Graduate Certificate in Theology
Oldbury, United Kingdom
Graduate Certificate
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Birmingham Christian College offers a modular full-time Graduate Certificate in Theology on the Selly Oak Campus of Birmingham University. The programme is for students with an undergraduate degree in another subject and combines vocational theological study, placements, preaching, prayer and devotions. Assessment uses reflections, student-led seminars, essays and examinations at levels 5 and 6.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue career opportunities in church ministry, mission work, youth and community leadership, chaplaincy, religious education and lay leadership; related roles include pastoral assistant, worship leader, outreach coordinator and theological tutor. These outcomes reflect skills in teaching, pastoral care, communication and ministry.
This modular* full-time course is aimed at those who have an undergraduate degree in another subject. It provides vocational and practical training including theological study, placements, preaching and involvement in the prayer and devotions of the college at a level designed to stretch students who have previously studied at undergraduate level.
The course is assessed by a variety of methods including reading reflections, group work, student-led seminars, essays and examinations at levels 5 and 6.
