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 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.

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 evening online sessions (one evening each week during term time) and at residential weekends (three weekends for part-time students, five for full-time students).

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.

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. 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.

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology, Mission and Evangelism

An innovative approach to mission and evangelism

Enquire/apply – Full Time 3 years, Part Time 6 years.

Like our FDA, the BA Degree is accredited by the University of Chester. It’s offered over 3 years full-time and 6 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.

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.

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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.

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‘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.