Theology, Mission and Practice

Why this course?

• With campus-based and online delivery, our course is specifically designed for people who may already have significant life commitments.
• Our staff have a wide range of research interests and expertise including African Christianity, ecclesiology, historical theology, systematic theology, public theology, practical theology and Pentecostalism.
• Our historical connections with diverse churches, and the wealth of experience represented in our students and staff make this a rich and invigorating environment for study.
• We are ranked as the top modern university in London in Theology & Religious Studies (Complete University Guide 2025).
• Our Theology and Religious Studies courses are ranked 1st in London in all categories (NSS 2024)

About this course

Christian Theology asks the big questions of faith: Who is God? How does God speak in history and among people today? Mission directs us to the world around us, asking us to consider how God’s desire to reach all people informs the way we understand our purpose. And Practice calls us to look at everyday experiences in our vocation, community, and family, reflecting on who we are and what we do as followers of Jesus.

In this course, these three strands of academic study unite into the single chord of a transformative experience. Graduates from our programme know how to frame questions and pursue answers in practical, faithful ways.

They understand the needs of the world around them, and they are equipped to be effective and reflective Christian practitioners in a variety of professions and contexts.

Skills

In our BA Theology, Mission, and Practice program, our foremost commitment is to empower you with a comprehensive skillset. This encompasses the ability to articulate profound questions of faith and navigate them through practical and faithful exploration.

Moreover, our curriculum ensures that you comprehend the exigencies of the world, enabling you to emerge as adept, reflective Christian practitioners proficient in diverse professional fields and contexts.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Theology, Mission, and Practice program have a multitude of career pathways awaiting them, including roles in church ministry, social services, chaplaincy, religious education, and Christian charities. Additionally, a significant number of our alumni have embarked on advanced studies at the Master's and doctoral levels. To further enrich your skills and experiences, at Level 5, you'll have the privilege of selecting a specialized program track from the following options: Christian Education, Chaplaincy, Pastoral Ministry & Care, or Missional Leadership.

Through hands-on professional placements, your final-year project, and insightful seminars led by seasoned professionals in the field, you'll gain the practical knowledge and expertise vital for achieving success in your chosen field of interest.

Here are some of the varied range of modules we currently offer:

Year 1
Compulsory Modules
Scripture 1 (Old Testament)
Scripture 2 (New Testament)
The Contexts of Ministry 1
Study Skills for Ministerial Theology
Navigating Church History
Introduction to Christian Doctrine

Optional Modules
English for Academic Study

Year 2
Compulsory Modules
The Contexts of Ministry 2
Short Ministry Placement
Engaging Scripture

Optional Modules
Christian Ethics
Church and World Religions
Pentecostal Theology in Context
Mission in the 21st Century
Modern Christian Doctrine
Liturgy and Liberty in Worship
Christian Apologetics
Introduction to New Testament Greek

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS