Undergraduate Courses | Oak Hill College

Undergraduate study in Theology, Ministry and Mission

At Oak Hill you don’t need to choose between flexibility and depth. Our undergraduate courses all teach the same programme but in three different ways to best serve you and your church.

Stepping into theological training is a significant life decision. Whether you are moving your family to campus or balancing study alongside existing work and church commitments, our undergraduate programmes give you the biblical depth, practical tools, and supportive community you need to serve faithfully over the long haul.

Our core programme gives you a broad and deep understanding of Christian theology applied for ministry and mission. Our programmes are validated by Durham University as part of the Common Awards scheme.

Note that specific details of courses, modules offered, programme length are all currently subject to change. The website currently display all information regarding 2027 entry. Additional information may be added before we open applications in December 2026.

Choose your mode

Choose the study mode that fits your current life stage, ministry opportunities, and church context.

Live, learn, and grow within the Oak Hill community.

Our Full-Time Immersive stream offers deep focus alongside everyday community living on our 60-acre campus near London.

This is the way to enjoy the Oak Hill experience as a residential student, or as someone commuting each working day to our campus, as students have done over many years. This remains a bedrock offering within the Oak Hill training programme.

In-person lecture days: Attend live lectures focussed around two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) alongside your peers.
Study commitment: Dedicate 40 hours a week during term time to study.
Community life: Living with your fellow students and tutors you also join a weekly tutor-led fellowship group and gather for daily chapel services.
Church placement: Serve and worship in a local church throughout your training. Church of England ordinands have two term-time placements as part of their course, other students have one.

Gain a full-time theological qualification while remaining rooted in your local church.

This stream allows you to experience campus learning while serving directly within your existing church.

In-person lecture days: Attend live lectures focussed around two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) at Oak Hill, with the option to stay overnight in college accommodation (subject to availability).
Two residentials a year: Join with the rest of your year group for two residentials each year (September and June) running from Monday lunchtime to Thursday lunchtime.
Study commitment: Dedicate around 35 hours a week during term time to lectures, self-directed study, and church-based formation. This leaves a day a week (plus Sunday) to be serving in your church.
Local formation and church placement: Receive ongoing mentoring and leadership development from your local church leader (where your placement will be held). Church of England ordinands will also have a second placement during their course.

Balance theological study with work, family, or ongoing ministry commitments.

Part-time study allows you to stay rooted in your current job or home context, while giving churches a way to train emerging leaders alongside their current roles.

Lecture delivery: Attend lectures on campus one day a week (Tuesday), with the option of overnight college accommodation (subject to availability), or join live lectures online* every Tuesday (with the possibility to do this as part of a Local Learning Community depending on your location).
Two residentials a year: Join with the rest of your class for two residentials each year (September and June) running from Monday lunchtime to Thursday lunchtime.
Study commitment: Plan for 14-20 hours of total study time per week during term time (depending on module choices).
Flexible schedule: Keep the remainder of your week open for church ministry, family life, or paid work.
Church Placement: Students normally undertake their placements in churches with whom they are already connected.

*Note that the online delivery option is subject to validation by Durham University - expected to be confirmed in early 2027.

Language Learning

We provide the opportunity for students to study one or both biblical languages in a supportive and accessible way. Language study is not compulsory, and we offer a module about the biblical languages for those who prefer that option.

Core teaching days: Classes for Biblical language modules take place in person at college on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Additional classes: An additional two hours per language are timetabled Monday afternoons or Friday mornings, studied online or in person depending on your chosen study stream.
Part-time students: Can take one language per year with two-hours of class on a Friday morning alongside an hour on a Tuesday.

Qualifications & Progression

Our undergraduate qualifications are designed to build on one another. You can enrol directly into a full BA (Hons) degree or progress step by step as your context allows.

Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE): Equivalent to the first year of our full-time BA (Hons) degree. A strong foundational qualification that can be taken as a standalone course.
Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE): Equivalent to the first two years of our BA (Hons) degree. Builds further depth in doctrine, biblical studies, and practical ministry.
BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission: A complete undergraduate degree preparing you for long-term leadership.

Note: Credits earned from a CertHE or DipHE count directly toward your BA (Hons), allowing you to build your qualification incrementally without starting again from scratch.

CertHE (120 credits)

1-2 years

DipHE (240 credits)

2-4 years

BA Hons (360 credits)

3-6 years