BTh (Hons) Theology, Mission and Practice Bachelor's degree at Roehampton University

This module introduces you to the Hebrew Bible through the lens of Narrative Theology, emphasizing the literary and theological coherence of the textual corpus. The module explores key themes such as the narrative unity of the texts, theological motifs, genre, and hermeneutical strategies. You will engage with major historical developments - from the rise of the monarchy to the exile and the intertestamental era - while considering how these shape Israel's identity and its understanding of God.

This module offers an in-depth exploration of the New Testament, examining its texts within the historical, literary, religious, and cultural contexts of first-century Judaism and the wider Graeco-Roman world. You will engage critically with the diversity of voices in the New Testament, considering what these texts reveal about early Christian beliefs, practices, and community life. Key writings, including the Gospels, Acts, Pauline and general epistles, and Revelation, are studied with attention

This module introduces you to the major contours of Christian history through five guiding questions: 1) What does the church teach? 2) Who is the church? 3) Where is the church? 4) How does God speak to the church? and 5) How does the church renew itself? Rather than surveying every historical event, the module offers an interpretive framework that helps you understand how these foundational questions have shaped Christian identity, doctrine, and mission across time and cultures. Emphasising gl

This module orientates you to the study of Christian theology, framing the whole programme and this module in terms of your own theological formation. Academic study skills are introduced as part of this formative process. You will learn about key doctrines of the Christian church including critical issues in their development, assessed through a doctrine portfolio. You also learn to be reflective about their formation over the year culminating in an end of year reflective assessment that prepar

This module aims to develop students as critically reflective practitioners, drawing on theological resources and other scholarly disciplines to aid this critical reflection. As part of the module, you will undertake a Long Professional Placement (LPP) during the year which is the basis of their reflections. The module introduces you to formal models of theological reflection, using many case studies and formative assessments to develop your skills. Placement stories from module alumni and mento

This module explores how Christian moral reasoning engages with contemporary ethical issues. You will be introduced to the framing of ethical questions, the role of hermeneutics, and various sources of moral authority within Christian traditions. The course examines key ethical theories and decision-making processes, providing tools to evaluate complex societal challenges. Topics include human rights, governmental policy, and their often-competing ethical demands; human sexualities and marriage;

This module explores the theological foundations and practical expressions of Christian mission through the lens of reconciliation. Rooted in a biblical-narrative theology, the module examines how mission emerges from the threefold vision of a humanity reconciled with God, a humanity reconciled with the Creation, and the peoples of the earth reconciled among themselves. You will engage critically with historical and contemporary issues, exploring the integration of evangelism, social justice, an

This module examines biblical, historical, and theological themes related to pneumatology, the study of the Holy Spirit. The course explores the person and mission of the Holy Spirit through listening to the witness of the Scriptures and the early church, and through critical engagement with contemporary theological conversations about the Spirit, including contextual understandings. It will engage theologians across a spectrum of historical and contemporary perspectives and ecclesial traditions

This module offers a comprehensive engagement with the theology and practice of pastoral care, equipping you to be able to respond with theological insight and practical skill to the needs of individuals and communities in both everyday life and times of crisis. With an emphasis on intercultural awareness, you explore key aspects of pastoral identity, the development of pastoral imagination, and the formation of a reflective, theologically grounded approach to care. Topics include counselling, c

This module looks at how worship practices can sustain, form and renew the life of congregations, particularly during times of change. Focused on diverse contexts, the module equips you to respond creatively and theologically to contemporary challenges. The module will introduce you to theologies of worship, whilst developing critical and practical abilities in relation to worship as a bearer and communicator of theological meaning. You will examine the role of worship in shaping personal and co

The module provides a significant opportunity for independent project-based learning for final-year Theology, Mission and Practice students at a greater freedom than is possible in a standard module. The project will focus on a significant practical, professional or creative challenge within theology that relates to Christian mission and / or practice. Your projects may lie within a specific aspect of your Christian practice, or bring together a broader range of knowledge, understanding and expe

This module explores the dual roles of pastors and church leaders as educators and preachers. You will examine Christian education across traditions and contexts, focusing on learning and faith formation for all ages, while developing practical skills for facilitating religious education, including the use of social media content such as podcasts and video. The module engages with educational theories, adult learning styles, basic media production skills, and the biblical foundations of Christia