Foundation Degree of Arts (FdA) in Theology, Mission and Evangelism

Part Time – 4 years

Our Foundation Degree of Arts (FdA) in Theology, Mission and Evangelism, validated by The University of Chester, equips modern-day pioneers to share the Good News in fresh and creative ways, as well as to lead others in innovative approaches to mission and evangelism. The course is highly practical, involving placements with active participation in missional communities, projects and ministries. It is intended to make studying evangelism as hands-on as possible, with all of our lecturers experienced practitioners of what they teach. The course can be accessed from anywhere in the UK as the learning happens through a vibrant blend of on-line input and gathered weekend residentials (with teaching, fellowship, worship, food and guest speakers).

Entrance Requirements

The FdA is designed to be highly accessible to people from a wide range of backgrounds (ages, abilities, church traditions etc).  Some of our most gifted students have little in the way of formal qualifications prior to embarking on the course, but thrive with the provision of generous pastoral and academic support from the college. As such, we would encourage those who feel they don’t have relevant academic qualifications to explore studying with us further – the main thing we look for is a clear sense of vocation to share the Good News of Jesus.

The application process involves the submission and consideration of an application form, an interview, followed by a short period of discernment by both the applicant and the college, after which an offer to join the course may be made.

Studying on the Course… Learn how to be a Pioneer Evangelist

Part-time students will study 3 modules each year over 4 years, studying at 2 gathered weekend residential lecture blocks (venues may vary) and 1 virtual online weekend lecture block, or 3 gathered weekend residential lecture blocks (venues may vary). In addition to these lecture blocks, all students will have online lectures/tutorials and worship times on Tuesday evenings each week during term time.

What will you Study?

The focus for the course is pioneering mission and evangelism, and all of our modules have that at their core. As such, modules in Theology or Biblical Studies, for example, will retain a fundamentally missional emphasis.  The following are the 12 modules studied for the FdA.

FdA Modules

• Discipleship – We begin with a focus on personal discipleship, looking at and developing our own spiritual lives of prayer and Bible study etc., and considering how this interacts with our lives of action as evangelists.
• Historical Approaches to Evangelism – This module explores how people over history have engaged in evangelism, mapping the growth of the church throughout history and pausing at some particular movements including the Celts, the rise of the Evangelicals and finally Pentecostal and charismatic approaches to evangelism.
• Christianity, Culture and Communication – Here we examine how the Gospel is communicated in ways that are sensitive (and also potentially challenging) to our culture, with a particular practical focus on the Christmas message.
• Introduction to Biblical Studies – An engaging and highly practical look at the Christian scriptures, taking into consideration various useful methods of examining and studying them in-depth, as well as the central role of the reader in interpreting them.
• Nurturing New Believers – In this module, we look at some of the approaches and concepts around discipleship, analyse contemporary church-based courses and resources, and reflect on our personal experiences of being discipled and discipling others.
• Using John’s Gospel in Evangelism – Continuing with the skills learned in Biblical Studies, some central themes of the Gospel of John are considered, especially in relation to what this book has to say about mission and evangelism.
• Christian Leadership – This module focuses on leadership of others specifically in relation to mission and evangelism, and offers the opportunity to reflect on your own leadership within the context of a missional placement.
• Creative Arts and Media in Evangelism – Examining the use of the arts and media to convey the Christian message in context-related ways, you’ll be encouraged to explore your own ways of creatively expressing the Good News.
• Theological Approaches to Mission – There are many ways of thinking about mission and evangelism, and here we look at some of these, focusing primarily on holistic mission (including social care and justice and creation care).
• Evangelism in Contemporary Culture – The central question addressed in this module is around how God interacts with groups of people or ‘cultures’ (rather than individuals) in making himself known.
• Approaches to Christian Theology – Some key theological doctrines are unpacked and examined through the particular missional lens of apologetics – providing reasoned defences of Christian faith.
• Pauline Studies in Evangelism – We look at some of the central themes of Paul’s letters, in particular how they relate to real-world mission in the 21^st Century.

Progression

Students can progress on from the FdA to study the BA (Hons).

FdA Modules

Progression

After successful completion of the Pioneer Chaplaincy course students can progress onto the 2nd year of the part time FdA. studying 3 modules a year over the following 3 years.

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 (03333) 446489 and leave a message.

Our current tuition fees are:

Full-Time - £7,800/year

Part-Time - £3,900/year

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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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