It’s easy to study at The Light College as courses can be taken full or part-time, from wherever you’re based.
Whether you’re an old seadog, or a young TikTok-er, you’re neither too old nor not academic enough to study with us!
TLCC Sea Shanty…
There once was a college, TLCC,
Who taught mission & theology
And trained pioneers for chaplaincy –
The Light College & Collective – huh!
Soon, may your ship come near,
As through the billows of life you steer –
Come train with us as a pioneer,
And share what you’ve got to give!
So if further study is on your list
You’d like to train as an evangelist
Perhaps you’re wondering what’s the twist
of The Light College & Collective – huh!
Soon, may your ship come near,
As through the billows of life you steer –
Come train with us as a pioneer,
And share what you’ve got to give!
Bachelor of Art or Foundation degree –
Accredited by the University
of Chester, study Theology
Mission and Evangelism – huh!
Soon, may your ship come near,
As through the billows of life you steer –
Come train with us as a pioneer,
And share what you’ve got to give!
There’s further details on our website,
So visit to see if the fit is right.
We’ll teach you how to Be the Light!
The Light College & Collective – huh!
Soon, may your ship come near,
As through the billows of life you steer –
Come train with us as a pioneer,
And share what you’ve got to give!
With our flexibility and inclusivity
Discover how exciting your future can be
Your age doesn’t matter academically
The Light College & Collective – huh!
Soon, may your ship come near,
As through the billows of life you steer –
Come train with us as a pioneer,
And share what you’ve got to give!
Do your university degree with us in in 'Theology, Mission and Evangelism'
The Light College delivers two unique degree courses, both validated by the University of Chester.
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA (Hons)) in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
Foundation degree of Arts (FdA) in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
Both degrees are eligible for student finance
Our unique partnership with Chester University makes your degree uplifting, faith affirming, practical and fun, combining lectures with field-trips and practical evangelism Both degrees can be studied by joining one of student clusters around the country or independently from your local area.
Baptist Pioneer Minister Training
The Light College has recently formalised a pathway with the Baptist Union of Great Britain, to accredit pioneer ministers in conjunction with one of its traditional colleges.
This pathway will see ministers in training studying alongside our evangelists and pioneers while they complete their accredited training. Ministers will graduate with a full degree and as accredited pioneer ministers.
These courses are open to students wanting to gain not only a recognised qualification, but also hands-on experience of what mission, evangelism and pioneer ministry looks like in the 21st century. They are unique courses, academically challenging and faith affirming.
They combine fun and challenging lectures with input from a range of practitioners, qualified tutors and practising evangelists giving students the knowledge and skills necessary for pioneer contexts.
At The Light College, students join a vibrant learning community taking part in placements, residential weekends and weekly web sessions designed to broaden the experience of theology and evangelism. We try to be creative with teaching and assessments. Students. will find themselves not only in in traditional lectures, but on thought-provoking practicals, conducting field research, organising projects and presenting their ideas to their peers in an enriching and stimulating learning environment.
We believe that evangelism is for everyone, and so our students herald from a wide range of contexts and church backgrounds. We have people aged 18 to 80, novices to experienced and gifted thinkers to those who find traditional study challenging.
The course can be accessed from anywhere across the UK, either full-time or part-time. Every student will have a negotiated placement as an integral part of each year giving them both a taste of new skills and also practical skills on the job. Placements will typically be in the students’ locality and with an agreed Baptist church.
If you are considering ministerial training as a Baptist minister or in an independent church, contact admissions@lightcollege.ac.uk for further details.
Professional Certificate in Pioneer Chaplaincy
This new qualification is a one-year course that teaches students about bringing the presence of Christ into unexpected places like gyms, pubs, clubs and supermarkets, amongst people who have little idea of who Jesus is. This course runs in Partnership with Third Space Ministries and covers training in discipleship, historical approaches to chaplaincy and how to creatively enable people to connect with the Christian message. For details see the course page.
The Brighter Course
Brighter is a course for churches over 4 weeks … It’s for Christians who wonder how they may shine for others to see and experience their faith. It involves looking at creative ways of connecting faith (with lots of permission given for those who have gifts and abilities and wonder how to use them for the benefit of others…) It recognises the need for the Holy Spirit’s help in connecting the good news and acknowledges new ideas in the adventure of partnering in God’s mission and looks for divine appointments in every day to day life. The course challenges the notion that evangelism is for experts who are extroverts and is very interactive, working on discussion and investigation.
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“Each year we agree to take a specific number of students on these courses; we are looking for the right people who are willing to learn and grow in their faith, not just do a course”.