About the Course
If you have a passion to see the Church become all that it should be, Regents BA (Hons) Applied Theology in Church Leadership is the track for you; if you have initiative and are ready to take responsibility to develop the leadership gift in you, this is the track for you; if you are ready to be stretched, and to learn to serve by empowering others, this is the track for you.
We believe that input and output are both essential on the Church Leadership track: with only input we stagnate; with only output we dry up.
Our goal is to combine the academic content of Applied Theology at the core of the course, with plenty of opportunities for practical experience in ministry and mission. Throughout your studies at Regents Theological College, our aim is not to produce clones or ‘typical pastors’, but to help release the full potential of your unique God-given personality, temperament, and gifts.
Church Leadership Track Modules
Level 4 (yr 1)
Compulsory Modules
Biblical Interpretation
Introduction to Christian Doctrine
Introduction to Practical Theology
Preparation for Leadership in Ministry
Optional Modules
(choose 2)
Biblical Language
(Hebrew or Greek)
Church Ministry Placement 1
Pentecostal Worship
Youth Ministry Culture & Context
Evangelism and Apologetics
Level 5 (yr 2)
Compulsory Modules
The Torah: Genesis – Deuteronomy in Christian Perspective
Gospels and Acts
Pentecostal Theology
Pastoring and Preaching
Church Ministry Placement 2
Optional Modules
(choose 1)
Church History
Biblical Language
(Hebrew or Greek)
Adolescent Faith Development
Pastoral Care: Theory and Skills
Level 6 (yr 3)
Compulsory Modules
Christian Leadership and Management
Practical Theology Project
(2 modules)
Optional Modules
(choose 3)
Christian Ethics
Church and Mission
Models of Youth Ministry
Hebrews through Revelation
The Old Testament Prophetic Literature: Theologies and Applications
* Biblical languages are offered weekly on Mondays, with hybrid options available for context students
** The availability of some optional modules is subject to timetabling
Mode of Learning
Campus based learning (full-time)
Our classic community based approach to studying on a full-time basis, whilst living on campus in the College’s spectacularly situated halls-of-residence in the Malvern Hills. Students study 6 modules each year, as they work towards their degree, with focused lecture weeks supported by tutorials, seminars and self-learning, within the College’s comprehensive spiritual environment. Students have the opportunity to undertake placements and/or serve in local churches as their studies progress.
Context Based Learning (full-time)
Students are usually based in an agreed local church context, often working as a Minister in Training (MiT), paid youth worker, intern or volunteer for up to 15 hours a week. They are also full-time students of Regents Theological College, studying from their home setting for the remainder of the week. Students study 6 modules a year in five week blocks. They visit the College campus in Malvern for 4 consecutive days at the start of the five week block for the face-to-face module lectures. They then return to their home setting to do more research and reading around that module, supported by tutorials and online seminars, before submitting the assessment for that module. Context based student’s gain valuable experiential learning in being able to directly apply the practical aspects of their studies with involvement in their church or workplace as they progress, as well as bringing practice based questions and reflections into the lecture room.
Context based learning (part-time)
Identical to full-time context based learning, except students visit the Regents campus 2 or 3 times a year to study the core modules at half pace, with each level taking two years to complete, and 6 years in all. Students typically need to commit 12-15 hours of study per week, and the course can be taken alongside full or part-time ministry, their on-going career, and/or work commitments.
Many students on the Church Leadership Track move into the Elim ministry, although studying church leadership does not guarantee that. You woulkd also need to formally apply to become a Minister in Training (MIT).
As a Theological College, we have a heart for the wider Kingdom and every year we also train and support a considerable number of students from other churches and denominations on the Church Leadership track, who then move into leadership roles in those streams and movements.
Validation and Entry Requirements
Regents Theological College is an approved academic partner of the University of Chester. The BA in Applied Theology and Church Leadership track is validated by the University of Chester and students who successfully complete the programme will be eligible for a University of Chester award.
If you are under 21 years of age, the entry requirements are GCSE English at C grade or above (or equivalent), and two A levels. If you are over 21, the requirement is GCSE English at C grade or above (or equivalent), and with the discretion of Regents Theological College.
** Since it is a requirement of our BA Applied Theology undergraduate course for students to undertake a placement, Regents requires an enhanced DBS check to be undertaken for which a fee is payable. Your guarantee of a place at Regents Theological College remains provisional pending receipt of a satisfactory DBS. These conditions remain in place irrespective of whether you have enrolled or commenced studies. Regents may withdraw the offer of a place, or terminate studies, if information comes to light that may have a bearing on your suitability to work with Children or Vulnerable Adults or you fail to meet the necessary suitability requirements for admission. While most matters will not automatically preclude an applicant from commencing study, Regents Theological College reserves the right to withdraw the offer of a place to anyone who fails to provide a satisfactory DBS check. Regents is only able to accept previous DBS checks where the check has been done through the Elim Pentecostal Churches as an employee check, and where the applicant has subscribed to the update service.
Awards
Three year Bachelors of Arts with Honours in Applied Theology, with an optional exit Certificate of Higher Education after year one, or a Diploma of Higher Education after year two.
Course Fees
As an approved academic partner of the University of Chester, Regents Theological College undergraduate courses are open to full student finance loans for residents in England, Northern Ireland (with some restrictions), Scotland and Wales. They are also open to maintenance loans, although those are dependent upon personal and/or family financial circumstances.
For course fees, please visit our college fees page here.
For specific finance codes for the course, please visit our college finance code page here.
How to Apply
To apply online, please click here or visit the Apply Now page on the College admissions page, or contact Academic Administration via email or on 01684 588979 or 01684 588965.
You can also ask to have an application form sent to you.
