The list below details all the courses that are currently offered at WEST with links to more information for each. WEST's courses are validated by the University of Chester.
The BA Honours degree may be undertaken either on a full-time or part-time basis. Full-time students take 3 years to complete the programme. Part-time students can take up to 7 years to complete.
The Binary Course is intensive ministry training designed for men who already possess a good honours degree in a non-theological subject and who can provide clear evidence of potential gifting for the role of pastor teacher or church planter. It involves 2 years, 2 bases (campus and contracted training church) and 2 programmes.
The MTh Theology in Scriptural Context provides WEST students with a programme of studies within an evangelical and reformed theological context. Specifically, it offers students the opportunity to both explore and to reflect critically upon the doctrine of Scripture and other aspects of theology, as well as to relate study of Scripture and theology to diverse areas of practice.
The MA in Contemporary Church Leadership is a new programme, originally designed for students on the second year of The Binary Course. It is suitable for serving church leaders who are well established in Bible-centred ministries as well as for those undertaking initial training.
The DMin programme is especially suitable for those in church and missions leadership and provide some flexibility to pursue subjects of special interest. Students attend 2-4 intensive teaching weeks each year. The DMin programme is currently available as a part-time programme only.
These research degrees are offered from WEST in collaboration with the University of Chester. The MPhil and PhD are postgraduate awards achieved following the production of a dissertation and its successful defence in an oral examination.
In accordance with the Equal Opportunities Policy of the University, all degree programmes are available to both men and women.
WEST's programmes are offered in partnership with the University of Chester.
