About The Course

Postgraduate courses in Theology, Ministry and Mission at Luther King are validated by Durham University Common Awards, with flexible learning options for every level of postgraduate study.
Theology, Ministry & Mission at Luther King will help you:
  • Deepen your understanding of what it means to live out your faith today.
  • Develop new methods and skills that will deepen the practice of your faith.
  • Delve into the subjects that interest you as you grow your knowledge in ecumenical ministerial contexts.
The course includes opportunities to develop personal and professional practice in ministry and chaplaincy, and space for pursuing personal interests and passions.
Students have the opportunity to study a diverse range of topics, such as:
  • The Bible and Biblical languages
  • Spirituality, including in the context of religious diversity and dialogue
  • Reflective practice
  • Jesus and mission in the shadow of empire
  • Theologies of the body
  • Chaplaincy
Students can also engage in significant independent and contextual research for an individual dissertation.

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Postgraduate Certificate

Overview

Students enrolled for the PG Cert in Theology, Ministry & Mission will complete modules to the value of 60 credits.

Entry Requirements:

We recognise that standard procedures for assessing applications may not always give the full picture. Each of our academic programmes has a set of standard entry requirements, but we also encourage applications from those who do not meet these. If you’d like to apply, but don’t meet the standard entry requirements and would like more guidance, please get in touch.

  • An upper second class (2:1) Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Graduates in other disciplines with experience of Theology or Religious Studies to at least FHEQ Level 4 may also be admitted to the programme.
  • For mature students, prior professional experience will be taken into account as well as educational qualifications.

For full details, please view our Admissions Policy.

Course Duration:

This course can be studied part-time, across one or two years. It is delivered on-site but some options are available online.

Maximum APL Permitted:

20 credits

Course Fees:

Year of Study Cost
2026/27 (Taught Modules) £4,171.50
 

Diploma Award

Overview

Students enrolled for the PG Dip in Theology, Ministry & Mission will complete modules to the value of 120 credits, such as:

  • Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
  • The Bible and Christian Faith
  • Christian Spirituality in Dialogue

Entry Requirements:

We recognise that standard procedures for assessing applications may not always give the full picture. Each of our academic programmes has a set of standard entry requirements, but we also encourage applications from those who do not meet these. If you’d like to apply, but don’t meet the standard entry requirements and would like more guidance, please get in touch.

  • An upper second class (2:1) Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Graduates in other disciplines with experience of Theology or Religious Studies to at least FHEQ Level 4 may also be admitted to the programme.
  • For mature students, prior professional experience will be taken into account as well as educational qualifications.

For full details, please view our Admissions Policy.

Course Duration:

This course can be studied part-time across two years or full-time for a year. It is delivered on-site, but some options are available online.

Maximum APL Permitted:

40 credits

Course Fees:

Course Year 1 (2026-27) (Taught Modules) Year 2 (2027-28) (Taught Modules)
PG Dip Part-time £4,171.50 £4,171.50
PG Dip Full-time £8,343

MA Degree

Overview

Students enrolled for the MA in Theology, Ministry & Mission will complete modules to the value of 180 credits, such as:

  • Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
  • Theologies of the Body
  • MA Masters Dissertation in your chosen subject, with support from academics.

Entry Requirements:

We recognise that standard procedures for assessing applications may not always give the full picture. Each of our academic programmes has a set of standard entry requirements, but we also encourage applications from those who do not meet these. If you’d like to apply, but don’t meet the standard entry requirements and would like more guidance, please get in touch.

  • An upper second class (2:1) Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.
  • Graduates in other disciplines with experience of Theology or Religious Studies to at least FHEQ Level 4 may also be admitted to the programme.
  • For mature students, prior professional experience will be taken into account as well as educational qualifications.

For full details, please view our Admissions Policy.

Course Duration:

This course is normally studied part time across 2 to 4 years. It is delivered onsite, but some options are available online.

Most students complete their studies in 3 years by taking 60 credits worth of modules per year

There are a variety of timetabling patterns to give flexibility, including modules taught over 5-10 weeks, intensive 4-day block-taught modules in February and May, and other options.

Maximum APL Permitted:

60 credits

Course Fees:

Course Year 1 (2026-27) (Taught modules) Year 2 (2027-28) (Taught Modules) Year 3 (2028-29) (Dissertation)
MA Part-time £4,171.50  £4,171.50 £927

The course fees charged per year depend on the number of credits taken per year.

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The curriculum is delivered by tutors that are passionate about their subjects.

“I thoroughly enjoyed studying the MA course at Luther King. The curriculum is delivered by tutors that are passionate about their subjects. I appreciated the amount of space we were given to explore theological and ministerial issues during our lectures. The cultural and denominational diversity of the student community brought fresh insights and perspectives that enriched my learning experience. I also felt that I was supported academically as well as pastorally throughout my learning at Luther King.”