Foundation Awards

Our Foundation Awards are designed to provide a flexible and accessible option for those who want to go deeper in their understanding of God’s word and to be equipped for service in their local church, but cannot commit to more extensive periods of study.

We’re excited to launch 5 new Foundation Awards in September 2026. Our 40-credit Foundation Awards are designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind, allow you to pursue the streams within our programmes that will be the most helpful to you. Every Foundation Award represents 60-80 hours of class time and lectures are taught by our expert and experienced lecturers.

Foundation Award in Biblical Studies

The Foundation Award in Biblical Studies helps you to go deeper in the Scriptures. It provides a full overview of the Old and New Testaments. It will normally be completed in one academic year with one morning of in-person study per semester.

Old Testament in Contexts

New Testament in Contexts

This course introduces students to the literature of the Old Testament (Torah; historical books; writing prophets; Psalms and ‘wisdom’), exploring its key trajectories and theological themes. [20 credits]

This course introduces students to the literature of the New Testament (gospels and Acts; Pauline epistles; non-Pauline epistles; Revelation), exploring its key trajectories and theological themes. [20 credits]

Apply for the Foundation Award in Biblical Studies

Foundation Award in Christian Thought

The Foundation Award in Christian Thought helps you to think about God, his ways, and his world clearly. Students complete a module in Christian Theology and deepen their understanding of the development of theology with the Global History of Christianity module. This award will normally be completed in one academic year.

Christian Theology

Global History of Christianity

This course enables students to explore major theological themes affirmed in the central summaries of the Christian faith (i.e. creeds and confessions), and to examine them in relationship with biblical exegesis. [20 credits]

This course introduces students to the global history of Christianity from the first to twenty-first centuries with a focus on the developments in theology, exegesis, and missions. [20 credits]

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Foundation Award in Biblical Preaching

Learn how to interpret the Bible faithfully and communicate it clearly to others with the Foundation Award in Biblical Preaching. Classes are taught on Tuesday afternoons from 2pm-4pm and this Foundation Award can be completed over two years.

Biblical Interpretation

Homiletics

This courses introduces students to biblical hermeneutics (i.e. biblical interpretation) in historical and theological perspective; including case studies and practical exposition. [20 credits]

An in-depth exploration of the theory and practice of Christian preaching. [20 credits]

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Foundation Award in Pastoral Studies

The Foundation Award in Pastoral Studies is ideally suited for those looking to be better equipped to serve in their local church. You will learn how to handle God's word faithfully, be challenged to grow in your own spiritual life and Christian character, and be equipped with the foundational tools to serve in children, youth, and pastoral contexts.

Prayer & Revival

Children & Youth Ministry

Christian Character & Biblical Relationships

Pastoral Care

Biblical Interpretation

In this course, students will explore the theology, history, and practice of prayer and revival [5 credits]

This module unites developmental theory with faith and practice in order to minister effectively in various contexts. Students will develop communication skills and proficiency in planning and management – all against the backdrop of their own growing spiritual integrity. [5 credits]

This module studies the teachings of Christ from the Sermon on the Mount. Students will study how a person is changed as a believer and how this influences their relationships with others. [5 credits]

In this course, students will explore the theology and practice of pastoral care [5 credits]

This courses introduces students to biblical hermeneutics (i.e. biblical interpretation) in historical and theological perspective; including case studies and practical exposition. [15 credits]

NB – If a student has already completed the Biblical Interpretation module they may substitute this for Homiletics.

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Foundation Award in Bible and Theology

The Foundation Award in Bible and Theology is ideal for those who want to gain a well rounded basis in the core theological disciplines. In this programme you will gain a strong footing in the Bible through study of the Old and New Testament and will develop the skills to handle the Bible faithfully in our Biblical Interpretation module. You will also study the history of the Church and think about how Christians have articulated their core beliefs systematically.

Introduction to the Old Testament

Introduction to the New Testament

Introduction to Theology

Introduction to Church History

Biblical Interpretation

In this course, students will be introduced to the literature and theology of the Old Testament [5 credits]

In this course, students will be introduced to the literature and theology of the New Testament [5 credits]

In this course, students will be introduced to major Christian doctrines [5 credits]

In this course, students will be introduced to the history of Christianity from pentecost to the present day [5 credits]

This courses introduces students to biblical hermeneutics (i.e. biblical interpretation) in historical and theological perspective; including case studies and practical exposition. [15 credits]

Apply for the Foundation Award in Bible and Theology