at least two years prior to the start of the course. Candidates with a qualification in Theology or Religious Studies at Diploma level may be admitted to the Postgraduate Certificate in Ministry with the agreement of the Admissions Committee. On successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate they will be permitted to enrol on the Master of Ministry. All suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. | N/A | N/A | Apply Here |
| Master in Digital Theology Delivery is by distance Learning | Degree in Theology (at least upper 2nd class) or Graduates in other disciplines and with experience of Theology or Religious Studies to at least Certificate level (with marks at merit or higher). OR Suitably qualified mature students who have undertaken formal academic study to a similar level in non-accredited courses. All suitable candidates will be invited for an interview. | N/A | N/A | Full-time course: Apply Here Part-time course: Apply Here |
| PG Diploma in Digital Theology | N/A | N/A | Full-time course: Apply Here Part-time course: Apply Here |
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| PG Certificate in Digital Theology | N/A | N/A | Full-time course: Apply p=PV_ONLINE_APP:101::::APP:APP_COURSE_INSTANCE:146048888″ rel=”noopener” target=”_blank”>Apply Here Part-time course: Apply Here |
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| Professional Certificate in Ministerial Formation | Students are admitted to the Professional Certificate in Ministerial Formation on the basis of their suitability for ministerial and chaplaincy training in addition to the standard academic qualifications. All qualifying ministerial and chaplaincy applicants are invited to an interview day for a series of interviews to discern their suitability for the course. The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Prof Cert MF for Baptist Union students is a HE Diploma in Theology. The minimum academic qualification for students from other denominations is a level 4 Certificate in Theology and substantial experience in ministry | N/A | Admissions closed |
Students are admitted to the courses on the basis of a combination of academic and personal factors. All applicants receive an extensive interview.
How much does it cost?
You can find a breakdown of current fees by course type here.
This course in full time and part time mode (either on campus or by online learning) is registered with Student Finance England. If you are eligible you can get a masters loan to pay your fees. To find out more, please click here.
A deposit of £300 and registration fee of £600 is payable when accepting an offer. The deposit for the Master of Ministry and MA Digital Theology is £150 and the registration fee is £850.
Language requirement:
If your first language is not English or you are not a UK citizen, we require you to take an IELTS (academic). The score required is an average of 7.0; the score for reading and writing bands must be 7.0.
For more information about an IELTS and to book a test click here.
Application deadline
International students need to apply by 31 May, the deadline for students that don’t need a visa to study in the UK is 31 August.
