We offer a wide range of affordably priced Christian theology and biblical studies courses, from short, one-off courses, to degrees, MAs, and study at PhD or MPhil level, with flexible modes of study.  Our courses are practically focused, helping you relate your classroom theological and biblical learning to lay or ordained ministry and mission in your own church context.  A brief description of each type of course is given below. 

If you are interested and would like further information about any of these courses, click on the relevant course title on the left hand side of the website, or click on the links at the end of each section or at the very bottom of this page.

Short Courses in Theology, Ministry & Discipleship

Attending a short course gives you a chance to learn more about theology and about the Bible without assessment towards a degree.  Most of our short courses are drawn from modules which make up the foundation degree, so it gives you a chance to test the waters to see if you'd like to take your learning any further.  We have courses in biblical studies, mission, evangelism and interfaith relations, leading worship, preaching, teaching, pastoral and practical ministry, ethics and church history, to name just a few areas.  If you are trying to decide whether you have the necessary background knowledge to take one of these courses, do contact us.  Many of those studying with us have left school at 16  and find themselves surprised at how well they do, so don't be put off, give it a go.  For more information about our short courses, click here.

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Guided Reading Scheme: Independent Study with Tutorial Support

An opportunity to research a subject area of your choice in your own time and at your own pace, with individual tutorial support from a member of staff who will be able to guide your research, and with full access to Luther King House's excellent library facilities.  Click here for more information about Guided Reading and independent study.

Foundation Degree in Mission & Ministry

& BA in Contextual Theology

This is a real chance to relate your Christian learning to an academic qualification.  You will not sit in a classroom and be lectured at, you are encouraged to bring the wealth of experience you have from your day to day life to the programme and to the assignments you will write, combining theological and biblical learning with placement experience in your own church context.

The course is available as a midweek option or weekend option.  People who are interested in developing skills in community work take the church related community work pathway through the degree which involves attendance at the weekend option and at block taught community work modules.  Click here for more info about the FdA and BA theology and church related community work degree programmes.

MA in Contextual Theology

Is for those wishing to deepen their understanding of theology in the 21st Century and/or to enhance their lay or ordained ministry practice.  Throughout the taught modules the experience of the participant's own context is crucial as they engage in lectures, group discussions, guided reading and participant led seminars, developing skills in critical analysis and reflective practice.  Click here for more information about the MA.

Research Programme

Luther King House only accepts a small number of research students each year.  Research can be pursued at MPhil level or as a PhD.

The research programme offered by Luther King House is unusual in that students spend their first period on the programme working on a research proposal for submission to Manchester University.  During the period of working with an academic advisor fees are not payable.  Click here for more information about the theology Research Programme.