Biblical Studies and Theology

Why this course? • Top modern university in London in Theology & Religious Studies (Complete University Guide 2025) • Theology and Religious Studies ranked 1st in London in all categories (National Student Survey 2024) • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) For delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for our students.

• With campus-based and online delivery, this course is specifically designed for people who may already have significant life commitments. • Our staff are committed, practising Christians who represent a diversity of traditions and theological streams: Church of England, Roman Catholic, Pentecostal and evangelical. • An ideal course for those seeking a formal academic ‘top up’ for their previous experience in Christian service and knowledge of the Bible.

About this course

• Perfect for those who wanted to study theology at university level but lacked the time due to studies, ministry, or career paths. • Equips students serving in churches, schools, missional organisations, and the third sector with a structured approach to studying the Bible and Christian theology. • Provides tools, knowledge, and skills to study and teach the Old and New Testaments effectively. • Offers context for personal beliefs and practices within the church’s 2000-year history.

Skills

• Develop a professional skillset for studying and teaching the Old and New Testaments. • Builds fluency in discussing major Christian doctrines. • Students who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Higher Education which equates to 120 credits at Level 4.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Biblical Studies and Theology (Certificate of Higher Education) programme will find themselves equipped with a profound understanding of Biblical Studies and Theology, enabling them to contribute effectively in various roles within their communities and beyond.

These roles may encompass serving as deacons, elders, council members, or administrators within their local churches, guiding Bible study groups and Sunday School classes, leading worship, undertaking missionary work, providing licensed counseling services, engaging in social service endeavours, and assisting within the charity and third sector. Additionally, for licensed educators working in church-affiliated schools, this programme offers a valuable foundation.

Teaching designed around you

At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead. So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.

Student support available 24/7

At Roehampton, student support is available 7 days a week. Our committed academic staff will support, help and guide you throughout your studies and help you prepare for your future career. We also offer study, wellbeing and careers support on-campus and online, so you can get the help you need when you want it. We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.