Theology

The BA Theology programme at LST has been designed to offer you an integrated study of the Bible and Christian theology, history, mission and traditions in a global context.  You will be equipped with knowledge and skills in the Old and New Testaments, Historical and Systematic Theology, and Practical Theology. There is also the opportunity to learn the biblical languages Hebrew and Greek.  Studying Theology with LST provides students with the unique opportunity of learning alongside students and faculty from different denominations, and diverse backgrounds which truly enriches your experience of the programme. Personal spiritual growth comes not only through the taught programme, but also through the privilege of being part of a Christian community.

Time Commitment

For full-time students, it is expected that you will be able to commit around 40 hours per week to your studies.

For students studying on campus lectures will take place between 9am – 6pm on Mondays to Fridays. This normally equates to around 12 hours of lectures and 30 hours of personal study time.

Two practical placement modules are completed at levels 4 and 5, and a final dissertation project at level 6.

For students studying online we also recommend a commitment of 40 hours per week to enable you to complete the necessary work.

For part-time students it is expected that you will be able to commit around 20 hours per week to your studies. For students studying on campus lectures will take place between 9am – 5pm on Mondays & Tuesdays in Year 1 and Thursdays & Fridays in Year 2. For students studying online we also recommend a commitment of 20 hours per week to enable you to complete the necessary work.

Full-time students are expected to complete the BA in 3 years. Part-time students are expected to complete the BA in 6 years.

What you will Study

Level 4 (First year of full-time study)

In your first year, you will study three complementary strands of theological thinking: Biblical Studies; Christian History, Doctrine and Theology; and Christian Life, Ministry and Mission.

• New Testament Introduction

• Old Testament Introduction

• Faith in Time

• Global Christianity

• Practical Placement 1

• Introduction to Theology

• God & Creation

• Spiritual Theology 1

• New Testament Texts or New Testament Greek

• Old Testament Texts

• Introduction to Doctrine

• Key Christian Thinkers

Career Pathways and Vocations

Graduates are equipped for a wide range of careers or ministries in church, mission, the workplace and within the community at large. Former students of our undergraduate Theology programme have gone on to work in such fields as:

• Church leadership

• Youth leadership

• Politics

• Missionary work

• Teaching

• Chaplaincy

• Business

• Writing

• Creative direction

• Academia

• NGO’s

Study Modes

Applications for the Theology programme are invited at certificate, diploma or degree level. This programme can be studied full-time or part-time.

On-campus: Residential or non-residential. Lectures are timetabled Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm, delivered over three terms in two semesters from October-June.

Online: The BA Theology programme can be studied fully online, delivered in three semesters from October to July. Students can study together in timetabled blocks, interacting in discussion forums with module tutors.

Mixed Mode: All our undergraduate programmes, including BA Theology, can be studied in mixed mode, with Theology modules taken online.

https://lst.ac.uk/home/courses/undergraduate-programmes/theology/