The Light College
It’s easy to study at The Light College
The Light College courses can be taken full or part-time, from wherever you’re based.
Highly flexible courses
Our flexibility and inclusivity means you can study no matter what your age or academic level, helping you discover an exciting future. Have a look at the available courses below, whether you’re looking for an innovative and practical approach to mission and evangelism, developing your pioneering and mission skills or bringing the presence of Christ into unexpected places. Download a 2021 Prospectus for full course details, or contact The Light College with the form on this page.
We are now accepting applications for all courses beginning September 2021.
Learn how to share the good news in innovative ways
At The Light College, all of our courses are designed to prepare our students to share the good news of Jesus in the most innovative and context-sensitive ways, while at the same time nurturing a deep devotional life and a good grounding in theology. We are an approved academic partner of The University of Chester and all of our lecturers are university approved, with a wide range of experience and practical knowledge, passionate about their faith.
Study part- or full-time from anywhere in the UK
Study can be done either part- or full-time, and can be accessed from anywhere in the UK as all lectures are taught during six residential weekends.
We accept students from a wide variety of backgrounds, ages and academic ability
Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and ages. We offer good academic and pastoral support, so don’t let concerns about academic ability prevent you from exploring further – the main thing we look for is a sense of vocation and a sincere heart to share the gospel.
University Degree courses in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Foundation Degree of Arts in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Full time 2 years, part time 3 years
Through our approved academic partnership with the University of Chester, we offer a Foundation Degree of Arts (FdA) over 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time. Course combines lectures, practice based learning and placements designed to help students explore and develop their own approach to mission and evangelism in the 21st century.
Course combines lectures, practice based learning and placements designed to help students explore and develop their own approach to mission and evangelism in the 21st century.
(more detailed information can be found in the prospectus)
Accredited Baptist Ministerial Training
Develop your pioneering and mission skills
While studying on a Degree course (above), students simultaneously have a pathway into accredited Baptist ministry training with a particular emphasis on pioneering and mission. This training is offered in partnership with Northern Baptist College who provide the Baptist Ministerial Formation element.
Batchelor of Arts Degree in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Full time 3 years, part time 5 years
Like our FDA, the BA Degree is accredited by the University of Chester. It’s offered over 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time. With a combination of lectures and practical work (including placements), the course equips students to be pioneering evangelists ready for mission in the contemporary world.
Course combines lectures, practice based learning and placements designed to help students explore and develop their own approach to mission and evangelism in the 21st century.
(more detailed information can be found in the prospectus)
Accredited Baptist Ministerial Training
Develop your pioneering and mission skills
While studying on a Degree course (above), students simultaneously have a pathway into accredited Baptist ministry training with a particular emphasis on pioneering and mission. This training is offered in partnership with Northern Baptist College who provide the Baptist Ministerial Formation element.
Professional Certificate in Pioneer Chaplaincy and Mission
Bring the presence of Christ into unexpected places
In partnership with Third Space Ministries, this new qualification, also validated by The University of Chester, is a one-year course which teaches how to bring the presence of Christ into unexpected places like supermarkets, gyms, pubs and nightclubs amongst people who have little idea of who Jesus is.
‘Hope Bringers’ Online Short Course
Be a ‘bringer of hope’ in a time of fear
As people emerge from lockdown with big questions about life and purpose, discover how to use your God-given creativity to introduce them to Jesus. The course will be held over 7 hour-long sessions in September and October, and will be led by Rev Chris Duffett, Co-Principal of The Light College, and hosted by Rev Simon Goddard from RiverTree. To find out more and to book your place, visit the RiverTree website.
We are currently accepting applications for courses in September 2021
If you’d like to explore any of the courses further, please download our latest prospectus and contact us using the form on this page – we’d love to hear from you.
Academic Enquiry Form
