Applications for 24/25 are now open, starting in September!
Commission is partnering with Union School of Theology (UST) to facilitate advanced theological study at Masters level. The Master of Theology (MTh), is designed for current leaders who want to grow through serious theological and applied study.
Combining both academic and spiritual formation, the MTh gives leaders the opportunity to deepen their biblical, theological and pastoral knowledge while also strengthening their practical ministry skills. Delivered through intensive weeks based at our Union Learning Community at Westminster Chapel, London, students benefit from the world class teaching of Union’s faculty along with the guidance and practical mentoring of Commission’s training team, led by Tim Blaber.
Who is it for?
The MTh is designed for those serving in leadership positions including elders, preachers, teachers, pastors and full-time gospel workers.
Applicants should typically have already undertaken study in theology at undergraduate degree level. However, alternative routes can also be considered, including consideration of previous training programmes, further details are below.
What will it cover?
The programme provides advanced training in biblical studies, theological and historical studies, as well as pastoral and missional studies, with an emphasis on teaching and preaching ministries.
Teaching and assessments are delivered by UST’s lecturers including Mike Reeves, Clive Bowsher, John Evans, Dan Hames and Don Fairbairn.
Modules:
Spiritual Formation of the Leader (Mike Reeves)
Scripture and Hermeneutics (Mike Reeves and John Evans)
Soteriology of the Reformation (Team)
Union with Christ: A Biblical Theological Approach ( Clive Bowsher)
Preaching and Preachers (Mike Reeves, Dan Hames and Clive Bowsher)
Early Church Fathers (Don Fairbairn)
2024/2025 dates
Monday 16th - Thursday 19th September 2024
Monday 10th - Thursday 13th March 2025
How will it work?
Students on the MTh study alongside each other in the Learning Community based at Westminster Chapel in London.
The teaching will be delivered in 2 intensive block-teaching weeks per year, one in September and one in March. Each module is completed in one intensive week. Lectures are delivered through tailor-made video lectures, while discussion and activities are facilitated by Tim Blaber and Adam Watson.
Teaching weeks run from Monday to Thursday, 10.00am-5.30pm
Following completion of the taught modules, a dissertation is undertaken. The taught elements and the dissertation must be completed within 4 years. Should a student miss a module, or be required to resit it, they may be asked to travel to Union's campus in Wales to do so.
Students have access to teaching materials, resources and eBooks through Union’s Cloud platform that supports them in learning and assessments, and they can also communicate regularly with lecturers.
Assessments are typically carried out through one 5,000-word essay per module (to be submitted 8 weeks after the intensive learning week), followed by a 15,000-word dissertation in the fourth year.
Admission details:
Applicants should normally have a lower second class honours degree in Theology or a similar discipline. Applicants may also be admitted who have achieved an average of 50% in UST’s Graduate Diploma in Theology. Where applicants do not meet the normal entry criteria, admission may be permitted if the applicant can demonstrate that they have the experience and / or prior qualifications to be reasonably expected to succeed on the programme. Students seeking admission this way will normally be set some additional preparatory written work in order to demonstrate they have the learning skills to succeed in the programme, for which a fee is payable.
Studies begin in September each year and applications should be submitted to UST by the 9th August. UST will accept applications after this date but cannot guarantee that they will be processed in time for the beginning of the academic year.
Scholarships
We are keen to ensure that no one is prevented from enrolling onto a training course due to financial obstacles, therefore we have the potential to make scholarships available to those for whom it best serves. When a scholarship is requested, we will then seek the input of church leaders, to help us evaluate suitability, we will also factor in previous participation and performance in Commission training courses etc. All previous and future scholarships are awarded following interviews with members of the UK Team, who will make their decisions following input from church leaders in addition to the strength of each individual application.
To find out more…
If you have a question about studying on the MTh, you can contact Union’s team here https://www.ust.ac.uk/admissions/enquiry-form or visit their website https://www.ust.ac.uk/mth
Key details:
Four year, part-time programme delivered through intensive weeks
Students gain a Master of Theology, accredited by The Open University in partnership with Union School of Theology
Based at Westminster Chapel in London
Once applied, students will need to fill in an additional application form through Union School of Theology
£1810 per year
Accessibility: We want to make sure this course is as open and accessible as possible. If you have a specific accessibility need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at training@commission.global
Contact: For any queries about this course please contact training@commission.global or call +44 1202 132701