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All Nations is an accredited college that strives to provide biblical, theological, intercultural, and practical Christian training in mission and ministry.

  • 6 Level
  • 360 Credits
  • 2-3 Year Full Time
  • 4-6 Years Part Time

The Degree is an in-depth programme that provides you with holistic preparation to be an effective, reflective practitioner in Christian mission. It develops and enhances your communication skills and your ability to analyse, evaluate, design and apply suitable approaches in diverse cultural contexts. This Degree builds spiritual maturity and personal development: this is achieved through a deeper Biblical and theological understanding, enhanced cross-cultural engagement, and the development of relevant ministry and practical skills.

Our Biblical and Intercultural Studies programme is led by Rev Dr V. J. Samkutty, along with a team of experienced and well-qualified tutors. As a team we believe in providing excellent academic training that is biblically centred, theologically reflective, culturally engaged and practically relevant.

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Key Programme Information

If you are taking the three-year degree, the first year of study is the same as the foundational level 4 Certificate and the second year (the first year for those taking the BA in two years) is the same as the final year of the Diploma programme. In the final year, students take three core modules. One of these is Research in Mission, in which you can write an extended research thesis or an extended arts project. In addition, you may select seven elective modules from a wide choice of vocational specialist areas.

A BA (Hons) Degree in Biblical and Intercultural Studies which is validated by The Open University.

The Degree in Biblical and Intercultural Studies is aimed at those who want to get to the heart of intercultural mission. This unique programme takes a holistic approach to learning, vocational training, and understanding the Christian faith in different contexts. It provides excellent, practice-based learning through participation and engagement within our friendly learning community and can be completed over two or three years full-time, or four to six years part-time depending on previous experience and education.

Our flexible programme makes use of a variety of learning approaches ensuring an engaging and vibrant intercultural learning community of people from all around the world. Learning approaches make use of cutting-edge digital learning technology, live interaction with tutors, workshops, practical placements, tutorials and interactive discussion forums.

The Degree Programme is very flexible. It can be accessed either residentially on campus, or remotely from anywhere in the World by joining live classes via Zoom, and either full time (2 to 3 years) or part-time (usually 4 to 6 years). The programme makes use of a variety of learning approaches ensuring an engaging and vibrant intercultural learning community of people from all around the World. Learning approaches make use of cutting-edge digital learning technology, live interaction with tutors, workshops, practical placements, tutorials and interactive discussion forums.

What Will I Study?

Christian Mission and Ministry modules within the Degree in Biblical and Intercultural Studies equip students with comprehensive knowledge of mission and ministry, practical skills for effective service, and opportunities for personal and spiritual formation.

All these topics are compulsory in the first year of the Biblical and Intercultural Studies degree.

  • Old Testament and Mission

  • New Testament and Mission

  • Theology, History and Mission (with Music & Worship)

  • Introduction to Culture and Religion

  • Integral Mission Foundations and Practice (with Creative Evangelism)

  • Personal and Spiritual Formation I

  • Interpersonal Skills

  • Skills for Mission (with Performing Arts)

  • Practical Ministry I.

 For a full description of all these modules, please click here.

Compulsory/core modules:

  • Personal and Spiritual Formation II

  • Ministry Internship

  • Practical Ministry II

  • Missiological Anthropology

  • Theology of Mission

  • Pentateuch

  • Synoptic Gospels

Optional or elective modules:

  • Acts of the Apostles

  • Hermeneutics and Homiletics

  • Leadership

  • New Testament Greek or Biblical Hebrew

  • Pastoral Care

  • Pauline Literature

  • Psalms and Wisdom Literature

  • Regional Missional Issues (e.g.. Asia, Africa, Latin America)

  • Engaging with Islam

  • Islam: Faith and Practice

  • Missional Business

  • Research Paper

  • Holistic Community Programme Management

  • Holistic Community Transformation

  • Arts for a Better Future

  • Creative Media

  • Multicultural Worship

  • Performing Arts in Education

  • Visual and Western Culture

For a full description of all these modules, and to find out how many elective modules you will need to take, please click here.

Compulsory/core modules:

  • Personal and Spiritual Formation III

  • Practical Ministry III

  • Research in Mission

 Optional or elective modules:

  • Biblical Hebrew or New Testament Greek

  • Contemporary Apologetics and Evangelism

  • Isaiah

  • Johannine Literature

  • New Testament Theology

  • Old Testament Theology

  • Issues in Theology and Ethics

  • Advanced Mission Studies

  • Church Planting and Discipleship

  • Contemporary Islam

  • Intercultural Team Leadership

  • Religion and Society

  • Global Migration and Diaspora Studies

  • Global Peace and Justice Studies

  • Vulnerability and Resilience

  • Arts, Culture and Identity

  • Music and Global Worship

  • Performing Arts in Community

 For full descriptions of all these modules, please click here.

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Programme Flexibility

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Why All Nations?

We aim to help our students to grow spiritually, think critically, engage cross-culturally, and deepen their Biblical, theological, and missiological understanding for effective mission and ministry. Go wherever God leads you!
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Where Can This Lead?

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Following our studies, most students will go on some form of ministry and mission work around the world. This could include roles such as:

  • Working for and leading Church ministries

  • Teaching the Bible

  • Humanitarian work/ Community Development work

  • Helping to translate and publish Bibles

  • Creative arts ministry

  • Working for Christian mission organisations.

  • Helping to plant and develop new churches.

  • Founding or co-founding new organisations and projects.

  • Leaders of Christian mission networks

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  • International Students

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Learning support

If you have not studied for a long time, it is natural to feel a little concerned. But do not worry: throughout your time at All Nations Christian College, you will benefit from our unique blend of pastoral care and a learning support team who will help you and guide you through. If you have any questions please do get in touch.

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