Get started and go deeper
Shorter Courses
Get started or go deeper in theology with our shorter courses
With options for online and in-person study, individually or in groups, here are some of the things you can do with Shorter Courses:
Take unaccredited shorter courses in Biblical, theological and pastoral studies
Study standalone Biblical Languages
Complete bridging courses that will help you access further study
Pick and choose from a range of topics that interest you
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.
Study on your own or start a Grow Group - a great way to make new disciples and help mature believers to put down deeper roots – all the while learning in community.
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.
Courses include Old Testament, New Testament, Doctrine, Evangelism & Apologetics, Church History, Ethics & Pastoral Care.
Go deeper: Individual MTh Courses
Choose from a range of unaccredited MTh courses to go deeper in your theology.
We welcome applications to audit our in-person Ministry Centre MTh courses; auditing is not available through Learning Communities.
View the full list of courses available, including Old Testament Studies, and Biblical Counselling and Care in the Local Church, on our MTh programme page.
An auditing student will need some theological background/experience to benefit from taking an audited course, and will need to apply through the regular Short Course Application pathway.
Biblical Languages can also be taken as individual courses - applicants will need to commit to joining all sessions throughout the academic year and completing the assessments. Please see the section below on Biblical Languages for further details about these options.
View the Shorter Courses fees. UST alumni benefit from further discounts.
In-person at our Ministry Centre in South Wales.
Course content is delivered over one week (usually Tuesday–Friday) at the Ministry Centre.
Any Christian who wants to explore theological topics in depth, and leaders who want to be better equipped for specific areas of ministry. Please note, certain modules require applicants to have previous experience or study in that topic.
NB: on the application form, select ‘Non-Accredited’ as the Application Type and ‘Individual Modules’ for the Programme.
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! Take one level at a time, starting where you are and then progressing as far as you like, whether you're currently a beginner or ready to embark on the Advanced class.
All levels of Biblical Languages begin in late August/early September. Applications must be submitted by mid-July in order to complete any potential pre-entry tests in good time.
Not sure what the best option for you is?
Get in touch with our Enquiries Officer: