Admissions Administrator: Sarah Prior Spurgeon’s College South Norwood Hill London SE25 6DJ Tel: (020) 8683 8462 s.prior@spurgeons.ac.uk
This course is designed for graduates in Theology from Spurgeon's College and other institutions. It builds on their undergraduate studies in Theology and is also suitable for Baptist ministerial students with a previous Degree in Theology. Ministers from other denominations can deepen and develop their knowledge and skills. The course offers an advanced level of study in a variety of subjects.
The course has two parts and can be studied full-time over one year with a maximum period of registration of 24 months. The part-time pathway takes between two and five years. Part-time students normally attempt modules over six semesters, attending College for one day per week. It is also possible to spread the taught modules over three, four of five semesters. The part-time mode of the course thus lasts for two to four years. The maximum period of registration for part-time candidates is five calendar years.
Part One comprises six taught modules of 20 credits each and Part Two is a 20,000 word dissertation. The six modules can be selected from the following list:
Lectures take place on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Not all modules are taught every year.
Part One: for the compulsory module, 402 Research Methods, assessment is based on one 2000 word academic journal style article plus a dissertation research proposal. The language modules 410, 414, 420 and 424 carry a written exam. The other modules require one 5000 word essay. For full details please request a course document from our Admissions Department.
Part Two: consists of a dissertation of not more than 20,000 words. Students must complete part one of the course before proceeding to the dissertation. The dissertation will be the result of the student's own research and is expected to provide evidence of a person's analytical, evaluative and creative abilities. The subject of the dissertation will reflect the topics covered by Part One of the course. Dissertation subjects need the approval of the Academic Dean and a supervisor will be allocated to each student.
Ministerial training
Candidates for Baptist ministry who already hold a degree in Theology will be registered for this course. They will normally study in church-based mode and their course will last for two to three years. Their choices of modules will be guided by the Director of Training, taking into account their previous training, to ensure that they fulfil all requirements of the Baptist Union of Great Britain.
Contact our Admissions Department and ask for an application form together with a copy of the course document. Don’t forget, you can always seek information about the course by attending one of our Open Days (click here for information).