ForMission is pleased to be able to offer students the option of studying their BA online. As a college we have always seen the value in students being able to study and serve in their local context. Our online delivery option saves time and travel expenses and allows students to study from the comfort of their home.

ForMission’s teaching involves “flipped learning:” with this model students are provided with study guides to read before class, allowing for the class time to be spent discussing the material. This style of teaching has been proven to work well on Zoom. The learning experience is enhanced through the use of breakout rooms and online tools and apps to enable effective interaction. ForMission provides all students with access to a digital library (e-books) and other online resources. All work is submitted via ForMission’s virtual learning environment, Moodle.

A typical week for Online BA students

With 10 weeks in each term, a typical week includes:

• One day of online classes via Zoom
• Two days (12 hours) of work-based learning (placement) in your chosen local church / missional organisation / charity
• Half a day of online tutorials and fellowship (in “cluster”)
• One and half days of independent study

The programme we offer online is the BA (Hons) in Theology, Mission and Ministry with Specialism in Missional Leadership. The course content is the same quality content as that delivered at our physical campuses with the same syllabus, study guides, assessments and intended learning outcomes.

Alongside classes, students take part in weekly clusters, a time to engage in fellowship, discipleship and formation. This is a key part of being a community with others studying online. To further build community, we typically organise three short residentials each year.

Every student that studies online with ForMission will receive support from a dedicated online tutor and administrator.

Tuition: £7750 (part-time fees are £3875). Visit the BA Fees page for more information on tuition and financial assistance. 

To fill out an application for the BA Online Course visit our Apply page.

Staff

Gustaf du Plessis
Missional Leadership Pathway Leader

Gustaf is an ordained minister and has an undergraduate qualification in Christian Missiology from SA Theological Seminary and a Master’s in Theology from the University of Wales, Bangor. He is currently doing a PhD in Practical Theology through Trinity Bible College and Graduate School, Ellendale, ND. He is researching Missional Discipleship. Gustaf is also a qualified Performance Coach and an Employment Specialist. Before embarking on a College facilitator route, he taught and managed several secular training programmes. Gustaf came to the UK at the end of 2003 and has been serving in the local church as a youth leader, church planter and associate pastor. He is Senior Pastor of Living Stones Church in Birmingham. Gustaf is married to Ruth and they love to spend time together in nature. He is an avid reader and has been known to have up to six books on the go at one time when he is not supporting the Sharks of Natal in Rugby Union, St Helens in Rugby League and the only true football team which is Liverpool, of course.

 

Jennifer MacKay
Administrator

Jennifer is a graduate of Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, Oklahoma where she studied Youth Ministry and General Extended Studies. She and her husband have been missionaries to the UK since 2010. She helped plant GoChurch Bradford and is still heavily involved in running the church doing everything from administration to leading the weekly children’s programme. Jennifer is married with three young children. She enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors as a family, reading, and watching movies.

 

 

 

 

Please note:

• Online delivery is available subject to sufficient student numbers.
• Students will be required to attend 2-3 in person events each year (short residentials)
• The online tutor may visit students at their work-based learning during the programme.
• Students will need sufficient broadband bandwidth and will require a PC, laptop or tablet to be able to participate effectively.