The Light College
It’s easy to study at The Light College
The Light College courses are part-time, from wherever you’re based.
Highly flexible and accessible courses
Our flexibility and inclusivity means you can study no matter what your age, academic level or church tradition, helping you to develop your gifts and skills in mission and ministry and discover an exciting future. Have a look at the available courses and on the courses menu above, 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. Contact us through the form on this page or if you would like more information please contact the course administrator by telephone 07421203301 and leave a message.
Open Events
We are also offering virtual open events with an opportunity to spend some time with staff, students & other interested applicants.
- Monday 27th April Virtual via Zoom from 7:30pm-9:00pm (sign up here)
- Wednesday 13th May at 4:00pm
- Tuesday 16th June at 7:30pm
- Thursday 2nd July at 4:00pm
if you've missed our Virtual Open Events or want a flavour before attending you can have a look at bite-size Videos from one of our Virtual Open Events here.
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-time from anywhere in the UK
Study can is part-time, and can be accessed from anywhere in the UK as all lectures are taught during a mixture of gathered and virtual residential weekends, as well as weekly evening online sessions.
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 sincere heart to share the Gospel.
University Degree courses in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Tuition Fees
Information and guidance on student finance is available at www.studentfinance.direct.gov.uk
For self-funding students, The Light College has a small bursary fund and we will attempt to help any students who truly need financial assistance. Light College students are eligible for a Stewardship Account for friends and family to support them financially.
If you would like more information please contact the course administrator via admissions@lightcollege.ac.uk or telephone 07421203301 and leave a message.
Our tuition fees for 2026-27 are:-
Part-Time (3 modules) - £4,950 / year + Residential weekend costs as below
Enquire / apply or have a look at our courses menu for more options
Please note that there are four residential weekends in the academic year 2026-27, all at high quality venues. The dates and venues (with links for information) are as follows:-
18th – 20th September 2026
Lecture Block at Highgate House, Northamptonshire
20th – 22nd November 2026
Lecture Block at The Hayes, Derbyshire
26th – 28th February 2027
Lecture Block at Highgate House, Northamptonshire (Link as above)
7th – 9th May 2027
Retreat at Launde Abbey, Leicestershire
The cost of the four residentials with full board will be maintained at 2025-26 prices, i.e. £250 per weekend giving a total of £1,000. Payment can be made in installments over the year to spread the cost.
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 consultation with Baptist Colleges who provide the Baptist Ministerial Formation element.
Enquire / apply or have a look at our courses menu for more options
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We are currently accepting applications for courses in September 2026
If you’d like to explore any of the courses further, please contact us using the form on this page – we’d love to hear from you.
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FdA (Full / Part Time)
Foundation Degree of Arts in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Enquire/apply - Full Time 2 years, Part Time 4 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 4 years part-time. The 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.
Further Details: Full Time / Part Time / Enquire/apply
BA (Full / Part Time)
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) Degree (top-up) in Theology, Mission and Evangelism
An innovative approach to mission and evangelism
Enquire/apply - after completion of FdA/Level 5, Full Time 1 year, Part Time 2 years.
Like our FDA, the BA (Hons) top-up Degree is validated by the University of Chester. It’s offered over a further 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time after successful completion of the FdA (or appropriate Level 5 study from elsewhere). 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. The 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.
Further Details: Full Time / Part Time / Enquire/apply
Pioneer Chaplaincy Certificate (Part Time)
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.