Correspondence Course

Correspondence courses from WEST allow students to proceed at their own pace through as many units of study as they wish. You can start an WEST correspondence course at any time of the year.

Who is the correspondence course for?
Correspondence courses at WEST are available to all who are eager to learn more about the Bible and the Christian faith.

Which subjects are covered?
It is planned to have units available in Old and New Testament Introduction, Exegesis of selected Old and New Testament books, Christian Doctrine, Church History, Contemporary Theology.

A very popular unit is Christian Basics, which is an easy-to-follow introduction to, and summary of, major Bible doctrines. It is particularly useful for new Christians and those who want to inquire into the Christian faith.

Entry requirements
The WEST correspondence course is open to all Christians and there are no minimum academic entry requirements.

If you wish to apply for this course, please download the application form linked at the bottom of this page

Benefits of taking the Correspondence course
These include a deeper knowledge of the Bible, Theology and of God.

Correspondence course units available
The correspondence course from WEST is divided into units of study for convenience. Each study unit is normally comprised of 10 lessons.

Below is a list of all the study units that are currently available:

Christian Basics
Gospels (1): Matthew and Mark
Gospels (2): Luke
Gospels (3): John
Pentateuch
God: His Word and Character

The following unit is currently being prepared but not yet available:
Sin and Salvation

More information
A student is allowed to follow a maximum of 3 units at a time but WEST recommend that only 1 or 2 units should normally be taken together.

Accompanying most study units are details of recommended books for background and further study. The amount and level of this further reading is left entirely to the discretion of each student.

How is it assessed?
Each lesson includes questions, which WEST ask students to answer briefly and return to the College for comments. Students are also free to ask their own questions concerning matters relating to the study that they do not understand. Students' answers/questions are returned by the college after being checked by an WEST lecturer.

Course awards
On completion of one or more units of study, a correspondence course student is issued with a certificate, although no marks or grades are given.

Correspondence course duration
There is no pressure on students to keep to a strict time table. Students may take as long or short a time as they like over each lesson.

When can I start?
You can start WEST's Correspondence course at any time of the year! The first lessons will be sent immediately after registration and payment.

How much does it cost?
£20.00 registration fee (a one off payment)
£50.00 per unit

Application process
If you wish to apply for this course, please download the application form.