Get started and go deeper

Shorter Courses

Get started or go deeper in theology with our shorter courses

  • Take unaccredited, shorter courses in Biblical, theological and pastoral studies

  • Pick and choose from a range of topics that interest you

  • Study online, in-person or at our Ministry Centre

Looking for something more flexible and introductory? With our new Union Grow learning platform, you can learn at your own pace with short videos, audio classes and books from trusted teachers including Michael Reeves, Donald Fairbairn, Natalie Brand, Michael A.G. Haykin, Clive Bowsher, Conrad Mbewe and many others.

Visit the Union Grow website to explore our resources:

Get started: Priscilla Programme

The Priscilla Programme is designed for women who serve their local churches in voluntary ministries. Inspired by Priscilla in Acts 18:26, it helps women to learn how to teach other women 'more accurately', care for others more biblically, and give reasons for their faith and hope.

Delivery: online groups of up to 6 people, led by an experienced tutor

Duration: 10 weeks per course; groups break for half-term

Courses: Old Testament, New Testament, Doctrine, Evangelism & Apologetics, Church History, Ethics & Pastoral Care

Time commitment: approx. 5 hours per week

Who’s it for? Women who want to be better-equipped to serve and bless their churches.

Find out more about the fees, when each module is running, and how to apply here:

Going deeper: Individual MTh Courses

Choose from a range of unaccredited MTh courses to go deeper in your theology.

Delivery: In-person at our Ministry Centre or in an online Learning Community (North & South America and UK/EU/Africa groups only).

Duration: Course content is delivered over one week (usually Tuesday-Friday) at the Ministry Centre and up to 2 weeks in online Learning Communities. You can opt to complete a written assignment, due 7 weeks from the date the essay title is given.

Who’s it for? Any Christian who wants to explore theological topics in depth, and leaders who want to be better equipped for specific areas of ministry.

View the full list of courses available, including Biblical Languages, Old Testament Studies, and Biblical Counselling and Care in the Local Church, on our MTh programme page.

Individual MTh course fees vary depending on delivery mode and whether you wish to complete the written assignment - view the Shorter Courses fees. UST alumni benefit from further discounts.

Find out more about taking the full, validated MTh programme:

If you are a current UST student, please contact programmes@ust.ac.uk to discuss taking additional modules.

Biblical Languages

Whatever your previous experience of studying a Biblical Language, we have a class for you! Currently, individual languages modules are non-accredited but we advise taking these module as assessed, to get the most out of your studies.

Duration: one academic year per course.

Delivery: in-person at our Ministry Centre, or via Zoom. Students must be able to join the classes at the scheduled times - recordings are not available.

Time commitment: around 200 hours per course, consisting of approx. 60 hours of lectures for Beginner classes, and approx. 20 hours for Intermediate & Advanced classes, plus homework. (Students must complete both the formative and summative assignments, and in order to get the most out of your studies and enable you to progress to the next level, we advise taking these modules as assessed.)

Entry requirements: all students are given preparation information to complete a pre-test for the relevant level. We encourage you to attend our next Biblical Languages Open Evening to find out more about each level’s entry requirements.

Who’s it for? Anyone! *

View individual Biblical Language course fees on our Fees & Funding page.

Beginner

Greek Grammar

Hebrew Grammar

Intermediate

Greek Reading*

Hebrew Reading*

Advanced

Advanced Greek Reading*

Advanced Hebrew Reading*

*Applicants must successfully complete an entry pre-test before enrolling on these modules. These modules require attendance over three weeks, in September, January and March. Please see the MTh programme page for full details and this year’s teaching schedules.

Not sure what the best option for you is?

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