Undergraduate

AREAS OF STUDY

The 4 major areas of study are Biblical Studies, Historical and Theological Studies, Missiological Studies and Applied Theology.

Biblical Studies – The Church’s Message

The Bible is a rich, complex and exciting book fundamental to the Christian faith. It is vital for us to grasp how its message relates to those around us. Studies in this area will help you develop a better understanding of the content of the Christian Scriptures and the tools necessary for their interpretation.

You will study both Old and New Testaments, concentrating on various books, themes, genres, and explore how the books were understood in their original contexts. You will also study the Bible as the Church’s Message to the contemporary world and explore how its message relates to issues today. You have the option of studying biblical languages, both Hebrew and Greek, to third year level.

Historical and Theological Studies – The Church’s Story

How did the Church survive in its fledgling beginnings? What motivated the Church to embrace certain doctrines and reject others? Who were the original story writers and leaders of the Christian faith? Why are they important to the life and expression of Church today? The history of how the Christian faith has been lived and worked out is one from which we can learn so much.

This area of study will introduce you to the history of the Christian community, its response to changing situations, and the development of vital Christian doctrines. Through understanding this heritage in its historical context, you’ll learn what implications it has for our modern context. You will be expected to analyse and reflect on major historical and theological shifts and paradigms, as well as develop your critical skills by engaging with various texts, doctrines and movements.

Missiological Studies – The Church’s Context

Mission is central to the Church in every age and every culture, and it belongs at the heart of theological studies. London School of Theology aims to educate and facilitate students in such a way that you can intelligently take part in Christian mission, wherever it takes you.

You will be introduced to the theological roots of mission, and get a chance to look at the historical approaches to mission with all its different expressions. You will understand aspects of missiological studies such as culture, worldview, anthropology, and the gospel in varying contexts. By looking at sociological approaches to ethics and apologetics, you will learn how they relate to culture and communication.

This area will also give you the opportunity to study the wider phenomenology of religion, as well as study other religions such as Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. It also covers the matrix of contemporary Western culture and will help you develop an understanding of how Christian mission relates to the twenty-first century world.

Applied Theology – The Church's Leaders

This area of study integrates theology with practical experience to give you the opportunity for personal growth and spiritual development. You will engage with biblical concepts of discipleship, spirituality, and leadership, explore different traditions of Christian spirituality, and look at pastoral aspects of lifestyle, values and relationships.

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