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We offer a range of part-time and full-time routes to achieve our Foundation degree which is validated by Chester and Liverpool Hope universities. The degree 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)
To apply for any of our Foundation degrees, please complete and return to us the application form in the Attachments section at the base of this page.
Part-time weekend blended learning pathway
This part-time 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 2010-11, the dates for these weekends are:
18-19 September 2010
20-21 November 2010
29-30 January 2011
19-20 March 2011
14-15 May 2011
2-3 July 2011
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.
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.
The cost for 2010-11 is £1572, 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 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.
The course fees for 2010-11 will be £1770, including the accommodation costs for the four residential weekends.
For further information and an application form please see the Attachments section at the bottom of this page.
Midweek pathway (full-time or part-time study)
 The Foundation Degree is also offered as a midweek taught programme where students study on a standard academic term on weekdays from September to June. With most face to face teaching taking 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. Some students on this pathway choose to study full-time and to complete their Foundation Degree in 2 years, whilst others choose to study part-time over 4 years.
Again, overnight accommodation can be booked directly through Reception, should it be needed.
The fees for 2010-11 are £3144 full-time, or £1572 part-time, excluding any accommodation costs.
To apply, please complete and return the application form attached below.
Community Work pathway
The Foundation Degree is available as a community work pathway, with part-time places still available for 2010-11. Please contact the Registry Office for more information.
The part-time fees for 2010-11 are £1572, excluding any accommodation costs.
Fees 2010-11
Full Time course fees: £3,144.00, excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time midweek fees: £1,572.00 (£524.00 per 20 credit module), excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time blended learning fees: £1,572.00 (£524.00 per 20 credit module), excluding any accommodation you choose to book.
Part Time weekend & evening pathway fees: £1770, including accommodation.
Part Time Community Work course fees: £1,572.00 (£524.00 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: £105.00 per 20 credit module (excluding meals or accommodation).
Students should also allow for any accommodation cost they might incur.
Bursaries are available to assist students from low income households. For more information, please click here.
Foundation Degree Modules for first year FT students (with 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 2010, contact us now to discuss a visit to the college so you can find out more.
Further Study Opportunities
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 - for more information, click here.
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Foundation degree: learning for mission & ministry
