The CertHE in Theology, Ministry and Mission provides a strong foundation for theological study and spiritual growth. The CertHE is year one of our full-time undergraduate degree (or years 1-2 of the part-time degree), and can also be taken as a stand-alone qualification.
All our undergraduate courses involve placement and reflection within a local church context. Read more about how they work here.
The CertHE consists of 120 credits with all modules taught at Level 4.
Below are the modules being taught in 2025-6 to give you an overview of what you will learn. There is a dedicated pathway for part time students allowing them to complete the full course
TMM1111 Introduction to Christian Doctrine
TMM1031 Introduction to the Bible
TMM1047 Methods of Reading the Bible
TMM1437 Introducing Theological Reflection
TMM1827 Introduction to Theological Anthropology and Culture
TMM1147 Brief Introduction to Church History
TMM1627 Introduction to Missionary Movements and the Gospel in a Global Context
The CertHE is very flexible. Students can choose to learn one or both of OT Hebrew and NT Greek. Or alternatively students have the option to take a module that helps them know enough about the languages so they can benefit from a range of Bible commentaries.
TMM1067 Elementary New Testament Greek
TMM1087 Elementary Biblical Hebrew
TMM1577 Introduction to Studying the Bible in its Original Language
At CertHE level students may take optional modules from Level 4 modules.
If studying one biblical language there will be one additional optional module available and if not studying any languages, there will be two electives available.
If studying both Biblical languages there will be no additional optional modules available to take in the CertHE year.
TMM1757 Brief Introduction the World Church
TMM1717 Introduction to Growing Faith
TMM1767 Philosophical Foundations
Normally a minimum of one A Level (grade E or above) or equivalent.
However for mature students (those aged 21 and over) relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to formal academic qualifications.
Applicants whose first language is not English must satisfy the College that they have a sufficient command of spoken and written English to meet the demands of their chosen programme. IELTS Academic or equivalent is therefore required at 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component.
You can find out more about equivalent qualifications, along with details about any exemptions, here.
Students need the right to study in the UK for our undergraduate programmes.
Oak Hill College is not on the UK government’s Register of Licensed Sponsors and so is unable to sponsor migrants under the Student route of the points-based immigration system. The College therefore cannot accept applications from individuals who need a student visa in order to study in the UK.
Find out more here.
£10,350 full time
£5,175 part time
Fees include lunch each weekday during semester time (see fee sheet for information), all tuition, Durham University registration, pastoral care, library and VLE facilities and internet access.
View more information in our fees sheet below.