Applied Theology

About this programme

Our Applied Theology degree has been designed to give you a robust, biblical foundation on which to build your life and ministry. It will equip you to serve God in practical and relevant ways in a fast-changing, turbulent world. You can study the Applied Theology programme in a number of different ways and locations. To find out more, use the links below to skip to the relevent part of the page: Your studies on the BA (Hons) Applied Theology programme are orientated around four different strands. If you study full time, you’ll study one module in each of the strands every year. As part of your studies you’ll also be required to undertake a practical placement for the duration of the programme. The Bible forms the basis of all of the College’s teaching and action. As a result, a large part of your academic study will involve robust engagement with Biblical texts. This strand equips you to handle Scripture appropriately, engaging with factors such as genre and cultural context, that inform interpretation. This strand will help you to explore the implications of the Biblical texts studied for contemporary Christian life and ministry. This strand enhances your ability to engage theologically with key features of the contemporary world. It includes engagement with methods and principles of contextual theology, theological reflection and emerging trends in contemporary thought. This strand pays particularly attention to the nature and role of the church’s role within God’s mission, in a variety of contexts, both local and global. In Year 3, you’ll have the opportunity to choo