Mattersey Hall

For those who already have a degree in a non-theology related discipline, or some theological training at pre-degree level, and wish to pursue graduate studies in theological, ministerial, or biblical studies, we can offer a one year full-time taught graduate 'conversion course'.

Mattersey Hall introduced a Distance Learning degree in the winter of 2007. This UK-validated degree has now been developed into a BA (Hons) in Theology validated by Glyndwr University. It may be pursued in full time or part time mode, taking three or six years to complete respectively. It follows a fairly structured timetable that all your fellow students will be following at the same time, as well as the opportunity of joining a Google Group where interaction with other students is encouraged. In this way, we hope to foster a strong sense of community, aware as we are that distance learning can be a lonely pursuit. This degree is designed to provide advanced and spiritually enriching education and training for those in ministry such as pastors, missionaries or church leaders who can’t leave their families, work and ministry to pursue a residential degree. Credits from other institutions can be transferred into the first and second levels of the degree if they meet certain qualifications determined by the college and Glyndwr University.

For further information on the programme, please download our brochure here.

If you are a current student and you are ready to start writing an essay, use the template in the Essay Submission Form here.
If you are ready to submit a dissertation proposal, the Dissertation Proposal Form is here.

Mattersey Hall offers a range of different taught Master’s programmes. All these require the completion of six modules, examined ordinarily in each case by a 4,000 word essay, and a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words.

A number of different teaching strategies are employed in these courses, including seminars, tutorials workshops, field trips and group presentations as well as formal lectures. Our teaching staff are not only highly-qualified and respected academics, but also experienced, active practitioners who understand the real-world implications of their teaching and are as interested as you will be in the practical, everyday application of the new skills, knowledge and abilities you will gain in working toward your qualification.

The MA in Missional Leadership (or MAML) is our
premier professional qualification for contemporary Christian leaders. Dealing with key issues such as mentoring and personal development, organisational growth and management, advanced leadership skills, change management, and other related issues, this programme functions much like an Executive MBA in style and culture, being delivered over five short residential seminar sessions a year for two years in an up-market hotel in the city of Sheffield as well as at Mattersey Hall.

MA in Biblical Studies

The MA in Bibliical Studies seeks to provide an extensive knowledge and critical understanding of selected areas of Biblical Studies using the literature and methods that are at the forefront of the discipline. You will develop a good working knowledge of a range of exegetical and hermeneutical skills, useful both in ministry and academic settings. It is taught during our two-week teaching block in September plus a one-week teaching block in January. In part time mode, this programme is a three-year course, which requires attendance at class sessions for two consecutive years in both September and January.

In the September of your first year, you will take two modules, and then one further module in January. In the second year you will take a further two options: one in September and one in January. You will normally write a single 4,500 word essay for each module. In the third year you do not need to attend the college for classes but will work on your dissertation under the guidance of your supervisor. Additionally the MA is available as a one year full-time course. Full time students will take three modules in the September block and two in January, progressing onto their dissertations in late Spring and can expect to be present on campus for at least 2-3 days every week during semester time.

Of the five taught modules, Research Methods, Perspectives & Resources and Exegetical and Hermeneutical Methods are both compulsory. All the other modules are options and are listed below. It is expected that most of these will be available at some point over the duration of your studies, and a good selection of them will be taught during each of the teaching blocks that you will attend. You can download a brochure here.

• Old Testament Theology
• Old Testament Narrative
• Old Testament Backgrounds
• New Testament Backgrounds
• New Testament Theology
• Pauline Studies
• Johannine Studies
• Lukan Studies
• Biblical Pneumatology
• Biblical Theology of Mission

'One of the great strengths of the teaching faculty here at Mattersey Hall is its commitment to research and teaching in the fields of Biblical studies and Biblical theology; something that, over the years, has received international recognition. In this newly validated postgraduate programme we want to give expression to that level of expertise. I am very happy that we can now offer the opportunity for students to explore the riches of God’s Word in this way; and trust that those who graduate from our MA in Biblical Studies will go on to make significant contributions both to further research and to ministry in today’s world.'
Dr Robin Routledge, Course Leader