As well as a core programme of theological studies that builds off the existing strengths of our flagship BA in Theology, it offers a wide range of theology and liberal arts modules, including Analytic Theology, Theology, Imagination, the Arts and Science -Engaged Theology. As an integrated programme, this course allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the world around us and how God has created it while equipping you to serve the poor and marginalised in society as a disciple of Jesus.

The Theology and Liberal Arts programme is designed for those who wish to engage in a broader humanities education than has been so far offered at London School of Theology. It provides a good grounding in Christian theology but also brings into dialogue other academic disciplines such as: philosophy and ethics, history and culture, literature, music, psychology, and sociology. The target audience is expected to include those who affiliate with the Christian faith and wish to practise the evangelical spirituality associated with the institution as the context of study and for that spirituality to inform personal and professional development. It is designed to integrate Christian theology into the broader goal of liberal arts education; namely to provide well-rounded education with the intention of creating good citizens.

There are three levels of study, over three years , with three possible exit points on the programme, including a Certificate in Higher Education after 120 credits, a Diploma in Higher Education after 240 credits, or a BA (Hons) Degree after 360 credits.

What you will study at Level 4

In your first year, you will focus on learning the pedagogical and research skills to theologically engage the humanities well. This skills-based learning will then be tested through a series of readings in liberal arts and theology that will provide a basis for thinking about how to be a disciple of Jesus in society. Because of the emphasis on discipleship as mission, social justice and compassion, the reading selection will be intentionally global and include theological thinkers from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. This will be coupled with some foundational theology courses and introductory courses that engage specific humanities theologically. Throughout these courses, you will be challenged to think about how the skills and concepts you are learning can help disciples to share the love of Christ to a hurting society.

What you will study at Level 5 and 6  

The following years of study will continue to build on the previous year’s skills and conceptual foundation. In this programme, you will uniquely be able to pick and choose your modules based around your particular interests and passions. These modules continue to hone the skills learned in the first year while diving deeper into theological engagements with various humanities. As these engagements become more specific, you will also be encouraged to explore practical and vocational applications for being a disciple and citizen in the world. This is paired with vocational studies in Theology and Liberal Arts Colloquium and practical placements within churches, ministries, or charitable organisations. This practical application and deep engagements with the humanities will support student dissertations or portfolios and advanced modules focusing on specific examples of discipleship as social justice.

For full-time students it is expected that you will be able to commit around 40 hours per week to your studies. For on-campus study, this normally equates to around 12 hours of lectures and 30 hours of personal study time with onsite lectures taking place 9am– 6pm on Mondays to Fridays. Students studying online modules will need to commit the same amount of time, though students can work more flexibly to complete their weekly study hours.

For part-time students it is expected that you will be able to commit around 20 hours per week to your studies. On campus lectures for part-time students are 2-3 days a week, 9am – 6pm, with days depending on the programme. For example, Theology Level 4 students have lectures on Mondays and Tuesdays in Year 1 and Thursdays and Fridays in Year 2. Online and blended students may work more flexibly but will need to be able to commit the same amount of time overall.

Students enrolling for the Certificate, Diploma or BA (Hons) in Theology and Liberal Arts must demonstrate the ability to undertake an undergraduate programme of this nature successfully.

This will normally mean two A levels plus three different GCSE passes at grade C or above (one GCSE must be English), or equivalent alternatives for students under 21.

Mature students (aged 21 and over) without these qualifications will be considered individually.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact the Engagement Team who will help you to identify a suitable programme of study.

The BA in Theology & Liberal Arts equips students to pursue a variety of vocations and professions in different contexts after graduating. The interdisciplinary knowledge and skills obtained are well suited to a number of fields within an increasingly competitive graduate job market, including:

• Teaching
• Church Ministry
• Public Sector
• Work in Christian organisations or charities
• Business
• Arts and Entertainment

Graduates who perform well on this programme will also be finely prepared for further study, whether in theology or related disciplines.

For those who want the flexibility of mixing study at home and onsite, we offer a blended study mode. The ability to combine online and onsite study gives blended students the best of both worlds.

All of our undergraduate Theology modules are available both on campus and online. This allows students on our undergraduate Theology programme to choose one of three modes to suit their circumstances: fully online, fully on campus or a combination of online and on-campus modules – ‘blended’ study.

 With online study, students have freedom and flexibility to allow them to continue to serve in their local area, at church or in their workplace and to fit their study around their own timetable. Coming onto campus opens up the opportunity for face to-face interaction with students and lecturers, as well as offering structured work schedules and access to onsite facilities. Blended students are supported to create their own personal study plan, which enables them to choose which of their modules will be studied oncampus and which online (timetable permitting). Note that modules must be taken in either mode – you cannot switch between modes halfway through a module or during the academic year as the modules are taught and timetabled differently.  However, you can switch between study modes at the start of each academic year. Blended study requires focus and commitment, but is greatly rewarding as students become part of both the online and onsite communities.