DISTANCE LEARNING

Study in a way that supports your church and family commitments

PREPARE FOR MINISTRY, WHEREVER YOU ARE

At Westminster we prepare ministers to serve the church through the church and in the church. This means that:

  • Our teaching is provided by men who are pastors as well as theologians.

  • Our students immerse themselves in a local church where they worship, exercise their gifts, and benefit from the mentorship of an experienced pastor.

We appreciate this means that some students will choose to remain where God has placed them rather than relocating to Newcastle to study with us in person. Our hybrid model of learning allows students to earn a Master’s or a Bachelor’s in Divinity while remaining within their church family, and we provide distance education through a synchronous, in-class experience for these students.

HOW IT WORKS

Our hybrid learning programme allows students to participate in class in real time, interacting with both professors and students.  Online curriculum materials, a community discussion forum and personal academic tutoring complement discursive online lectures and seminars.

Distance students must attend an induction week in person, and thereafter make regular visits to our Newcastle premises. At least 12 credit hours for the MDiv/BDiv programmes must be completed in residence. The residency requirement can be met by attending week-long intensive classes on-campus; fulfillment of the residency requirement may be spread out across a student’s programme of study (4-6 years).

To ease the burden on travel, we timetable some of our courses every year as a full week of intensive classes.

To study at a distance, you’ll need your pastor’s and elders’ backing, since they are the ones who will be giving you the chance to exercise your gifts in the local church.

Each of us is unique. If you have questions about the best model of study for you, or you are concerned about finances, simply get in touch. We'll try and understand your personal circumstances and then give you advice that’s tailored to you.

ENQUIRE & APPLY

Find everything you need to take your next step and begin your application today.