If you want to grow spiritually, develop in ministry, gain more understanding of theology and the Bible, grow skills in leadership and mission, or simply explore faith – we have courses for you!
We offer Qualifications in Theology, Ministry and Mission at every level.
Undergraduate: Foundation, Certificate, Diploma, BA(Hons) Degree
and Postgraduate: PGCert, PGDip and Masters(MA).
We will help you choose the right starting point to help you achieve your best! So please talk to us if you think this is the subject for you.
Some course levels have particular requirements of previous qualifications, others can consider your life experience and skills. LKC seeks to be an inclusive community and so although each of our academic programmes has a set of standard entry requirements, we also encourage applications from those who do not meet these. Please feel free to contact the Registrar for an informal conversation about your circumstances.
The standard entry requirements for each course are available in our Admissions Policy.
Foundation: An introduction to studying theology for those who would like a taster, or to build confidence studying towards a degree after a break or for the first time.
For some students the Foundation Award is the first step in exploring preparation for recognised lay and ordained ministries.
It aims to be accessible to students with a wide range of educational backgrounds and professional and personal circumstances. It can be studied full time over a half year, or part time over up to two years and you can choose topics to study which are of most interest to you.
Certificate: This course will offer you a basic foundational knowledge of the Bible, mission, and pastoral ministry. It is for those who are looking to study full-time for a year or part-time over two years. and you can get student finance to cover the fees if you are eligible. You can choose onsite and online study options.
Diploma: An opportunity to take your study deeper in the areas covered by the Certificate, and explore new ones, including interfaith engagements, sustainability and the environment, faith and ethics.
BA(Hons) Degree: Our full degree course offers you a broad understanding of the Bible, Mission, Ministry, Leadership, Spirituality, Christian History and Culture, as well as the chance to go deeper into areas which especially interest you. There are options in Biblical Languages (Hebrew and Greek), faith and the arts, Chaplaincy, Black, postcolonial and intersectional theologies and more. You will be supported to try out real life research for yourself towards the end of your course.
Our Undergraduate Courses are all shaped to help you…
At LKC we are certain you will find a warm welcome in our supportive and diverse Christian community.
Our small size means every student receives individual support from tutors in each of their modules. You will also be allocated a Personal tutor to support you on your learning journey, and your College Principal is available to help or talk at any time.
We have a designated Disability Support Officer who is experienced in supporting students to access funding and specialist provision through DSA.
“I knew from when I first made contact with this college that I would never be at the back of the queue for help”
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Our fees are lower than many other universities. You can get student finance for Certificate, Diploma and BA courses if you are eligible, which cover the course fees and many of our students also receive maintenance.
For further information visit our Fees, Grants and Bursaries page.
If you're ready to apply now, head over to our Application Process page where you can download the application form and find out more about your next steps.
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