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Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

The CertHE provides a foundational grounding in the main topics of theology: biblical studies, doctrine, history, biblical languages (optional) and practical ministry. This level lays a clear foundation for theological study and spiritual growth.

Who is it for?

A self-contained programme that also acts as the first year of the DipHE or BA (Hons) programmes, it is particularly popular with students who wish to study part-time alongside employment or who wish to explore whether higher education is for them. 

How does it work

It can be studied over 1 year full time or 2 years part time with teaching taking place in college and with access to our online VLE.

Diploma of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

Building on the foundations of the first year (CertHE year), the second year of the DipHE provides a broader and more integrated coverage of the main disciplines of theology.

This stage of learning aims towards integration, helping students bring the parts together into a coherent whole.

Who is it for?

Like the CertHE, the DipHE offers a self-contained programme in its own right, as well as acting as a stepping-stone towards BA-level study, and is especially popular with those who wish to undertake theological study before entering into the pastorate/ministry.

How does it work?

It can be studied over 2 years full time or 4 years part time with teaching taking place in college and with access to our online VLE. This pathway is approved for Church of England ordination.*

BA (Hons) in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

The BA (Hons) is carefully designed to offer a foundation in major disciplines in the first two years with an increasing focus on application in the final year. It provides you with solid foundations for a life of ministry, applied into your context. 

Who is it for?

Anyone who wants to study with significant breadth and depth. It is a popular choice amongst those wishing to study theology before entering into the pastorate/ministry. A number of students each year also use the BA (Hons) as a springboard into further postgraduate study. This pathway is approved for Church of England ordination.*

How does it work?

Our BA can be taken residentially full time over 3 years or part time over 6 years. Teaching takes place at college with access to our online VLE for additional learning.

Postgraduate Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

A short postgraduate course with a broad range of options available.

Who is it for?

This is primarily aimed at theology graduates serving in ministry who are considering further study or are looking for an element of continuing professional development.

How does it work?

Students have flexibility to complete different modules. These are taught in person at college with access to our VLE.

Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

A postgraduate course offering a broad range of option modules. What distinguishes the PGDip from the MA is that it does not require a research component, although you can do a short research project if you choose. This pathway is approved for Church of England ordination.*

Who is it for?

The programme is designed for people who want to study and prepare for ministry at a postgraduate level, but for whom independent research is not the right fit. Either for those studying the BA at Oak Hill or students coming with a theology degree who want to specialise.

How does it work?

Modules are taught in person at college with access to our VLE.

MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission

What is it?

A standalone Master’s degree for those who already have a theology degree. It enables in-depth specialisation building on your previous degree. This pathway is approved for Church of England ordination.*

Who is it for?

Either for those studying the BA at Oak Hill or students coming with a theology degree who want to specialise.

MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership

What is it?

The MA in CCL is designed to equip leaders for the breadth of leadership challenges encountered in the contemporary world. It aims to deepen relevant theological learning and develop practical wisdom and skill.

Who is it for?

This programme is designed to equip those who are currently serving in a Leadership role in Churches or other Christian organisations. Students do not need to have a theology degree in order to study this programme. 

How does it work?

It is proposed this will be a 4 year part-time programme with a mixture of in-person intensive teaching and online time as a cohort.