BA (Hons) Theology and Ministry Studies

Introduction

Lincoln has been a centre of theological learning and excellence for many centuries.  The Lincoln School of Theology maintains this tradition of theological study and continues to engage in the pursuit of excellence in the study of contextual theology. 

The School is a partnership between the University of Lincoln, the Diocese of Lincoln, Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln, Lincoln Cathedral and the East Midlands Ministerial Training Course and is staffed by academics and teachers from those partner institutions. 

It offers a flexible undergraduate programme for part time students.  It is designed for:

• those who want to develop their understanding of Christian theology.
• those who want to deepen their Christian faith in support of their discipleship.
• those who want to train for ministry to support the life and work of their local church.
• those training for ordained and Reader ministry.

The School is developing a postgraduate programme:

• for those who want to work at an advanced level in pursuit of their own life-long learning and faith development.
• to support the professional development for those engaged in full time and part time ministry in the Church.

The School currently offers part time students the following awards:

• a ‘School of Ministry Award’ (36 credits level 1).
• a Certificate in Theology and Ministry Studies (120 credits level 1).
• a Diploma in Theology in Ministry Studies (120 credits level 2).
• a BA (hons) in Theology and Ministry Studies (120 credits level 3).

The School specialises in providing ministerial training validated by the Ministry Division of the Church of England and Formation in Ministry in the Methodist Church.

The course is delivered in regional groups (typically in five locations throughout Lincolnshire).

Pathways through the course can be negotiated, depending upon individual requirements and available resources, but can include:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

The course would usually be delivered on one evening during the week over a period of eight weeks per module, totalling twenty-four 2-hour sessions per year.  In addition, each module would require attendance at one full-day seminar and one half-day seminar (normally delivered on a Saturday in Lincoln).