Innovative

Distance Learning and Part-Time Theological Courses Available

Roehampton University is planning a new Foundation Degree in Ministerial Theology to start 2008-9

www.roehampton.ac.uk/undergraduate-courses/ministerial-theology/index.html

York School of Theology offers short training courses for practical Christian Ministry

www.ystyork.org

Redcliffe College offers a wide range of courses including Applied Theology and also offers flexible professional development modules and study tracks.

www.redcliffe.org

London School of Theology offers a wide range of distance learning modules that can go towards a validated qualification or individual modules can be studied for personal development.

www.lst.ac.uk

University Of Wales Lampeter offers a unique Doctor of Ministry(DMin) and Master of Ministry (MMin) qualifications that focus on the practice of ministry for lay or ordained church leaders.

www.lamp.ac.uk

Moorlands offers a MA in Applied Theology (Christian Leadership) as well as other Applied Theology courses at various levels. They also offer a distance learning programme called Elivate.

www.moorlands.ac.uk

St John's Nottingham offers flexible courses that take account previous experience and include in-service study weeks, summer schools, distance learning as well as full-time residential study opportunities.

www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk

Spurgeons College has developed a an extensive portfolio of open learning courses and also partners with the University of Wales to offer the Doctor of Ministry Course. They also have a Centre for Continuing Development in Ministry

www.spurgeons.ac.uk

All of the courses in Theology offered by the Midlands Bible College are open or distance learning courses.

www.midbible.ac.uk

Belfast Bible College offers a range of part-time courses, evening and short courses suitable for church leaders as well as full-time study options.

http://www.belfastbiblecollege.com/courses_parttime.php

All Nations Christian College is just about to start their "en route online" foundational training for mission course that is available exclusively online.

www.allnations.ac.uk

Birmingham Christian College offers part time, evening and flexible tailormade courses as well as traditional BA and MA courses. Doctor of Ministry and MPhil and PhD level courses are also available

www.bhxc.ac.uk

Cliff College offers various part time courses in children's and youth ministry. They also offer a post graduate level Mission in the World of Work course.

http://www.cliffcollege.org/

Cranmer College offers flexible module courses that take account of previous knowledge and experience from Certificates in theology and ministry through to DMin courses.

www.dur.ac.uk/st-johns.college/cranmer/

International Christian College offers traditional BA and MA courses but is also happy to design personal in-service programmes for those already working in Christian ministry

www.icc.ac.uk/courses_desc.php?course_id=22

Mattersey Hall has a distance learning department

www.matterseyhall.com/distance.htm

Nazerene Theological College offers distance learning courses for post graduates and short modular courses for undergraduates that can build up towards diplomas or degrees.

www.nazarene.ac.uk

Oak Hill offers part time MA courses as well as large programme of full time courses at various levels

www.oakhill.ac.uk/courses/index.html

NB Details of the above organisations/resources are provided for information only & do not indicate endorsement or official recommendation.