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We offer a range of part-time and full-time routes to achieve our theology Foundation Degree which is validated by Chester and Liverpool Hope universities. The degree is a practical Christian theology degree course which explores theology in relation to lay and ordained ministry and mission, and it is centred around the work (voluntary or paid) which students undertake in their church or placement setting. For example, when taking the academic course on Introduction to the Bible students are required to organise and lead a short Bible study group with members of the congregation or those attending a special interest group (eg. Fellowship Group or Youth Group). Our students have the opportunity to learn about, and gain experience in, all aspects of lay and ordained church leadership, including Bible study, preaching, teaching, Christian education, leading worship, pastoral care, mission, evangelism and interfaith engagement. It's also a great opportunity to explore your own Christian vocation as you reflect upon your own faith and ministry.
To apply for any of our theological Foundation degrees, please complete and return to us the application form in the Attachments section at the base of this page.
Midweek pathway (full-time or part-time study)
The Foundation Degree in Mission and Ministry is offered both full-time and part-time as a midweek taught programme where students study on a standard academic term on weekdays from September to June. Most face to face teaching takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and in a series of compact blocks. Seminars, learning support, meetings with academic staff and assignment writing activities take place by arrangement in addition to scheduled face to face lectures. Students on this pathway who choose to study full-time complete their Foundation Degree in 2 years, whilst others choose to study part-time over 4 years.
As with all pathways through our Foundation Degree, you do also need to be engaged in some form of lay or ordained ministry or mission, for example, active engagement in your local congregation or involvement in a church-related project in the community. This helps you to relate your theological learning to your Christian ministry in practical ways, and makes your theological and biblical studies more real and meaningful as you reflect upon your placement experiences.
For those travelling to the course from a distance, overnight accommodation can be booked directly through Reception, should it be needed.
The fees for 2011-12 will be £3,300 full-time, or £1,650 part-time, excluding any accommodation costs.
To apply, please complete and return the application form, attached at the base of this page.
Part-time weekend blended learning pathway
This part-time pathway through the Foundation Degree is a four year course, and is validated by the University of Chester.
 The taught hours for this course require attendance at Luther King House over 6 weekends during the year. For 2011-12, the provisional dates for these weekends are:
17-18 September 2011
12-13 November 2011
28-29 January 2012
21-22 April 2012
26-27 May 2012
+ optional weekend: 30 June - 1 July 2012
Activities begin at 9am on Saturday and continue through to the evening.
On Sundays they will begin at 8.30am and continue usually until 3.15pm.
This is not a residential course, but you are able to book accommodation through Luther King House Reception if you would like to stay here on Friday and/or Saturday night for any of these weekends (but please book accommodation early to avoid disappointment). A light evening meal on Saturday and lunch on Sunday are provided free of charge each weekend. If you would like Saturday lunch or any other meals over the weekend, these can be booked and paid for through Reception.
In addition, courses are supported through a virtual learning environment, with just over 50 hours of class contact time and plus private study time.
As with all pathways through our Foundation Degree in Mission and Ministry, you do also need to be engaged in some form of lay or ordained ministry or mission, for example, active engagement in your local congregation or involvement in a church-related project in the community, helping you relate your theological and biblical learning to your own Christian context.
The cost for 2011-12 is £1650, excluding any accommodation costs.
More information can be found in the document entitled "Part-time weekends FdA blended learning pathway information 2010" in the Attachments section at the bottom of this page. To apply, please then complete and return the application form also attached at the bottom of the page.
Part-time weekend and evening pathway
Taught over four weekends per year plus one evening a week for twenty four weeks by our colleagues at the Southern North West Training Partnership, this version of the theology Foundation Degree course is available both to those who can attend one of six teaching centres in the North West and to those who will mainly access it by e-learning and telephone tuition. Applications are welcome from anywhere in the UK. The course normally takes four years. SLC funding is not available for this course.
Luther King House Open College offers this part time undergraduate study through the Southern North-West Training Partnership, a free church and Anglican consortium.
Course feess for 2011-12: to be confirmed. (The current course fees for 2010-11 are £1770, including the accommodation costs for the four residential weekends.)
As with all pathways through our Foundation Degree, you do also need to be engaged in some form of lay or ordained ministry or mission, for example, active engagement in your local congregation or involvement in a church-related project in the community.
For further information and an application form please see the Attachments section at the bottom of this page.
 Community Work pathway
The Foundation Degree is also available part-time as a community work pathway. This pathway enables people with a hands-on community ministry to develop greater confidence in their own skills and knowledge and to enhance their lay ministry. If you are involved in any form of voluntary or paid community work or outreach project, this could be the course for you. Modules through this pathway are mostly taught in blocks, supported by placement experience and tutorials.
For more information about this pathway, please contact the Registry Office.
The part-time fees for 2011-12 are £1650, excluding any accommodation costs.
Fees 2011-12
Full Time course fees: £3,300.00, excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time midweek fees: £1,650 (£550 per 20 credit module), excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time blended learning fees: £1,650 (£550 per 20 credit module), excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time weekend & evening pathway fees: to be confirmed (currently £1770, including accommodation in 2010-11).
Part Time Community Work course fees: £1,650 (£550 per 20 credit module), excluding any accommodation you choose to book. Community work fees vary according to number of credits taken.
Short Courses taken for personal development without the award of a certificate: £110 per 20 credit module (excluding meals or accommodation).
Students should also allow for any accommodation cost they might incur.
Bursaries and grants are available to assist students from low income households. Click here for more information about LKH bursaries and government grants.
Foundation Degree Modules for first year FT students (an asterisk * indicates full-time only options)
Six modules are chosen from:
1.1 Learning Theologically Together
1.2 Encountering and Responding to Christ
1.3 An Introduction to the Bible and its Interpretation
1.4a Introduction to Worship, Preaching and Pastoral Care
1.5 Mission in Britain today
1.6 Theologices and Ethical Thinking in Context: An Introduction
1.7 Community Work and the Church*
1.8 An Introduction to Scriptural Languages (Hebrew and Greek)*
1.9 Voices from the World Church*
(For a full list of courses see the Essential Information Sheet attached at the base of the page.)
Admission
Those applying for our undergraduate courses need to show us that they could benefit from taking the course and that they meet the entrance requirements of the University with which they register. We are able to take into account skills and prior learning demonstrated by those who have not taken a traditional route to university education. Please telephone us if you would like to discuss whether your skills would equip you to study in a higher education environment.
If you are interested in the Foundation Degree please complete our application form or telephone 0161 249 2504 to discuss your application informally. All our undergraduate courses commence in mid September. If you are thinking about studying in 2011, contact us now to discuss a visit to the college so you can find out more.
Further Study Opportunities - BA in Contextual Theology
Upon successful completion of our Foundation Degree, it is also possible for students to top up their qualifications to BA level with us, on our BA in Contextual Theology, validated by the University of Chester - click here to find out more about the BA.
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Foundation degree: learning for mission & ministry
