BA (Hons) Theology (Youth and Community)

This fantastic placement-based pathway can be studied full-time or part-time. It will equip you for working in youth and community settings, recognizing that it is important for Christians involved in youth ministry and community work in the UK and abroad to be:

Theologically astute.  Exploring our understanding of who God is – God's priorities, values, and purposes – to guide us in the work we do.

Contextually aware.  Understanding how the world is changing and how people's thinking is shaped by the world they inhabit.

Competent in practice.  Acquiring the particular skills required in working with people, including listening, group work, and evaluation.

This degree-level vocational and professional pathway will build on students' prior experiences and equip Christian youth and community workers for a range of ministries. Carefully tailored to deliver a blend of specialist knowledge and skills training and extensive opportunities for putting them into practice, students will reflect upon the relationship between theology and youth and community work practice.

Strong focus on practice development, placements, and employability.

Useful for those who want to serve in churches or Christian organizations or understand how the Christian faith relates to youth and community work.

Small group work, study skills support, and individual tutorials.

Teaching staff actively engaged in youth and community practice, research, and development nationally and internationally.

A positive commitment to equality and the development of good practice in diverse contexts.

A range of electives from all disciplines to choose from after the first year.

Exit routes at Certificate and Diploma level are possible (although they do not carry CLD/JNC professional validation).

Nazarene Theological College is an approved partner of The University of Manchester, delivering programs developed by Nazarene Theological College, approved by and leading to the University of Manchester.

We try to include a wide variety of assessment methods throughout our programs. Types of formative (non-credit bearing) assessment include individual tutorials, on-site visits, group discussions, written and oral feedback on essays.

NTC offers small class sizes. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars and class discussions, oral presentations, group work, individual tutorials, directed reading, placement learning, case studies, individual supervision, and student-led seminars.

Entry Requirements

2 A-Levels or Highers (or equivalent) or non-traditional entry.

We recommended that students complete a minimum of 100 hours of relevant practical experience before starting this specialist pathway.

Nazarene Theological College (NTC) is based in Didsbury, South Manchester. We nurture a learning community with one aim: to prepare our students for innovative Christian ministry. The academic qualifications and personal experiences you take from your time here will, we hope, be just the start of a lifelong journey. Whether your interest is in part-time , full time , distance , or flexible options for study, we have something for everyone at vocational, certificate, graduate, or Post Graduate level.

Being a Nazarene Theological College student means being a part of a diverse and dedicated learning community, drawn from a wide range of countries and traditions. Nazarene Theological College has formal links with a wide range of international colleges and universities, and students' exchange generates a vigorous global dimension to campus life.