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London School
of Theology
Prospectus
2021-2022
Open
Days
Come and experience LST for yourself:
• 23rd January • 19th June
• 13th March • 7th August
• 22nd May
Find out more and register online at
lst.ac.uk/open-days
Got a long
journey? The Open Day definitely
confirmed my decision to
Why not spend
choose LST because I was
the night trying able to have the feel for
out our student the place, meet the other
accommodation? students and have an idea
of how community life
would be here.
Jess
Do you have questions
or need this prospectus
in a different format?
Contact the LST
Engagement Team:
t: +44(0) 1923 456000
e: enquiries@lst.ac.uk
w: lst.ac.uk/study
Details are correct at the time of production in March 2021. Any updates or changes can be found on our website: lst.ac.uk
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Contents
Information Programmes
04 Welcome from the Principal 46 Programmes at LST
06 LST Through the Decades
47 Undergraduate Programmes
08 Applying to LST 48 Theology (Cert., Dip., BA Hons)
09 Mature Aged Students 51 Church Ministry Track
10 International Students 52 Theology & Counselling
11 Students with Disabilities (Cert., Dip., BA Hons)
12 Funding Your Studies 56 Theology, Music & Worship
16 Frequently Asked Questions (Cert., Dip., BA Hons)
17 Funding FAQs
60 Theology & Worship (Cert., Dip., BA Hons)
18 Support & Community
18 Student Support 63 Postgraduate Programmes
18 Engagement Team 64 MA in Aspects and Implications of
19 Registry Biblical Interpretation (PG Cert., PG Dip., MA)
19 Pastoral Support 67 MA in Theological Studies
20 LST Library (PG Cert., MA)
21 IT Services 70 PG Certificate in Theological Education
22 Community Code (PG Cert)
26 Living on Campus
28 Living Locally
29 Catering at LST 73 Research Programmes
30 Worshipping Life 74 Master of Theology (MTh)
32 Student Body
77 Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
79 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
34 Studying at LST
34 Studying on Campus
36 Studying Online
37 Blended Study
38 Distance Learning Undergraduate and MA degree
programmes are quality assured
39 Life-Long Learning by Middlesex University. Research
degree programmes are awarded in
41 LST Awards collaboration with Middlesex University.
42 Vocational Services
43 After LST
44 Our Faculty Members
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Welcome from the Principal
Thank you for your interest in studying at London School of Theology.
LST was groups and to listen to them expounded in
established chapel. It is important that you grow in your
in 1943 when personal knowledge of the Lord, through
a group prayer, reflection and action. Spiritual
of Church formation is holistic and lifelong; and it
leaders and includes the development of godly character
businessmen and Christian virtues.
decided
Second, studying at LST is truly academic.
that there
In our educational mission we aim for
was need
the highest standards as we invite you to
for a College
develop your knowledge and skills in theology
committed
and other disciplines such as music and
to theology
counselling. While we are rigorous in the
within the
way we approach academic study we also
Evangelical
accept that our students come from very
tradition, serving the Church in its mission to
diverse educational backgrounds. Alongside
the world. There was also a need to equip
our commitment to academic excellence is
people to serve as faithful witnesses to the
also a commitment to support you in your
Lord Jesus Christ in the public square. We are
studies, so that you achieve the best possible
still committed to these priorities and rejoice
outcome personally.
that thousands of alumni have been engaged
in various ministries around the world. Third, LST is a community of scholars, staff
and students, working, and in some cases,
LST has a reputation for being a great place to
living together on campus. We aim to build
study and grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ.
relationships and support each other in
I often say my experience of being a student
community, whether that community is on
at LST (1982-1985) focused on four things and
campus, online or hybrid. This is not always
I hope these will be the same for you should
easy. From time to time there will be tensions
you come to study with us.
and disagreements, but we are committed
First, theology at LST is located within the to building community in respectful, honest
holistic context of Christian discipleship. and loving relationships. It is likely that you will
We aim to integrate your learning into an make lifelong friendships here because of the
experience of Christian formation as part of depth of community you experience.
the spiritual life of the School. Our devotional
Fourth, LST is a place where people seek
life is central not peripheral to our identity
God’s face in order to discern what it is that
as an Evangelical School of Theology. That is
he is calling them to do in the future. For me,
why we encourage you not only to study the
this meant being ordained in the Church of
Scriptures in class, but to read them in your
England. This ministry continues today in the
personal devotional lives, with others in study
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local church and the diocese 2: “Set your minds on things
of London. Many of you will above”. It reminds us that
use this time to discern how our fundamental identity is
the Lord is calling you into in Christ. He is the centre of
specific ministries. Maybe he our lives within the kingdom
is calling you into pastoral, of God. He is the one who
missionary or charity work. is seated at the right hand
Maybe he is calling you of the Father in heaven. Our Theological education
to start your own unique lives, by means of the Holy rooted in worship and in
ministry, to be a visionary Spirit, are united with him Christian community.
leader, crossing boundaries and his mission in the world.
and advancing the work of My prayer is that LST will
the kingdom of God. Maybe help you understand your Dedicated to serving and
he is calling you back into identity in Christ clearly and equipping the Church.
the secular workplace as you powerfully, for the glory of his
witness to the gospel in the name!
public square. Committed to
We look forward to hearing
If these four themes resonate from you. I wish you every contending for the faith
strongly with you, then LST blessing as you discern in this generation.
may well be a great place to God’s direction.
study. Please be assured of
my prayers as you discern
where to study and whether
LST is the right place for you. The Revd Professor
The School’s motto is taken Mark J. Cartledge
from Paul’s letter to the Principal
Colossians, chapter 3, verse
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Decades
LST through the
Midway through the nineteen-thirties a number of people began to discuss the need
for a Bible college in London where evangelical leaders could be ‘thoroughly grounded
in the Word of God and the truths of the gospel.’
They had a vision for an Based in central London, the the first full-time students
inter-denominational, college (originally known as started their studies at
evangelical college that London Bible College) initially 19 Marylebone Road. The
would transform the rising offered only correspondence site had recently been
tide of liberal scholarship courses and evening classes. purchased by Sir John Laing
in Western universities By 1944, over 300 students and was initially given to LBC
and prepare Christians to were enrolled, and two years rent-free for a period of three
interact with the post-war later the number was up to to five years.
world. London School of 1,400 and evening classes
Theology was formed in the were being taught all over
middle of World War Two. the UK. In Autumn 1946
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The college grew rapidly In the meantime,
and the premises were a new problem
quickly outgrown. emerged. During the
‘wilderness years’, when
In 1956 work began on
LBC had no buildings of its
a new building. LBC
own, student numbers had
operated out of temporary
grown to the point where
buildings for a number of
the new building was
years as the old building
operating at full capacity
was demolished to make
as soon as it was opened.
room for the new. The new
building was dedicated Further growth of the
on 10 May 1958 and two college continued and
thousand people were in 1970 LBC moved to
packed into 19 Marylebone Northwood, to the campus
Road to celebrate this previously occupied by the
momentous occasion with London College of Divinity.
excerpts of the service
broadcast by the BBC.
In 2004, London Bible
College became London
School of Theology (LST).
This name change did
not represent a change
of focus, but rather, a
renewed commitment to
serve Christians from all
Today, LST has around
around the world for whom
the term Bible College did
500 students as
not clearly convey our well as 185 Life-Long
commitment to academic Learning students.
rigour alongside our core LST is currently led by
commitment to Scripture. the Principal, Reverend
Professor Mark Cartledge.
He is accountable to
a Board of Trustees
and supported by an
Executive Team: Mrs.
Kate Douglas (Academic
Secretary and Director
of Academic Support
and Director of Human
Resources), Mr. Jonathan
Mead (Director of Finance
and Administration)
and Reverend Professor
Graham Twelftree
(Academic Dean).
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Applying to LST
We welcome applications from people of all ages,
backgrounds and nationalities for our programmes.
All entry requirements can be found on the programme pages
World
LST across the
Gilbert Kirby, who was
of this prospectus. the Principal from 1966 to
1980, said this:
‘We dare to believe that
Applying for Postgraduate or Research Programmes in the years to come
All enquiries and requests for application materials should some of the outstanding
be directed to the Postgraduate Admissions Administrator Christian leaders in Asia,
on postgraduate.admissions@lst.ac.uk or by calling in Africa, in Latin America,
+44 (0)1923 456230. and in many other areas
of the world will in fact
be men and women who
took their training at LBC.’
Applying for Undergraduate Programmes
Applications for all undergraduate programmes can be made He was right. Over 7,000
online at lst.ac.uk/apply-to-study graduates have now
been trained to serve
To find out more before applying please email the Engagement God globally.
Team on enquiries@lst.ac.uk or call +44 (0)1923 456252.
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Our Admissions Team
Ready and able to help with your applications.
World
LST across the
“I applied to LST
as it was biblical,
interdenominational
and academic. I was
interviewed by John
Balchin and accepted
onto the degree course
Triin Nagel Annabelle Adams to begin my studies in
Recruitment and Enquiries Officer September 1976.
Admissions Manager What LST gave me was
the understanding of the
centrality of Scripture
in matters of faith and
practice, and of the
importance of applied
biblical expositional
teaching to sustain a
ministry. To ‘explain what
it says, what it means
and what it means for
us’ is a template that I
still use for my preaching
Katie Goodwin Doreen Rosser
preparations, along with
Admissions Officer Research Admissions and
the prayer, ‘Lord, what
Postgraduate Administrator
do you want to say to
these people through this
passage?’”
Mature Aged Students Rev. John Boyers (1976-
79), Manchester Utd
You are never too old to learn. Chaplain and founder of
Sports Chaplaincy UK
There is no age barrier at Environment (VLE) and online
LST. Students appreciate library resources. We also
the range of experiences run study skills sessions
and wisdom that mature to help refresh the skills of
students bring to their those who have been out of There is a rich depth to
studies, whilst mature education for a while. There the LST community that
students often find that they are people available to comes from the integration
in turn learn from classmates help with unfamiliar pieces of mature-aged students
and other students in the LST of computer software, for within the student body (we
community. example getting to grips have an age range of 18-80
with Sibelius on the Theology, among our students!), and
At the start of the year
Music & Worship programme the mutual support and
we run sessions for new
or trying to save essays in a encouragement between
students to teach them how
PDF format for submission. younger and older students.
to use the Virtual Learning
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APPLYING TO LST
International Students
LST welcomes students from all over the globe and is proud to have a thriving
international body of students living and studying at LST.
For some international What if English isn’t my Language course for a
students, studying at our first language? year prior to undertaking
campus in London is not To study in the UK at study at degree level or
an option and so our online degree level or above, above.
programmes have a great you will need to take Do not worry if you are
diversity of nationalities. the International English not familiar with higher
Onsite at our campus Language Testing System education in England.
in Northwood we have (IELTS) and achieve a LST provides support for
students from countries minimum score of 6.5 in writing essays in the form
including France, Germany, all four elements, which is of study skills, which all
Malaysia, Singapore, Korea, equivalent to the Common new students are required
Italy, USA and Nigeria (to European Framework of to attend. Additionally, LST
name just a few!). Reference for Languages lecturers operate an open-
An international group (CEFR) level B2. For door policy, which together
meets regularly to chat, Postgraduate taught and with the peer-to-peer
watch films and enjoy research degrees the support available, ensures
great food. They also minimum score is normally that your study experience
regularly pray and worship 7.0. You can take the IELTS is a positive one.
together. Many of our at any UKVI approved
centre or provider (www. Will I need a visa?
international students have
left their families in their gov.uk/government/ International students
home countries to study publications/guidance- can now apply to the
at LST and so students on-applying-for-uk- new Student route under
provide support for one visa-approved-english- the new points-based
another. This group is language-tests). immigration system.
open to any international This includes EU, EEA and
In addition to the above
student. Swiss students, who from 1
requirement, applicants
January 2021 will be subject
Throughout the year, LST for whom English is not
to immigration rules.
holds several international their first language,
evenings that enable must also ensure that The UK’s new and improved
international students to their level of English is Student route (https://
share their culture with sufficient to undertake www.gov.uk/student-
the rest of the student study at undergraduate or visa) which falls under
body, and to celebrate the postgraduate level. If not, the UK’s new points-based
diversity of our students. then it would be advisable immigration system, is now
to undertake an English open for applications. The
Student route improves
on the previous Tier 4
route making for a more
streamlined experience
for international students.
Visas that have been
issued through the Tier 4
route are still valid.
10All students applying to A Student visa will cost National Health Service
the new Student route £348 if applied from on generally the same
through the points-based outside the UK and basis as a UK permanent
immigration system, will students will also need resident. Students will
need to demonstrate to pay the Immigration receive a 25% discount on
they meet the required 70 Health Surcharge (https:// the Immigration Health
points. They will achieve the www.gov.uk/healthcare- Surcharge. The Immigration
required points if they can immigration-application) Health Surcharge increased
demonstrate that they have as part of their application, on 27 October 2020 and the
an offer from an approved which gives migrants discounted rate for Student
educational institution access to the UK’s visa holders is £470.
and have been issued a
Confirmation of Acceptance
for Studies (CAS) by their
sponsor before making an
application to the Student
route, speak English and are
able to support themselves
during their studies in the UK.
Students with Disabilities
LST welcomes students with physical disabilities, learning and mental health
difficulties, and in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, works alongside students
to eliminate the barriers that put them at a disadvantage and prevent them from
reaching their full potential. This is done through making reasonable adjustments to
our educational environment and practices.
Our building is accessible ensures that the educational Student Committee who
to those with physical environment at LST is as provides another level
disabilities, with a ramp into inclusive as possible. Support of support to students
LST and lifts in the Student therefore occurs at all levels with various disabilities.
Centre, Guthrie Centre and in from enrolment to graduation. The role of the Disability
the main building so that our The school’s Pastoral Support Representative is to support,
lecture rooms, dining rooms Team offer additional support as a peer, any student with a
and recreation areas are all to all students, especially disability and to ensure that
accessible. those with specific mental their voice is heard by the
health needs. Student Committee as well
LST is keen to ensure
as staff and faculty.
that every student has LST has its own referral
equal opportunities to system, which makes it For students who may not
access, succeed in their easier for students who are have had a formal diagnosis
programmes and progress unsure of their educational for their medical condition,
into meaningful employment needs to have a professional mental health or learning
from LST, evidenced by the assessment done by a disability but have disclosed
appointment of a dedicated specialist assessor. The cost a disability, LST still provides
Equality, Diversity and is borne jointly by the School support and encourages
Disability Adviser who works and the student. Additionally, students to disclose a
alongside students to meet LST has a Disability disability if they have not
their educational needs and Representative within the done so.
11The main student finance
package includes:
• Tuition fee loan: UK
national or EU country
students will have a
Funding
maximum of £9000
paid directly to London
School of Theology
for your chosen
Programme.
Your Studies • Maintenance loan:
this is paid directly
to you at the start
There are many different ways to fund your studies. of each term. Full-
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to time students over
get a range of financial help and support. 60 may receive a
limited maintenance
loan of up to £12,000,
How can I afford to pay Department for Education
depending on your
my fees? (DfE) in England. The
circumstances.
There are many different Student Loans Company
ways to fund your studies. (SLC), which is a non-profit You will need to apply
Depending on your government organisation, to London School of
circumstances, you may acts as an agent on their Theology first and once
be able to get a range of behalf and administers loans you have accepted a
financial help and support. and grants to students in place at LST, you can then
You could get grants and higher education institutions apply for a Student Loan.
bursaries (which you don’t in the UK. There is a different
have to pay back) and loans process if you’re a
When you take out a student
(which you do). There is student from Scotland,
loan you must agree to
also extra help if you have Wales or Northern Ireland.
repay your loan in line with
children or adult dependents, Contact the education
the regulations that apply
or a disability, including a authority if you live in the
at the time the repayments
long-term health condition, Channel Islands or the
are due, subject to the
mental-health condition Isle of Man.
regulations being amended
or a specific learning
from time to time. Please For more information on
difficulty, such as dyslexia or
note that a student loan eligibility, how to apply
dyspraxia.
is a loan taken out by an and to calculate how
The most common way is individual and London much loan you could
to apply for a student loan. School of Theology bears receive, please refer to
Your loan contract is with no responsibility for the www.gov.uk/student-
the Secretary of State for the repayment of this loan. finance
12Repaying your
undergraduate loan
You will only start making
repayments when your
income is over the UK
repayment threshold,
which is currently £26,575
a year, £2,214 a month or
£511 a week. If your income
falls below the repayment
threshold, repayments will
stop and only re-start when
your income is over the
threshold.
You can also make additional
voluntary repayments to SLC
at any time.
The size of your monthly
repayments will depend on
how much you earn, not
what you owe. You will be
charged interest on the loan
from the day you take it out,
the terms and conditions
can change.
You will be liable for any
loan paid to you regardless
of whether you finish
your course or gain a
qualification.
By law, you must repay
your loan in line with the
loan contract and the
regulations. For most people,
repayments will be collected
through the UK tax system by
employer salary deduction
through the Pay as You
Earn (PAYE) system. If you’re
self-assessed you’ll make
repayments through self-
assessment at the same
time you pay your tax. If you
live abroad, you will repay
your loan directly to SLC.
13FUNDING YOUR STUDIES
Postgraduate Funding To find out more phone
You may be eligible for funding for your postgraduate the Student Finance
studies however, like all funding applications, the loan England Postgraduate
amount will be based on your personal circumstances. Loan team on 0300 100
0031 or visit
Repaying your postgraduate loan
www.thestudentroom.
If you are a full-time repayment threshold, co.uk/student-finance/
student, you will start which is currently £21,000 postgraduate/
repaying your loan in the a year, £1,750 a month or
• Other sources of
April after you finish or £404 a week. If your income
funding that our
leave your course. You will falls below the repayment
students use:
be charged interest from threshold, repayments will
• Support from a home
the day the loan was paid stop and only re-start when
church
to you until your loan is your income is over £21,000.
repaid in full. • Personal savings
You can also make
• Support from Christian
You will only start making additional voluntary
charities
repayments when your repayments to SLC at any
income is over the UK time. • Family support
In what ways does LST
Undergraduate Fee Enquiries:
provide financial support?
E: admissions@lst.ac.uk
Sometimes students find
that they have tried every T: +44(0) 0123 456252
avenue and are still unable Postgraduate and Research Fee Enquiries:
to make ends meet. LST E: postgraduate.admissions@lst.ac.uk
has an established means-
T: +44(0) 1923 456230
tested bursary scheme to
which students can apply LST also has limited funds available to award fee
for a grant towards fees, and scholarships each year. For further information, please
also essentials such as food speak to the Engagement Team or Postgraduate
and travel. Admissions Administrator.
14Does LST provide any other types of support? Raising funds can often be difficult.
Yes! If you need someone to talk to regarding We have teamed up with the Christian
your finances, members of our friendly charity Stewardship© to provide support-
accounts team are always on hand to give raising training and support for our students.
advice and support. Remember, it is better to Not only does this training equip students
talk to them about your finances rather than for life at LST, but it is also particularly helpful
avoid them. If they don’t know then they can’t in training students to raise funds for their
help! ministries after LST.
For some students, worry and anxiety about
finance can be overwhelming. If this is the Life-Long Learning Fee Enquiries:
case, we strongly encourage you to speak to
E: doreen.rosser@lst.ac.uk
our Pastoral Support Team who will pray with
you and help you to understand a way to T: +44(0) 1923 456230
move forward.
15Questions
Frequently Asked
Is LST part of the UCAS
application system?
No, we have our own
What if I’m applying from
outside the UK?
If you are applying from
application process and you outside the UK we will
need to apply to us directly. arrange an interview for
you via video call. Our
What if English isn’t my first British BA (Hons) degree is
language? at least equivalent to a US
To study in the UK, you will MDiv programme in terms
need to take the British of breadth of study and
Council IELTS test. You academic level.
can take the IELTS test
All non-UK / non-EEA
at any British Council
applicants must have a
office in your country, or
tier 4 visa in order to study
at the British Embassy.
in the UK. More information
You will need to achieve
about these can be found
a score of at least 6.5 for
in the International Students
undergraduate studies
section of this prospectus.
and 7.0 for postgraduate
studies or research. We Who validates LST’s
ask that you send a copy degrees?
of your test certificate with
All undergraduate and
your application. Your ability
taught postgraduate
to speak English will be
programmes at London
assessed during an interview.
School of Theology are
Interviews can be organised
validated by Middlesex
over video call for those
University. Research
students who cannot get to
postgraduate degrees are
the LST campus.
jointly awarded by London
School of Theology and
Middlesex University.
16Funding FAQs
How often will I be invoiced? What if I withdraw from my
Fees are invoiced annually studies?
in advance and are payable If you withdraw from your
according to your agreed studies, for whatever reason
payment plan. You will during the year, full fees will
receive this invoice within be due for the full academic
the first month of beginning year.
studies.
What will happen if
For students studying on
I move out of school
our Life-Long Learning
accommodation during the
programme we ask that the
year?
payment is made at the start
If you move out of school
of each module you choose
accommodation in the
to study.
middle of the academic year
Can I pay my fees in you are responsible for the
instalments? residence fees until we find
someone to move into your
The invoice will reflect the
room.
fees expected to be paid
for the entire year, but don’t
Can I graduate before I have
worry, we do not ask you to
paid my fees in full?
pay your fees in full right at
Students who owe the school
the start of the year.
money will not be permitted
Before each academic to graduate, and may not be
year begins we will ask you permitted to continue with
to complete a payment their studies, in accordance
plan that lays out how you with Student Debtors
intend to pay your fees procedure.
This payment plan will
not only confirm that you Are my fees subsidised?
have secured the funding Education comes at a cost
you need to take up your to both the student and
programme of study, but the school. Student fees
it will also help you as you account for about 70%
navigate budgeting for of the cost of providing a
student life. student’s education. Fees
Fees must be paid in are capped at £9,000 a
accordance with the year for full time students
payment plan. however this does not cover
the full cost of educating a
student. LST relies heavily on
grants, donations and the
generosity of our supporters
to meet the remainder of its
costs each year.
17Support &
Community
From Student Support and the Pastoral Support Team, to the LST Library
and IT services, you’re always supported at LST, where Community Life is
a rich, fulfilling and vivid experience.
Student Support
From the moment someone first enquires about studying at LST to the time they join our alumni
community support is offered by two teams: the Engagement Team and the Registry Team.
Engagement Team
The Engagement Team exists The team members can are a student (always helpful
to support: often be found chatting for things such as registering
to enquirers about the with a GP or organising
• Enquirers as they consider
opportunities available at council tax!) and even help
studying at LST and
LST, hosting Open Days, you post a letter back home!
applicants as they move
arranging interviews or
through the application
speaking to graduates After you graduate the
process
about their experiences at Engagement Team stays
• Students as they navigate LST. Whilst you study with us in touch with you as you
student life the Engagement Team is become part of our Alumni
able to provide important network.
• Alumni as they serve God
across the world. documents that prove you
18Pastoral Support
Team
Part of the vision of LST
is to build a flourishing
community in which all
are given the support
and care they need to
make the most of their
time here. Whatever your
situation the Pastoral
Care Team is here to help
you. Whether you need
a listening ear, someone
to pray with or to share
a confidential need, the
team will be happy to
help, and they can also
help you to access other
support either inside or
Registry
outside LST if needed.
The Registry Team exists to attend a lecture, don’t
to give students the forget to let Registry know. If you want to speak to a
best possible academic member of the Pastoral
Each programme has its
experience whilst at LST. Care Team there are
own administrator, so make
The team is responsible for several ways to contact
sure you know who is yours
the administration of all of them. They are easily
because you will need to
the programmes of study. accessible and are even
keep in touch with them
If you have any academic available outside office
throughout your studies.
concerns, or you are unable hours for emergencies.
19LST
Library
LST has one of the best
evangelical theological
libraries in Europe containing
a broad spectrum of content.
You will have access to We also have a large online Why not browse our
the physical library which library. Students can access Catalogue of physical
contains: the following resources via
items online at
their own devices anywhere
• Almost 50,000 printed
books and pamphlets, plus
in the world: https://librarysearch.
around 6,000 other items • 31,000 eBooks on theology, lst.ac.uk/
in different media religion and philosophy
• 370 plus printed periodical • 450 plus ePeriodical titles
titles including 50 current on many subjects.
titles
20IT is a vital part of student
IT
Services
life. All IT across the site is
maintained and developed
by our IT department.
There are a number of public feedback and general events
computers for email and will be sent. Students can
internet access, although we also use this account to
recommend students do not contact members of staff
rely on these as we cannot with questions or to arrange
guarantee their availability. meetings.
Wi-Fi access is available
All LST students get free
across the campus, including
access to Microsoft Office
the library and student
365 as well as a free
residences.
downloadable copy of
Students will be given an Microsoft Office to be used
LST email account once while still a student. Our IT
they begin to study with us. Team are unable to provide
Through this account all support for student’s personal
correspondence regarding devices.
programme information,
There are also restricted access resources available kept Once you are part of the
locked away, which you can ask to see: college, you can search
all the online resources
• Print / audio / video • Archive – FAVOUR we provide and the library
archive of LST / LBC collection – special old physical catalogue
productions and speakers books, college history, simultaneously through our
• Thesis collection from our photos, trophies EBSCO Discovery Service or
graduates – over 300 PhD, • Reel-to-reel tapes, browse by title.
MPhil, MTh and MA cassettes, videos, slides
• Guthrie legacy collection and more
21Community
Code
The LST Community Code is based upon principles that Applying the
derive from its nature as a Christian institution: biblical Community Code
concepts of love and respect for individuals, property
To foster an open,
and the environment, and grounded in a relationship
welcoming and inclusive
with the Triune God.
environment, every query,
concern and complaint
It is expected that all outlines a list of do’s and
is dealt with promptly
members of LST community don’ts. LST employees are
and by an appropriate
will reflect these principles expected to carry out their
member of staff and or
by seeking to live not for work in a manner that is
faculty.
themselves, but in the love consistent with and which
and service of our neighbour upholds the Christian ethos Fair and orderly
through living in a manner of the School. procedures exist to
that pleases God. maintain reasonable
Given our aspirations as a
adherence to these
The Community Code seeks community, this code applies
codes and address
to describe the Christian to students of LST at all times
conduct that is not
community we aspire to and in all places during the
acceptable, which may
be. It is not primarily to be period of their registration
lead to invoking relevant
read as a document which with LST, including vacations.
disciplinary action.
In exercising freedom
of speech or academic
freedom, no-one is
permitted to commit acts
of violence or terrorism.
22Privileges and Responsibilities
As an expression of • Encounter Christians stand against all forms of
commitment to the LST from a variety of cultural unlawful discrimination
community, all involved in and denominational (based on race, ethnicity,
the life of London School backgrounds gender, age, disability,
of Theology celebrate the sexual orientation,
As someone involved in the
following Privileges and pregnancy and maternity,
life of LST, you accept the
Responsibilities: marriage and civil
following responsibilities.
partnership and religion or
• As someone involved in You are expected to:
belief)
the life of LST, you accept
• Behave in a manner • Commit to the intentional
the following privileges.
which is consistent with honour and care of self
You are expected to:
and upholds the Christian and of one another in
• Engage in transformative
ethos of LST order to build each other
worship as a community
• Participate positively in the up and grow as disciples
• Be treated with courtesy
spiritual and communal of Christ
and respect by all others
life of LST • Engage actively in all
involved in the School
• Uphold and enhance the aspects of academic
• Have access to
reputation of LST life as a fully committed
appropriate resources and
• Treat our shared resources member determined
support of the School
and relationships, both to succeed through the
• Have fellowship and creation and maintenance
inside and outside the
discipleship with staff and of a supportive
LST community, with
students educational community
courtesy and respect and
23COMMUNITY CODE
LST Spiritual Life
The formation of whole fellowship, spiritual nurture,
and holy disciples of Jesus and Christian service are all
Christ is the ultimate goal essential to our growth in
for every member of the holiness and is committed
LST community. Spiritual to cultivate and provide
formation is not peripheral rhythms and routines of
to LST’s goal of offering communal worship.
theological education but
As a theologically-rooted
provides the context within
community, we believe
which our academic life is
that our behaviour in the
set. Ultimately, the success of Members of the LST
wider world matters and the
LST is determined by how our community are expected
way in which we conduct
community is forming more to participate in these
ourselves must be consistent
deeply- rooted disciples types of activities
regardless of where we are
of Jesus, transformed to regularly:
and the current time in the
love and serve him with our
academic calendar. We • Chapel
whole mind, soul, heart and
will seek to be examples as • 11:00 Daily Prayer
body and better equipped
believers through spiritual
to use our gifts to enrich • Local Church
discipline, mission, and
the Kingdom. As such, LST • Ministry/Mission
spiritual fruitfulness as
recognises that worship, Opportunities
detailed in Galatians 5:22-24.
24Misconduct includes but is discrimination of any kind housing or within
not limited to: and any form of sexually an LST-approved
• Any activity which brings exploitative or abusive conference/event.
LST into disrepute behaviour Students are only
• Victimisation of, or permitted to drink
• Disruption of, or improper
retaliation against a LST alcoholic beverages on
interference with, the
member who has, in good the LST campus if the
normal operation of
faith, made, supported or student is attending an
activities within LST,
assisted in the making of Executive Team-approved
whether on LST campus or
a complaint - even if the event or conference
elsewhere
complaint is not upheld - where alcohol is present,
• Conduct or language
provided the action was and therefore they are
which causes or is likely to
taken in good faith both a student and a
cause injury or impair the
conference delegate
health, welfare and safety • Misuse or unauthorized use
or event guest. Under
to a person or damage of LST campus, facilities,
these circumstances, the
the property of LST or of property, services and
student may consume
those associated with it accommodation, including
alcohol at the event
computer misuse and
• Improperly interfering with responsibly
any aspect of LST’s
the functions, duties and
communications networks. • The responsible
activities of any member
Inappropriate media and consumption of alcohol
of LST
technology includes but is is permitted when away
• Fraud, deception, from the LST campus.
not limited to: explicit and
bribery or dishonesty of A dry campus includes
extremist content on the
any kind in relation to that all members of the
internet, in social media,
dealings with LST’s funds, community present on site
games, and movies
property, holding of must be within the legal
• Conduct or convictions
offices, and its members drink-drive blood- alcohol
which constitutes a
(staff, faculty, students, limit
criminal offence
visitors, associates,
• The possession, use
trustees), including • Any form of Academic
and sale of illegal and
the false pretences or Misconduct, including the
recreational drugs in any
impersonation of others, unauthorised audio/ video
form is not permitted on
within or without LST, in recording/ photography of
or off the LST campus and
connection with academic a learning activity
use of illegal drugs will be
attainments or financial • Where a student is
reported to the police
awards enrolled on a programme
• The possession and use of
• Refusal or failure to leading directly to a
pornographic material in
comply with a warning professional qualification
any form is not permitted
and penalty imposed by or to the right to practice
on or off the LST campus
LST under this Code or any a particular profession
or calling, any conduct • The use of tobacco in any
other Policies, Codes or
which renders that student form is not permitted on
Procedures of LST
a person not fit to be the LST campus
• All forms of misbehaviour
admitted to and practise • Any moral misconduct as
and harassment towards
that profession or calling defined by LST’s mission,
any student, LST employee,
• Consumption of alcohol is vision and values and the
contractor, visitor, whether
not permitted on the LST Biblical teaching referred
in person, in writing, by
campus for any member to therein, including sexual
email, via the Internet
of the community, activity of any kind with
(including social media)
unless it is within staff anyone that you are not
or otherwise, including
married to.
25Resident Rules
As LST is a Christian
Living
community living and
working together there
on campus
are some rules for those
living on campus. These
are:
• No alcohol or
smoking on site
• No pets (except guide
There is onsite accommodation dogs)
for around 100 students during term time.
We also have a curfew,
We have a range of Each floor of the which doesn’t mean you
university-style rooms accommodation has a hall have to be back onsite
which are large and bright. rep who is available to help by a certain time, but
There is a mix of single new students settle into the means that men and
and twin-bedded, ensuite community and to provide women must be out
and shared bath/shower support throughout the year. of each other’s rooms
facilities to cater for your The reps are also responsible and the noise kept to a
living preference or budget. for arranging hall socials and minimum after a certain
For resident students we also weekly prayer, worship or time. Curfew hours
have a laundrette on site. Bible studies so that a strong are Sunday-Thursday
The residence fees cover fully and prayerful community is 11pm-8am, and Friday-
catered accommodation. fostered. Saturday 11pm-9am.
Students are to follow
these rules out of respect
for one another. The
Student Centre is open
24/7 for those who wish
to socialise later into the
evenings.
26Vacation Period
During the vacation period, LST holds conferences and so
rooms must be cleared out completely. If you wish to stay
onsite during this period, daily charges apply and students
must make their own food arrangements.
For international students who cannot take all their belongings
home please contact the Facilities Manager to assist you with
storage arrangements.
In each fully furnished
room you will have:
• Wardrobe
• Chest of drawers
• Desk
• Chair
• Lamp
• Shelves
• A large pin board
• A full length mirror
We suggest that you
bring:
• Duvet and pillow
• Bed linen
• Hangers
• Extension lead (new
or PAT tested)
• Pins (for the notice
board)
• Study equipment
• Mugs (particularly
needed for the daily
coffee break)
• Laundry essentials
Items that are not
permitted:
• Personal heating
appliances
• Portable cooking
appliances
• Candles or incense
• Any appliances not
meeting British Safety
Standards
27Living
locally
Finding Affordable Accommodation
LST’s campus is located in local churches to contribute
Northwood, one of London’s to our accommodation
leafy suburbs, but still only service. This service provides
30 minutes by Underground low-budget accommodation
from central London. The for single students, couples
station is just a 5-minute and families. This service is
walk from LST. Being so provided by Christians from
close to London means local churches who rent
that accommodation is rooms in their homes to LST
not in short-supply but we students.
know that being so close
For more information
to London can also mean
on this please email the
‘London prices’.
Engagement Team on
In light of this LST has admissions@lst.ac.uk or
partnerships with numerous call +44(0)1923 456252.
28The surrounding
area
Whilst LST has a lot to
offer onsite, and London
has even more to offer
just a short train ride
away, there are a range
of local attractions to
keep students busy and
to provide space away
from studies.
There are nearby pubs,
one of which hosts the
Catering
LST choir for concerts on
regular occasions.
As well as Northwood
High Street, students can
at LST
enjoy walking to Ruislip
Lido. This is a 60-acre
lake, approximately 40
minutes’ walk away from
LST, set in the middle of
Ruislip woods. Students Our dedicated catering staff provide three meals a day,
often take private or seven days a week. A menu of healthy and delicious
group prayer walks here
food is published weekly.
as many engage with
nature as an expression During term time, we offer place during the exam
of worship. two different ways of dining: season and in the evenings,
servery and family style. each table taking and
LST is also within easy
reach of Harrow-on-the- Most lunchtimes we make serving its own food. Since
Hill and Watford, which use of the servery, where these meals are served at
offer shopping centres, students can choose from the tables, non-residents
even more coffee shops soup, a sandwich, or a must book these in advance
and cinemas. Other cooked meal, and dessert to enable staff to supply the
places popular amongst or fruit. The residence fees correct quantities.
students include cover the cost of this meal
Cinnamon Square in for resident students, but Special Diets
Rickmansworth and we also strongly encourage Our catering staff are able
Indulge in Pinner, and you non-resident students to to cater to specific dietary
can be sure that anyone join meal times at LST as this needs for medical conditions
who suggests an outing helps to foster a great sense and allergies. You must
to either one will be able of community within the support your request with
to find an eager group of school. Non-residents must a doctor’s letter, which is
students willing to go. opt out of school lunches shown and discussed with
before the start of term if the Catering Manager at the
Students can purchase
they do not wish to eat on start of term. The catering
a student Oyster card,
campus. If after opting out staff also offer vegetarian
which makes travelling
a student wishes to join the meals and low-fat meals.
around London cheaper,
whether it is into the community for a meal, it is
There is no extra charge
city or travelling to your possible to purchase meals
for special diets. The team
placement church. on a daily basis.
strives to provide a variety of
‘Family style’ meals take meals.
2930
Worshipping
Life at LST revolves around
worship and prayer.
We believe that spiritual
formation is not an add-
on to education, but the
Tuesday
life
On Tuesdays the whole of LST
comes together for a weekly
foundation on which Chapel service. Speakers
academic life is built. If include LST lecturers, LST
students do not leave LST alumni and guests from
more in love with Jesus and other Christian organisations.
committed to the scriptures At the end of every service
then we have failed in our is the opportunity for prayer,
objectives, and so have the either personally, or with a
students. member of our prayer team.
At the very start of the Wednesday
academic year the whole Every Wednesday evening,
community participates in we have ‘Deeper’, a late-
an away day which sets the night worship event. Student
tone for the year ahead. This worship teams lead the
is an opportunity for us to community into a deeper
worship, meditate on God place of worship and prayer.
and prepare for the year, During the height of essays
united and together. With and exams this is a calm
communal seminars and and sacred space to take a
time for personal prayer, break, be still and remember
this day is significant for the who God is.
worshipping life of LST and is
There are other worship
not to be missed!
events hosted throughout
11.00am the year. In the past these
We take a break from the have included our own
lecturing timetable for the alumni, Lucy Grimble and
‘11 o’clock slot’. This provides Danny O’Callaghan. Keep
students with a chance to an eye out for news for each
refocus in the middle of their year is different.
studies. Students or staff
Tutor Groups
members lead each day,
Finally, all students are
so there is always a new
assigned to a tutor group
way of engaging in prayer
with a small number of other
and worship. What is most
students. These tutor groups
important is the way in which
are led by a member of
these times symbolise the
faculty, or someone closely
community coming together
linked to LST and in local
and uniting in prayer.
ministry. Tutor groups are
Attendance at these slots is
an opportunity for spiritual
highly encouraged.
formation and support, both
from the tutor as well as from
the other students.
31Student Body
The Student Body seeks to foster an inclusive community and works to ensure
everyone feels valued and involved. This is done through an atmosphere of
fun, laughter and celebration as we worship, work and live as a family.
The academic year begins The Student Committee also groups, watch TV or even
with the fun of Freshers’ helps organise other annual use the gym! The Stud also
Week where students across events such as Prayer and includes kitchen facilities,
all years and programmes Missions Week, which is a music practice rooms, a
come together to welcome chance for us to unite our pool table, table tennis, table
new students. Inductions are focus around these two football and lounge areas.
run alongside these social significant areas. These Throughout the year, events
events. Throughout the year, weeks offer the chance are held here to which all are
there are many opportunities to serve both the local welcome! These include:
for the Student Body to Northwood area and the LST
• LST Jazz Night
socialise together, including community.
• Winter Bash
the annual Spring Ball and a
LST has a dedicated Student
‘Fun Week’ dedicated entirely • Mario Kart Competitions
Centre (the Stud!), a place
to student events and • Discussion Evenings
where you can study in
activities.
Student Committee
The Student Committee
is elected annually by
the Student Body to
help serve and facilitate
students in any way it
can.
Positions on the
committee are:
• President Student Representatives
• Male Vice-President
As well as the Student • International Rep
• Female Vice- Committee there are • Non-Resident Rep
President a number of ‘reps’ who
• Disabilities Rep
• Prayer Secretary are chosen to represent
• Mature Students Rep
• Missions Secretary different areas of student
life. These reps include: • Deeper Team (late-night
• Entertainment
worship)
Secretary • Hall Rep
• Part-time Student Reps
• Welfare Secretary • Student Centre Rep
• Course Reps
• Committee Secretary • Entertainment Assistant
• Library Rep
• Treasurer • Minibus Rep
• Music Tech Rep
• Academic Rep
• Sports Rep
32Football
Our men’s and women’s
football teams are a
highlight for many of
our students. The men’s
team competes in a
local league and against
other Bible Colleges. The
women’s team also trains
weekly and both teams
always look forward to
the much-anticipated
match between LST and
Moorlands at the end of
the year.
33Studying at LST
At LST we believe theological study should be accessible to all. It has always been our
aim to provide a variety of delivery methods for all our students - from studying on
campus and online learning to blended study and distance learning.
Studying on Campus
All of our undergraduate are offered as intensives Students are encouraged
programmes and our over one week. to engage with one
MAiTh programme are another both in and out of
All our programmes
available to study onsite at the classroom. Often the
require students to be
our campus in Northwood. best discussions and the
actively involved with their
‘eureka’ moments arise
Many research students learning, engaging with
as students process their
are also based onsite. On- both lecturers and fellow
learning together through
campus programmes are students. Students studying
conversation in social
delivered in three terms on-campus are able to
settings.
over two semesters, from be part of an active onsite
October until June. Lectures community, interacting
are timetabled Monday to with other students and
Friday, from 9am until 6pm. lecturers on a daily basis.
Some optional modules
34Assessment methods vary and include: Taught courses
onsite are taught
• Essays. Written • Performances. Students
in a variety of ways,
arguments allow students perform in front of an
including:
to develop critical audience and their
analysis skills through performance is examined • Lectures. These give
engagement around a overviews of topics
• For those participating
set question or topic and the chance to
in research studies the
engage and ask
• Class Presentations. programmes are self-
questions. Faculty often
Engaging in research in directed with the help
produce handouts and
order to teach others of a supervisor in the
bibliographies to aid in
can be a great way to chosen field. Although
further reading around
consolidate learning the work is completely
the topics
individual, there is a
• Examinations. These
community of research • Seminars. Undertaken
permit a range of
students from MTh to PhD in smaller groups than
materials to be assessed,
level to share the journey, lectures, seminars
particularly in modules
providing support for one are led by faculty and
with a strong survey or
another in the process require preparatory
content focus
work to enable deeper
• Reading and private
• Creative Assessments. engagement and
study. This is a key part
Ranging from dramatic informed discussions.
of studying. The library
performances to The smaller groups
provides a space for
creative writing, creative allow for greater
silent study and access
assessments can give engagement than can
to resources. The Guthrie
students a chance be achieved in the
Centre is a dedicated
to show a depth of larger class setting
research centre where
understanding through
each research student • Placements. This
non-traditional means
has their own desk provides students
• Practical Assessments. with the opportunity
Students are examined to bridge the gap
on practical skills with between what they
tasks and interpersonal learn in the classroom
interaction and its practical
outworking
• Residential weekends.
A more concentrated
form of study, students
and lecturers on our
BA (Hons) Theology
& Counselling
programme go away
together for a weekend
of classes
• Field trips. With London
on our doorstep,
lecturers make use
of resources such as
the British Museum to
reinforce lectures
35STUDYING AT LST
Studying Online
If you wish to study at LST but cannot easily come to our
campus, we offer the option of studying online.
The BA Theology programme own specifically-created
and MA in Integrative course materials. Online
Theology (MAiTh) and MA in courses are delivered via our
Theological Education (MATE) Virtual Learning Environment
programmes are available ‘LSTOnline’ and are mainly
to be studied completely presented in a written form,
online, with no requirement including readings from
to travel to London. BA online books and articles, but
modules are delivered also including videos and
over three semesters, from audio clips. Students study
October to August, in five- together in cohorts and
week blocks, with a group of interact with each other and
students studying together the tutor in forums.
with module tutors. MAiTh
Online study works well
online modules are delivered
for those who are self-
over three terms and MATE
motivated and eager to
modules are delivered over
learn, but live far away or
two terms.
have work, family or ministry
Our online modules have the commitments that prevent
same learning outcomes campus-based education.
and assessments as the Those unable to obtain UK
equivalent on-campus residency may also wish to
modules, but have their pursue this study option.
Online study includes the following elements of learning:
• Programme materials. field. The tutor’s job is not engage with the same
Each module includes to ‘lecture’ in the normal materials together.
specially written online sense, but to walk you Participating in discussion
units, which contain both through the materials and forums is a key part of
an overall narrative and help you to understand the online programme,
embedded resources and dig deeper. Your tutor enabling debate and
including e-books, journal will be involved throughout processing concepts
articles, websites and the module via the together.
visual media, which online discussion forums,
• Local context and
will help generate a engaging in discussion,
placement. Like our onsite
rich environment for answering questions and
students, online students
exploration and learning. encouraging you in your
are encouraged to
These materials can be learning.
participate in ministry in
accessed through our
• Fellow students. Online a local context. BA (Hons)
online library.
students start together , students take placement
• Tutor. Each module which means that there modules as part of their
has a tutor who is an is a studying community studies.
experienced expert in their in which students can
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