Introduction to the Programme
Are you looking to do a gap year? Finished school and not sure what’s next? Have a call to ministry, but not sure where to start? Look no further!
SBC can provide a one-year course of study covering some of the basics of theology and ministry. It’s an ideal way to spend a gap year where you’ll learn and grow in all aspects of your calling. If you study full-time, the one-year certificate level qualifies for SAAS funding if you are eligible.
There’s a lot of gap year programmes out there or training courses that give you experience but at the end of the day you don’t have much to show for it. Our one-year programme is the equivalent to first year university and so you exit the programme with a Certificate in Theology and Pastoral Studies (120 credits at Level 7 in the SQCF).
Our one year programme blends biblical interpretation with doctrine, history, and practice. You’ll undertake a 50 hour placement through second term alongside studies gaining you valuable “hands-on” experience as well under the guidance of a practice mentor.
You’ll benefit from the high standard of teaching, where lecturers are both practitioners, but also highly-trained academics (most will have PhDs in their subject areas). We are both a vibrant faith community, looking to strengthen your Christian walk and a thoughtful learning community.
So don’t take a year on a training course where you end up with no qualification, come to SBC and leave with a University-accredited qualification!
What’s even better, is that the one-year programme tracks the full Bachelors programme meaning that if you complete the year successfully and you get the bug for more theological study and ministry training, you can simply continue on to further studies (Diploma, Degree, up to an Honours Degree).
If you would like to apply then please find out more about studying at the College and apply online here.
For more information, contact our Academic Director, Graham Meiklejohn via email at graham.meiklejohn@uws.ac.uk
Our two year rotation means each year looks slightly different so depending on your starting year, the one-year programme has different content.
| Modules Year A (Year 26-27, 28-29, 30-31) | Modules Year B (Year 27-28, 29-30, 31-32) |
| Encountering the New Testament | Encountering the Old Testament |
| Living Justly in God’s World (Doctrine and Ethics) | Church History |
| Christian Mission | Pastoral Care |
| Preaching (Communicating the Gospel) | Leadership |
| Placement – Learning from Practice | Placement – Learning from Practice |
| (One of) Baptist Perspectives | (One of) Worship |
| (or) Practices in Youth and Community Ministry | (or) Values in Youth and Community Ministry |
