Studying theology at St Augustine’s

Explore your faith and transform who you can be through heartfelt theological study.

At St Augustine’s, you’ll discover exciting theology courses where you can explore, stretch and affirm your faith through learning.

Fit study around your life with flexible learning pathways and become part of an inclusive and welcoming student community.

Our most popular theology courses

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Taster Terms

Get a feel for theology study and take a single module over a 3-month academic term.

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Certificate of Higher Education

Begin your university-level learning with our popular foundational theology course.

MA and postgraduate study

Build on existing study with theology courses at MA and postgraduate level.

Looking for an ordination route?

Follow your calling with formational training into Anglican ordained ministry

Find your level of learning

Whatever your level of academic experience or interest, you’ll find a theology course to suit you at St Augustine’s.

Introductory learning

Get a taste for studying theology.

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Our most popular study route

Taster terms

Study a single theology module over 3 months to see whether theology is right for you.

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Short Course
God, the Planet and Us

Is climate change a sign of end times? Is saving souls more important than saving species? And do personal lifestyle choices matter? Discover more in our short course.

Undergraduate study

Ideal for students new to academic study or graduates interested in expanding their theological knowledge.

Certificate of Higher Education in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Our foundational theology course taught over 1 or 2 years. Study on campus in London or Kent.

Diploma or BA in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Earn your Diploma or BA in theology with this exciting and accessible degree program.

Postgraduate and MA-level options

Build upon an existing foundation of learning in theology or ministry with MA-level learning.

Want to get an idea of what study at postgraduate level is like? Explore our Taster Modules and give MA-level learning a try.

Postgraduate study in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Deepen your understanding and stretch your faith with MA-level theological learning.

Graduate Diploma or Certificate in Theology, Ministry and Mission

Dive back into theological study, building on previous academic learning.

Discover what it’s like to study at St Augustine’s

Join us for an open-day style taster event where you can meet the staff, chat with current students, and sit in on classes.

Your student experience

When it comes to getting the most from your theological student experience, the details of the course syllabus are just the start.

Theological study should be accessible to anyone. We offer a range of courses, from Certificates in Higher Education to postgraduate study.

There’s also a lot of flexibility in how you can study, with full- and part-time learning options and modules taught exclusively online.

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While it can be very rewarding, academic study is also a challenging experience for almost every student.

Our student support team are there to help you, from mentoring new students to offering regular pastoral care and emotional support to helping those out of practice in academic-style writing.

Learn more about student support

Our three key teaching sites are engaging and welcoming learning spaces.

There’s our main campus – a leafy, sun-dappled converted abbey in West Malling, Kent, and our London Bridge campus in Southwark, not far from the bustling Borough Market. For remote learners, you can learn online.

Explore our locations

Your fees will depend on your course. If you’re a part-time student, you may be able to pay over a longer period of time.

Plus, you could be eligible for our bursary. Not all applicants are successful, but financial assistance can be generous. You will still have to pay for some course elements yourself. 

We also offer a Transformational Bursary to a limited number of students whose circumstances warrant full financial support.

Learn more about fees and finance

Unlike many other colleges, we accept applications throughout the year. For most of our undergraduate courses, you don’t need to have recent academic experience to be accepted.

“All the students at St Augustine’s support and accept one another and the tutors help to nurture your growth. It feels as though everyone around you is rooting for you.”

Mark
Student at St Augustine’s College of Theology

Upcoming theology taster events

Find out what studying at St Augustine’s is all about with an open-day style event. Meet lecturers, sit in on real classes, chat with current students, and join in with daily worship.