MTh in Radical Free Church Movements

A growing interest across many denominations in Anabaptism and Free Church history and perspectives has led to the introduction of this course, which is unique in the UK.

If you wish to undertake a course as a form of in-service training or professional development and want to become more closely acquainted at a serious level with Radical Free Church distinctives, then this course provides what you are looking for. It aims to build on your previous academic experience by deepening your understanding of specific areas of theological and historical study. It also bridges the gap between contrasting demands of undergraduate study and postgraduate research.

The course will be thoroughly revised in 2010.  There will then be six 20 credit modules in Part One rather than the current three 40 credit modules.

The degree is in two parts. Part One comprises three modules and Part Two of a dissertation of not more than 20,000 words. You must complete Part One of the course before attempting the dissertation. The three modules may be selected from the following list:

• The Origins and Early History of Anabaptism
• The Formation of Baptist Life
• Anabaptist and Baptist Theology of the Church
• Church and Society in the Anabaptist and Baptist Traditions
• Radical Movements in the Nineteenth Century

(Other modules are in preparation.)

The course can only be studied by Open Learning. A maximum of five years is allowed for those studying part-time.

Entry Requirements and Contact information

• Qualifications for entry to the course will conform to the appropriate regulations of the University of Wales.
• Students applying for this course will normally be graduates with at least a second class honours degree from an approved institution. If your first degree is not in the area of Theology or Religious Studies you may be required to acquire a qualification in Theology up to Diploma level, i.e., equivalent to the second year of a full-time degree course or to complete the Post-Graduate Certificate of Theology or equivalent access course.
• You must be able to satisfy Spurgeon's College, irrespective of your qualifications, that you have achieved the necessary academic standard to complete the course satisfactorily.

English Language Entry Requirements

If you wish to deepen your understanding of specific areas of theological and historical study ask our Admissions Department 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).