POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS - London School of Theology

LST 03LST’s mission is to provideworld-class educationin theology and relateddisciplines to equip peopleto have a strategic influencefor Christ.We aim to work out thismission in four areas:through the Church, in theworld of education, acrosscultures and in the publicsquare.Who is LST for?Committed evangelical Christians from various church backgrounds, from the UK, therest of Europe and around the world.How do we equip students?By developing biblical and theological thinking to high levels, nurturing spiritual giftsand skills, and by encouraging personal spiritual growth.Through academic programmes, practical training, worship, community life, pastoralcare, and through service, scholarship, writing, speaking and by personal example.Postgraduate StudyPostgraduate study is exciting, enjoyable, stimulating and stretching! It equips youwith qualities of understanding, discovery, depth and determination. It enables youto teach others and make a positive difference in their lives. It opens up significantemployment opportunities in academia, Christian leadership and the professionalworld. It enables you to research a topic you’re passionate about in considerabledepth – and to make a cutting-edge contribution to the Church and to scholarship.Each year up to 30 postgraduates graduate from LST to take up leadership roles allover the world. The majority of LST graduates can be found teaching in churches,seminaries and university faculties around the world. Many have gone on to publishtheir thesis and develop writing careers. Others are well-known public speakers anddenominational leaders, whilst some have even gone on to establish think-tanks orbecome diplomats. As part of a larger student body of over 350 students from acrossthe globe, of different ages and various church denominations, LST’s postgraduatecentre is a unique and exciting place to study.Delivering ExcellenceIn TheologicalEducationLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 3 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 04MA in Transformation:Scripture, Church andWorld“LST gave me amuch-needed spaceto reflect on mypractice in thelight of Scriptureand contemporaryculture and thisopportunityto researchtransformativelearning processeshas afforded megreater confidencein working to enabletransformationwithin my localchurch context.”Chloe Lynch 2009-2011God transforms the world through the Gospel. Back in the seventies,and again most recently in 2010, the Lausanne Covenant affirmed thatlife-giving power in individual lives, within the church and throughoutthe world. LST stands firmly within that tradition and the MA inTransformation: Scripture, Church and World seeks to equip graduatestudents both to experience themselves and to foster God’s work oftransformation in others.Church and WorldAll students must choose at least one20-credit option that examines how theGospel transforms the church or worldin which we live.v Bible and Social Transformationv Theology and Social Transformationv Transforming ContemporaryApologeticsCOURSE CONTENTm The core module (40 credits)Christian Wisdom and Transformation:reading wisely, living wiselyThe core module demonstrates and engageshermeneutical tools for understanding thebiblical text well, and applying it to life. Itwill highlight the nature of biblical wisdom,the way it has been understood and applied,and its transforming effects in and throughthe life of the believer. As part of this coursethe student writes a reflective journal of theirexperience of the course. Assessment is byway of two essays of 3,000 words.m Optional modules 1 (to total 80 credits)In 2011-2012 the following options will beoffered:ScriptureAs transformative study of Scripture is at theheart of our evangelical understanding of thefaith, we make sure that you can choose upto three 20-credit options.v Mark’s Gospelv Holy Spirit in Luke/Acts and Paulv Exegesis of Greek Textsv Exegesis of Hebrew Texts1. No options will run which have less than five studentsinterested. The only exceptions are the Greek and Hebrewoptions for which only three students are necessary.Each optional module is assessed by anessay of 5,000 words.Dissertation (60 credits)MA candidates must complete adissertation of between 15,000 and20,000 words. The weighting of thedissertation recognises its significanceas an independent piece of work inwhich candidates apply methodologiesand skills mastered in other modulesto a topic of their own choice. It isthe climax of the course. Students areallocated a supervisor whom they seeregularly and who advises and guidesthem in the creation of a large-scalepiece of writing.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 4 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 05Course LengthFull-time: 12 monthsPart-time: 2-3 years(first and second years usually1-day per week at LST, third year asnecessary for dissertation)DeliveryTeaching is normally in the form of seminars,most of which are led by students. Withample preparation and feedback this formsan important part of the students personaland academic growth. Whilst high academicstandards are a priority, we are alsocommitted to helping you grow spirituallyand experience the transformative impact offurther study yourself. This process will beencouraged by pastoral letters and by tutorialconversation slots, designed to help youreflect on the ‘MA experience’ as it unfolds.The diverse nationalities, cultures anddenominations of students provide anenriching environment in which priorperspectives are challenged and broadened.Indeed, the programme encourages freedomof thought and the exploration of faith withina framework of trust in the authority andsufficiency of Scripture.A small number of lectures and periodicreflection on postgraduate study skills helpto supplement the learning process both ingeneral and as part of each module.“The MA course inTransformation hasequipped me to explorethe bible at a greaterdepth in both Hebrew andGreek, all the while askingquestions relating tohow it should be appliedto today’s cultural,economic, political andmissiological issues.”Wesley Chiang 2009-2011“Doing my MA at LondonSchool of Theology gaveme skills that would haveotherwise taken me yearsto learn. The seminars anddiscussions taught me totake deep and complicatedconcepts and theories andarticulate them verballyand concisely. It gave methe confidence and abilityto express myself and knowthat I can contribute toscholarly debate.”Andre Adefope 2009-2010Entry RequirementsOur normal entry requirement is an uppersecond degree in Theology (UK) or equivalent(overseas). Applicants with degrees in anotherdiscipline, and who are able to demonstratean acceptable level of academic attainment intheology, may also be accepted.Research SeminarsMA students are encouraged to attend theresearch seminars organised throughout theyear for the MTh, MPhil and PhD students“The academic standardcombined with the closeknitcommunity ofstudents and faculty onthe course has providedme far more than simplya degree; it has providedthe space in which tothink creatively andcritically within the‘transformation’ rubric,bridging the potentialacademic/practical divide.”Tim Goodall 2009-2011under the auspices of the Director of Research.They serve to create awareness of widerissues of concern in contemporary theologicalthinking, to sharpen research method, and toprovide a forum for research students to testtheir ideas.To find out more about the MA inTransformation please contact the courseleader by email MATRAN@lst.ac.uk. Foran application form please contact thePostgraduate Registrar PGRegistrar@lst.ac.ukor telephone +44 (0)1923 456162.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 5 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 06MA in IntegrativePsychotherapyWith a focus on integrating Christianworldview and philosophyIntegrative Psychotherapy is now a well establishedmovement, with over 50% of counsellors describingthemselves as integrative, rather than holding an allegiancejust to one therapeutic approach. Our MA stands in thismovement, seeking to integrate Christian faith, theology,worldview and spirituality into the process and understandingof therapy. Find out what it might mean for you to be anintegrative therapist, with a well-founded understandingof your therapeutic practice, and of yourself, and of theChristian faith, and how they all fit together.As with our undergraduate programme in Theology &Counselling, the MA is a joint venture between LST and CWR.COURSE CONTENTThe course consists of two core modules(60-credits) and three optional modules(60-credits), culminating in the dissertation(60-credits). In line with other psychotherapycourses at Master’s level, you will alsobe expected to have your own personaltherapy (30 hours minimum) and to joinin a group process, exploring the impactof the experience as you move throughthe programme – so that you can becomeclearer about what it means for you to beintegrative.The core modules are at the heart of thecourse and will explore the integration of thepsychotherapeutic and theological literatureand emerging themes, particularly focusingon relationality and what this means for us intheology, in psychology, and in counselling.It will be a great opportunity to explore yourown underlying philosophy, anthropology andrelationality, and how these impact on yourclinical practice.Core modulesv Integrative Psychotherapy in ChristianPerspective: Being and Relating.v Integrative Psychotherapy in ChristianPerspective: Body, Mind and Story.Optional modulesv Psychotherapeutic Approaches toAddictions – drawing from theological,psychological and psychotherapy literature,this module will enable you to think abouttheories of change, and how to work ina psychotherapy context with clientsrecovering from various addictions.v Systems of Relationship – this modulefocuses on people in systems such ascouples, families and other groups. It willexplore systems from a theological andpsychological perspective, as well as helpyou apply different systemic theories inpractice.v The Use of Art in Therapy – this ‘handson’module will explore the use of art asa medium in the therapeutic process. Youwill engage in personal creative explorationwith different art materials and reflect onyour experience, referencing theologicalideas around human creative activity and aCreator God.v Contemporary Cognitive Approaches –this module aims to introduce you tosome of the newest developments incognitive approaches to therapy. It willcover approaches such as Mindfulness, theCognitive Behavioural Analysis System ofPsychotherapy and Schema Therapy.DissertationThe dissertation will focus all of yourlearning onto the topic of your choice. Aswell as critically evaluating the relevantpsychotherapeutic and theological theories,you will reflect on the implications of thesefor your clinical practice and your ownintegrative philosophy. The word count forthe dissertation is 12,000-15,000 words. Youwill receive supervision at LST to support youin completing the dissertation module.Course LengthFull-time: 12 monthsPart-time: 2-3 years(usually 1 day per week at LST)COURSE DELIVERYThe optional modules, like the core modules,will be seminar based. You will contributeto your own learning by presenting some ofthe topics. As well as the more theoreticalelements, there will be a chance to learnthe application of skills through group work,demonstrations, discussion of your clinicalwork and other reflective exercises. Pleasenote: optional modules will run with aminimum of 5 students.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 6 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 08Postgraduate Studies inTheological EducationEducation that is theological and professional fortheological educators worldwideThis distinctive set of programmes represents a unique opportunityfor theological educators from all over the world to obtain muchdesired professional training. It is no secret that teachers in Biblecolleges and seminaries all over the world are traditionally trainedin theology but not necessarily in education. LST is working togetherwith strategic international organisations involved in theologicaleducation to bridge this need and provide a series of highly flexibleand internationally deliverable courses in the discipline of theologicaleducation, from a foundational Postgraduate Certificate to a full MA.These programmes are for you if:v You are currently a theological educatorteaching in a Bible college or seminary;v You are a theology graduate who isconsidering a vocation in theologicaleducation;v You are involved in leadership or academicresponsibilities in a theological college, buthave not professionally trained for theseroles;v You want to deepen you awareness ofwhat is distinctive (and theological) abouttheological education and re-discover yourcalling.No need to leave your occupation, no needto leave your country. The programmes aredesigned in such a way that they are besttaken while you are actively teaching whereyou are. Short intensive study sessions duringoff-semester times (either in London andpotentially, subject to approval, in other venuesworldwide) together with web-supporteddistance education are designed for men andwomen who are already involved in full-timetheological education anywhere in the world.The programmes may also be taken full-time,with residency at LST.How you will learnIn addition to learning through personal study,you will learn by engaging in practical activities,some of which will be shared with a cohortof students through the interactive coursewebsite. All the modules will be deliveredin such a way that you will be learning withfellow students from all over the world underthe guidance of a tutor. The intensives offeredduring the PGCertTE modules, will provide afurther opportunity to engage in an effectivelearning community atmosphere.Arrangements will also be made during theprogramme to be formally observed duringyour teaching in order to assist you in reflectingon your practice. Assessment will vary withinthe modules, with a significant weighting onreflective and critical essays.“I am thrilled about bridging solid academic theology with thestrong insights of theological education in methodology,pedagogy, and spiritual formation.”Dr Rolf Hille, Theological Commission WEAThree degrees: multiple entry and exitpoints for maximum flexibility:-PostgraduateCertificate inTheological Education(PGCertTE) (60 credits)The course consists of two 30-credit modules,delivered through a combination of distanceeducation and intensives over the courseof a year. There are two possible startingdates (November and June). Each moduleis supported by a website with interactivefunctionality to provide class contact.v Perspectives in Theological Education(30 credits). This module provides anintroduction to the nature, purpose andproblems of theological education bothwithin the UK and internationally. It alsocritiques some contemporary and nearcontemporary debates and expressions oftheological education, in order to elucidatekey ideas and practices, with the explicitintention of providing a basis for thestudent’s critical judgment on his or herpractice. In addition, it explores historicaland contemporary models and theoriesthat relate to the nature and role of thetheological educator in order to fosterthe development of practitioners that areprofessional, reflective, holistic and maturing.v Philosophy and Practice of HigherEducation (30 credits). The aim of thismodule is to critically relate theory andpractice of higher education to theologicaleducation, on the understanding that thereis an undeniable relationship between thetwo domains. The module will provide ahistorical overview of higher education andintroduce students to the philosophy ofhigher education. In addition, students willcritically examine the theories, tasks andpractices of teaching and learning in highereducation with a view to develop bestpractice. Keeping a global audience in mind,students will be given the opportunity toinvestigate and critically analyse their ownhistorical, philosophical and pedagogicalcontexts.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 8 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 09Summary diagramPostgraduate Degrees in Theological EducationPGCertTE (Intensive Modulesand Distance Education)Perspectives in TheologicalEducation (30)Philosophy and Practice ofHigher Education (30)PGDipTE(Distance Education Modules)Two options from:Leadership and Management inTheological Education (30)Designing and Delivering EffectiveTheological Education (30)Spiritual Formation and CharacterEducation (30)MA in Theological Education(Distance Education Modules)Researching TheologicalEducation (60)60 CREDITS 120 CREDITS 180 CREDITSPostgraduate Diplomain TheologicalEducation (PGDipTE)(120 credits)In addition to the PGCertTE modules, studentswill take a further 60-credits delivered bydistance education over the course of a year.Distance education modules will start inNovember and June each lasting 5 months.The following three options are available.v Leadership and Management inTheological Education (30 credits). Thisoption is of interest to students involvedin positions of leadership, managementand administration within theologicalcolleges. The module will help developcritical knowledge and understanding ofleadership, management and administrationin a variety of contexts and will fosterprofessional abilities that cohere with theethos of theological education. In addition,the module aims to provide an overviewof the purposes and practices of qualityassurance management.v Designing and Delivering EffectiveTheological Education (30 credits). Thismodule is designed for those who willbe designing courses and curricula andwish to effectively implement a variety ofdelivery forms, including distance learningthrough educational technology. The aimof the module is to develop knowledgeand understanding of curriculum modelsand theories, and of their relationship tocourse design and delivery methodologies,with the intention of fostering professionalabilities in designing and deliveringeffective theological education. It is alsorich in practical application, as it seeks toprovide theoretical and practical instructionfor the development of effective andtransformative methodologies in theologicaleducation.v Spiritual Formation and CharacterEducation (30 credits). The aspectof educating for being and not onlyfor knowing and doing is an essentialcomponent of theological education, butone that has historically drifted into theextra curricular realm. This module willexplore themes and concepts of spiritualformation and character education, surveyhistorical patterns and recent literatureand seek out areas of application in thelife and vocation of a theological educator.The module will also give students theopportunity to explore key texts from therich heritage of literature within this field.MA in TheologicalEducation (180 credits)To be awarded the MA in TheologicalEducation, students must complete120-credits from the PGCertTE andPGDipTE as well as the following 60-creditresearch module:v Researching Theological Education(60 credits). This module explores theconcepts and principles that underpin theprocess of educational research. There isemphasis on developing the critical skillsthat will facilitate students in theirunderstanding, use and creation of researchwithin the context of theological education.The module will additionally provide studentswith the opportunity to develop specificresearch skills and will culminate with aresearch-based thesis within the field oftheological education.Course LengthPGCertTE: Part-time 1 yearPGDipTE: Part-time 2 years, full-time 1 yearMA in Theological Education:Part-time 3-4 years, full-time 1 yearEntry RequirementsStudents enrolling in these postgraduateprogrammes are normally expected to havean honours degree in the field of theologyand to be engaged in the vocation oftheological education.Imagine…Imagine knowledgeable and professionaltheological educators all over the worldwho can work both autonomously andwithin teams in a variety of contexts.Imagine theological educators who canadapt to change and generate newideas in their particular cultures whileremaining faithful to the Biblical roots.Imagine theological educators who holdan integrated vision of holistic theologicaleducation and have taken responsibility todevelop professionally and personally asmen and women of God, both in character,interpersonal skills and spirituality.We have imagined just these things.To find out more about PostgraduateTraining in Theological Education at LST,please contact the Course Leader by emaileducation@lst.ac.uk. For an applicationform please contact the PostgraduateAdministrator by email open@lst.ac.ukor telephone +44 (0)1923 456230.Validation andendorsementsThese programmes, validated by MiddlesexUniversity, have been developed through aclose working relationship with the EuropeanEvangelical Accrediting Association. They arealso warmly endorsed by key leaders involvedin theological education across the globe.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 9 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 10MA Aspects AndImplications OfBiblical InterpretationWorld class teaching… at homeSince 2001 we have offered the MA Aspects and Implications of BiblicalInterpretation entirely by distance education. Specifically designed withdistance education students in mind, the study material enables you toengage with a range of issues of exegesis and interpretation. Regularlyevaluated and revised it remains an innovative and challengingqualification to help prepare you for your next step.WHO IS IT FOR?The course is designed to help you upgradethe analytical and evaluative skills youacquired through your undergraduate studies.You will learn how to use these to relateScripture to the contemporary world as wellas to your own spirituality, past experienceand future ministry. It is especially relevantfor Christians in several different types ofministry and work:v Teachers and practitioners who want toupdate their knowledge and acquire skills ofinterpretation relevant to their roles.v Those engaged in, or preparing for,theological teaching in cross-cultural ormulti-faith contexts.v Theological graduates thinking aboutundertaking a research degree andwanting to develop their understanding ofhermeneutics and biblical interpretation toMaster’s level.v Internationals who trained outside theUK but who want to gain a cross-culturalbenefit from the style of academicdiscipline in theology practised in the Britishuniversity system at postgraduate level.COURSE CONTENTThe programme consists of four parts: threemodules and a written dissertation of15,000-20,000 words.Core modulev HermeneuticsOptional modules(two of the following):v The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Giftsv Theology of the Poorv Old Testament Theology in Contextv Qur’anic and post-Qur’anic Interpretationof Biblical ThemesPlease note: if you do not wish to write a dissertation,you can discontinue your studies after completing thethree modules and leave with a Postgraduate Diplomaqualification.Course LengthUp to 3 yearsLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 10 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 11This programme focuses on the interpretationof biblical texts using a variety of tools andmethodologies in the fields of exegesis, literaryanalysis and hermeneutics.DissertationYour dissertation will demonstrate yourability to gather relevant data and applycritical powers of analysis and evaluation inan extended piece of writing, thus creating aplatform for further research.THE DISTANCE EDUCATIONEXPERIENCEKeeping in touchWherever you live, the Open LearningDepartment is fully equipped to work withyou, via email and telephone communication.You will be in regular contact with thedepartment, tutors, and other distance learningstudents. There are also optional study days tosupport you at all stages of the process.In addition, through the creation of onlineforums, it will be possible to interact withother students to discuss matters arisingfrom the study material.The course benefits from a dedicatedpart-time member of the faculty workingexclusively on this course.Studying by Distance EducationFor each module you will receive a studybook and a reader of photocopies fromrelevant books and journals. You will alsoneed to obtain copies of a number ofspecified textbooks for each module. Withthe assistance of a subject-specialist tutor,you will work through this material. Onoccasions, you will send sample materialfor evaluation by the tutor, and be able todiscuss your essays with them.AssessmentFor each module you will need to submita variety of written assignments, includingbook reviews, exegetical projects and essays.Assessment is done solely from this workand your dissertation. The department willdiscuss your particular working patterns andresponsibilities and set appropriate deadlines.Time CommitmentEach module requires 400 hours of studytime, typically spread out as 15 hours perweek, for up to 8 months of the year. Thiswill mean that you should complete eachprogramme within the time specified above.If you have more hours available each week,then you may be able to complete yourprogramme in less time. Alternatively, yourwork may allow you to spend concentratedperiods of a few weeks or months solely onstudy. Distance Learning is flexible enough toaccommodate this.There is also the advantage of up to twoyears abeyance on each programme, so if youare unable to complete part of your course,due to other commitments, you can leaveand come back to study at any given time.Entry requirementsA good theology degree from a recognisedinstitution will normally be required. Inexceptional cases mature candidates wholack formal qualifications may be accepted ifthey are able to show satisfactory evidenceof relevant practical experience, together withan acceptable level of academic attainmentin theology.Please contact our Programme Leader byemail julie.robb@lst.ac.uk or telephone+44 (0)1923 456164 to request anapplication pack. This includes an applicationform, a description of the modules andinformation about a written interview whichasks you to respond to a number of promptsregarding the ‘ins and outs’ of studying at adistance. This interview takes the place of aface-to-face interview, which those applyingfor the on-site MA attend.Once you have filled in the applicationand responded to the written interview,please send these documents along witha £30 administrative fee to our AssistantRegistrar. We will process your application,and, if successful, will send you the materialfor the first module and put you in touchwith your tutors.Frequently askedquestionsWhat if my qualifications don’t fit?We have a range of preparatory coursesthat can be taken prior to the MA itself.Apply in the normal way, submittingtranscripts and any information thatyou think will help your application. TheProgramme Leader will then contact you todiscuss your situation and agree what wouldbe appropriate for you.Do I have to attend LST at any point?No. We realise that arranging to attend LSTregularly might be difficult for a numberof people and there is no compulsoryattendance.However, there is normally the optionto attend LST at least once a year on aSaturday or for a weekend. Here youwill have the opportunity to meet otherdistance-learning students, tutors, theProgramme Leader and the Directorof Open Learning. You will be able toparticipate in seminars similar to those heldfor on-site students, and make use of LST’slibrary facilities.Can I just do one module?You can enrol for single modules bydistance learning without registering forany of the awards. You would still have fullaccess to a tutor and the study events fordistance learning students. If you do notregister for the award, however, we cannotgive credit for your study.Use of email?Open Learning takes full advantage ofthe benefits of electronic communication.Several of our tutors are abroad and allwork submitted to and from them is sentelectronically. You will also be able tocontact other distance learning studentsand discuss the study with them. Essaysmust be submitted to LST by email.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 11 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 12RESEARCH DEGREESResearch is about diggingdeep into a topic. The freshdiscoveries you make willcontribute both to yourpersonal growth and also tothe community you will beserving. A research degreeestablishes and demonstratesyour competence in thetheological discipline inwhich your thesis is beingsubmitted.In a research programme you willdemonstrate critical knowledge of the mainscholarly contributions to your chosen field.You will critically test hypotheses (includingyour own) by methods appropriate to yourdiscipline. You will write a comprehensiveand disciplined study of your topic, which willbe coherently structured and appropriatelyargued. Research degrees are not ‘taught’courses, although you may be asked to takea course of guided reading or attend somerelevant classes.SupervisionResearch students are assigned one or twosupervisors (the number of supervisorsdepends on your topic) who have expertisein the student’s topic, and will guide andadvise them in their research. Normallyyou will meet with your supervisor at leastfour times each year (two or three timesfor part-time students) to discuss at somelength written work previously submitted,and to talk through the way ahead. Allstudents are required to visit the Schoolat least once a year. For students who liveat a great distance from LST (particularlyoutside the UK), supervision can beconducted by telephone, Skype or iChat,and contact can be maintained by email.Possible areas ofresearchThe lists below give an indication ofthe main areas of interest among ourresearch supervisors; look at the individualsupervisor profiles (pages 19-22) tofind out each supervisor’s more specificinterests. Projects that fall outside the areasbelow will also be considered.Old TestamentExegesis and theology of the Pentateuch, theDeuteronomistic History, Wisdom literature,Hebrew poetry, Psalms, the propheticliterature; OT and biblical theology; OTinterpretation and hermeneutics; Hebrewlanguage; discourse analysis of OT texts.Supervisors: Jean-Marc Heimerdinger,Alison Lo, John Wilks.New TestamentCriticism and theology of Mark, Luke-Acts,John, the Pauline letters, Hebrews andRevelation; Pauline theology; NT theology,especially God, Christology, pneumatology,ecclesiology, missiology; aspects ofNew Testament hermeneutics (e.g. thecontribution of linguistics, use of the OTin the NT); historical Jesus studies; socialhistorical,sociological, narrative-criticaland theological approaches to the NewTestament; Greek language and linguistics;textual criticism.Supervisors: Max Turner, Conrad Gempf,Steve Motyer, Steve Walton, Julie Robb,William Atkinson, Robert Willoughby (MTh).LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 12 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 13Linguistics and biblicalstudiesDiscourse analysis; translation theory andpractice; contrastive linguistics.Supervisors: Max Turner, Jean-MarcHeimerdinger.Church history andhistorical theologyPatristics; Bernard of Clairvaux; Augustine;Reformation studies; Calvin; nineteenthcenturyScottish theology; twentieth-centurytheology; Walter Rauschenbusch; ReinholdNiebuhr; Jürgen Moltmann; Pentecostalismand charismatic Christianity; ecumenism.Supervisors: Tony Lane, Graham McFarlane,Paul Helm, William Atkinson, Michael Nazir-Ali.Systematic andphilosophical theologyTrinitarian theology; Christology; Holy Spirit;anthropology; soteriology and atonement;justification; original sin; ecclesiology;sacraments; Scripture and tradition;development of doctrine; personhood;aesthetics; theology and culture; modernity;post-modernity; theological education;Catholic-Protestant dialogue; theologicalmethod; Pentecostalism; pentecostaltheologies.Supervisors: Graham McFarlane, Tony Lane,Anna Robbins, Paul Helm, William Atkinson.Christian worship andpreachingPractice and theology of Christian worship;preaching and homiletics.Supervisors: Chris Jack (MTh), Peter Mead (MTh).Mission theology andhistoryHistory and theology of Christian mission;contemporary missiology; contextual theology.Supervisors: Andrew Kirk, Chris Wigram,Mark Beaumont, Michael Nazir-Ali.JudaismJewish biblical exegesis, ancient and modern;modern Jewish theology.Supervisor: Jean-Marc Heimerdinger.Islamics and ChristianMuslim relationsQur’anic studies; Sufism; prophethood; historyof Islam; transmission of Islam to the Far East;Islamic radicalism; Christian Muslim relationsand apologetics; identity politics.Supervisors: Mark Beaumont, Sean Oliver-Dee, Keith Small, Michael Nazir-Ali.Applied theologyand ethicsTheology and contemporary culture;personhood; ethical method; social ethics;ecumenical ethics; ethical dialogue; theologyand moral philosophy; medical ethics;Christian ministry, especially charismaticministries; issues related to mental health;women in ministry; Pentecostal distinctivesand practices, especially in the UK.Supervisors: Anna Robbins, GrahamMcFarlane, William Atkinson.“Both the personal interest and the professional guidance whichmy supervisor, Professor Tony Lane, has given in directing thedevelopment of my dissertation have made my experience with LSTone of my most enjoyable and productive educational ventures.”Tom Hawkes, Senior PastorLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 13 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 14RESEARCH DEGREESMTh – Master of TheologyFull-time: 1-2 yearsPart-time: 2-3 yearsAssessment: Thesis of upto 40,000 words and oralexamination (viva)Who is it for?The degree is aimed at people with priortheological training – theology graduates,ministers and pastors, missionaries, ReligiousEducation teachers, and business people– as well as potential PhD students. It isparticularly suitable for those who cannotcommit themselves to the regular structureof a ‘taught’ Master’s course, or to the lengthof time necessary for a PhD.What is it about?The MTh is ideal if you want to dig deepinto one particular area rather than exploringthe wider variety of questions posed by a‘taught’ MA.It can provide a chance to reflect in moredepth on an experience you have had in yourjob or ministry, or for pastors, to address theircongregations with necessary expertise andcritical judgement.An MTh provides a solid apprenticeship inresearch and research writing for those whowish to progress to a PhD programme. Itis also excellent preparation for a future inteaching, writing and pastoral work.The MTh is a first research degree,combining training in research and writingskills. Candidates for this degree followa programme of study approved by theDirector of Research and write their thesison an approved topic in one of the majortheological disciplines. The thesis must bewell argued and be appropriately presentedwith clarity and conciseness of expression. Itis possible to transfer to MPhil (and then toPhD) registration with the agreement of thesupervisor(s) and Director of Research.Recent MTh thesesBridget Adams, Christ in the Market Place:Developing an Authentically Christian Model ofBusiness ChaplaincyHeather Churchill, Who am I? A Reflection tothe Topic of Personhood from the Disciplines ofTheology, Psychology and NeuroscienceTim Creber, A Dialogue with NicholasWolterstorff: An Outline, Assessment andDevelopment of Some Key Aspects ofWolterstorff’s Thought in Relation to ReligiousBelief and BehaviourElizabeth Grove, Women in Islam: ScripturalPerspectives and Modern ArgumentsAkhtar Injeeli, Sufism and Military Jihad: ACritique of the Prevailing View of Non-violentand Pacifist SufismJonas Kurlburg, Aspects of Contemporary FreeChurch EcclesiologyKirk Poth, The Significance of the Church’sPrayer Life in Acts and its Role in Paraenesis andSalvation HistoryDennis Ray, Christians in Malaysia: A CriticalEvaluation of Their Religious Rights withSpecific Reference to the Islamic Legal Conceptof DhimmaJoseph Sverker, The Holy Spirit and the icon:a critical consideration of Eastern OrthodoxTheology of the icon in relation to OrthodoxPneumatologyMPhil – Master of PhilosophyFull-time: 2-3 yearsPart-time: 3-4 yearsAssessment: Thesis of upto 65,000 words and oralexamination (viva)Who is it for?Like the MTh, the MPhil is aimed at peoplewith prior theological training – theologygraduates, ministers and pastors, missionaries,Religious Education teachers, and businesspeople. The MPhil is particularly good forpastors wanting an opportunity to developor maintain a subject-expertise and itsrelated research skills, either while continuingin pastoral ministry or taking time out toresearch full-time.What is it about?An MPhil thesis offers a careful and criticalinvestigation and evaluation of an approvedtopic, and demonstrates understanding ofthe research methods appropriate to yourchosen field. Your thesis does not need notto be ‘original’; however, it must demonstratethe ability to critique new ideas and a senseof proportion in evaluating evidence andscholarly interpretations. You are normallyexpected to read the language of yourprimary sources for an MPhil, but you arenot expected to engage with untranslatedsecondary literature.Recent MPhil thesesRosemary Ashley, An Investigation intoAuthority in the Church from a BiblicalPerspectiveKatarina Almonte, The Link betweenCharismatic Experiences and Revelation inJohn’s GospelBerhane Asmelash, The History of theKhatmiyyah Tariqah of Eritrea and the Impactof its Rituals and Ceremonials on Pre-existingBeliefs and Practices of the People of EritreaLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 14 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 15PhD – Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time: 3-5 yearsPart-time: 4-7 yearsAssessment: Thesis of upto 100,000 words and oralexamination (viva)Who is it for?The PhD is for people with prior theologicaltraining, usually to Master’s degree level, whowant to extend and increase their expertise.PhD graduates go on to many fields, includingtheological teaching in many parts of the world,church-based ministry, and senior leadership inchurches or Christian organisations.Why embark on a PhD?Doctoral research at LST involves work at thecutting edge of the theological disciplines. Youwill have the opportunity to furnish both theworldwide church and the academic communitywith expertise that will carry the best traditionsof Christian scholarship into the next generationand enable you to teach at tertiary level.“Doing doctoral studies atLST from a long way away(Melbourne, Australia)was a challenging butrewarding experience.Throughout my studiesI appreciated theencouragement and wisdomof the LST staff, especiallymy supervisor who wasonly ever an email or Skypeconversation away. I wasvery grateful to have asupervisor who walked meexpertly through the manysteps between my initialnervous interview and finalsubmission, and beyond togetting my thesis published.”Peter Mallen, Director, DiscipleshipEducation, Centre for Theology andMinistry, Melbourne, AustraliaSummaryA PhD thesis will test ideas and investigatean approved topic critically. You need to offera substantial fresh discovery or analysis, toargue some new critical hypothesis, or toprovide substantial new arguments for anolder one. Ultimately your research must resultin an independent and original contributionto knowledge which, in principle, is worthyof publication. By the time your thesis issubmitted, your competence in your chosenarea should be comparable with that of theexperts. PhD candidates have the ability tointeract with their primary sources in theoriginal languages (e.g. Hebrew or Greek)as well as with secondary material in themain research languages (English, Frenchand German). Languages required will varyconsiderably according to the area of studyand some may require no foreign languages.Recent published PhDthesesTimothy W. R. Churchill, Divine Initiativeand the Christology of the Damascus RoadEncounter (Pickwick, 2010)Rainer Schacke, Learning from Willow Creek?Church Services for Seekers in German MilieuContexts (Cuvillier Verlag, 2009)André Munzinger, Discerning the Spirits:Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics inPaul (SNTS monograph series; CambridgeUniversity Press, 2007)Hyung Dae Park, Finding Herem? A Study ofLuke-Acts in the Light of Herem (Library of NTStudies; T&T Clark, 2007)Andy Partington, Church and State: theContribution of the Church of England Bishopsto the House of Lords during the Thatcher Years(Paternoster, 2006)Nicholas P. Lunn, Word Order Variation inBiblical Hebrew Poetry (Paternoster, 2006)Martin Parsons, Unveiling God: ContextualizingChristology for Islamic Culture (William CareyLibrary, 2005)Kiwoong Son, Zion Symbolism in Hebrews.Hebrews 12:18-24 as a Hermeneutical Key tothe Epistle (Paternoster, 2005)Sorin Sabou, Between Horror and Hope. Paul’sMetaphorical Language of ‘Death’ in Romans6:1-11 (Paternoster, 2005)Patrick Mitchel, Evangelicalism and NationalIdentity in Ulster, 1921-1998 (OxfordUniversity Press, 2003)Research entryrequirementsTo apply to study for an MTh or MPhil youshould have at least a good second classhonours degree (normally an upper second) ina theological, biblical or related subject, or aninternationally recognised equivalent. Fora North American Master’s degree, youshould have a GPA of at least 3.6 for theMTh and at least 3.8 for the MPhil. If youhave taken a second theological degree (e.g.a British MA in biblical or theological studies)you will find yourself much better equippedfor a research degree.If your degree is in some other discipline, youwill need to demonstrate theological studyequivalent to two years full-time study (BritishDipHE standard). Work experience can beconsidered in place of qualifications in somecircumstances.Candidates registered for the MTh or MPhil,whose work proves to be of the appropriatestandard may (with the agreement of theDirector of Research) transfer registration tothe MPhil or PhD.To apply to study for a PhD, entry requirementsare similar to the MTh and MPhil. You willinitially be registered for the MPhil with a viewto upgrade to PhD. Formal registration for PhDnormally takes place when you are about a year(of full-time study) away from its completion.Those seeking registration with qualificationsother than those indicated above shouldwrite to the Postgraduate Administrator atLondon School of Theology, giving full detailsof their qualifications and (where appropriate)providing photocopies of relevant transcripts.Full-time or part-timestudy hoursFull-time study involves approximately 45hours per week, with part-time study involving22 hours per week. The hours allow for around5 weeks of vacation each year.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 15 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 16Life At LSTGuthrie CentreThe Donald Guthrie Centre for Biblicaland Theological Research houses thePostgraduate School of Theology forresearch students. Built in 1995 and namedafter a former Vice Principal, it providesresearch workstations, seminar roomsand IT facilities. Every desk has a networkpoint for Internet access, and a bookshelf.The common room is solely for the use ofresearch students. The Guthrie Centre isalso the location for the Centre for IslamicStudies and Christian Muslim Relations andits specialist library.Centre for IslamicStudiesThe Centre for Islamic Studies (CIS) andChristian Muslim Relations was establishedover fifteen years ago. Since then it hasprovided teaching, tuition and supervisionto many of the School’s undergraduateand postgraduate students who anticipateinteracting with Muslims in many differentcontexts. The CIS also provides appropriateservices on a consultancy basis to Christianand corporate agencies engaged in theMuslim world. These services includeworkshops on Islam, cross-cultural strategiesand research reports.The CIS newsletter, the CIS Occasional PaperSeries and the Foundational Papers in IslamSeries are of great informative value to bothinternal and external audiences.The vision of the CIS is to serve the Church, tobe an effective and invaluable resource baseand to provide excellent academic trainingto students, churches, schools and individualswho want to increase their understanding ofIslam and Christian Muslim relations.LibraryLST’s well-stocked library is housed inthe former chapel and holds over 50,000volumes. It is recognised as one of the bestspecialist theological libraries in the UK.The library receives some 200 periodicaltitles a year, and the ATLA Serialsdatabase enables students to access morethan 80,000 bibliographic citations fromall major theological journals since 1949.In many cases, full-text copies of articlescan also be downloaded. Another majorelectronic resource is the EBSCO Religion& Philosophy Collection, a databaseof electronic journals providing full-textaccess to articles published in nearly300 peer-reviewed academic journals inthe fields of theology, philosophy, worldreligions, ethics, biblical studies, religiousLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 16 12/08/2011 12:32

LST 17history, etc. Among the journals includedin the database are such major titles as‘Journal of Religion’, ‘International Journalof Systematic Theology’, ‘Church History’,‘Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion’and ‘Journal of Biblical Literature’. Thismakes it an essential tool for researchersand students of theology.The library offers full wireless connectivityand there are also six computer publicterminals with Internet and email access.Photocopying facilities are also available.Other major research libraries – for examplethe British Library and SOAS in centralLondon, the Bodleian in Oxford and TyndaleHouse in Cambridge – are not far away.Books and resourcesThe LST bookshop stocks a wide range ofacademic books, theological and otherwise,selected to meet your needs as a student.Our aim is to provide the books you requireas rapidly as possible. The shop usually holdsup to 2,000 titles. Items that are not in stockcan be ordered with many obtained within24 hours.Our upfront loyalty scheme offers youexcellent value for money with a 10% bonuswhen you open a bookshop account with apayment of £50, and all registered studentsare entitled to a 25% discount on titlespublished by IVP. Other special offers aremade available whenever possible.As well as books, we stock LST’s Christian Life&… DVD resource series for small groups,Christian music CDs, Traidcraft productsincluding chocolate, and greetings cards.For more information visitwww.lst.ac.uk/bookshopIT and CommunicationTelephone extensions and network pointsare installed in all rooms. The phone systemprovides resident students with their ownLST email account.If you are bringing your own computer, thereare Internet access points in the library,in your room (if you live on campus) andat your allocated desk (as a PG student).Wireless Internet access is available in thelibrary, the student centre and both Aldisand Mitchell residential houses. If you don’thave your own computer, there are publiccomputer terminals for use. There are nocharges for using the Internet as permanentaccess is included in your fees.LST has an Intranet site where studentsand staff can post and share information,both formal and informal. The Intranet isaccessible whether on or off site and acts asa useful tool for the whole community. Manytutors make study materials available on theIntranet through the Forum area.Both full-time and part-time studentsshould consider purchasing a computer. Forwriting a complex academic dissertation withsplit footnotes, Hebrew and Greek fonts,automatically formatted bibliographies etc.we recommend a MAC, Windows or Unixmachine. You will also need word processingand anti-virus software. We primarily useand recommend Apple computers, but ournetwork supports any up-to-date operatingsystem. Our IT team can provide advice oncomputer equipment as well as identifyingspecial deals once you’ve arrived.Student centre &recreationLST has a dedicated student centre which wasnewly refurbished in 2009 with TV lounges,a games room and a gym. Drink and snackmachines are regularly stocked and thestudent kitchen is available for making teaand coffee.Within 5 miles of the campus, there aresquash and badminton courts, golf andsailing facilities and swimming pools.Social eventsThe academic year begins with the fun ofFreshers’ week and ends with GraduationDay celebrations. In-between there aremany opportunities for socialising togetherand highlights include the 'Student Ball' and'Fun Week'. The LST community providesregular entertainment organised by thestudent committee.The Music & Worship department hostslunchtime recitals and evening concertscovering a wide range of music whichincludes opera, jazz, classical and featuresprofessional musicians.WorshipLife at LST centres around our faith in JesusChrist, and worship of him is at the heart ofthe studies, relationships and community life.As a culturally diverse group we appreciateand try to reflect the many different stylesof worship that are represented. On a coupleof occasions during the year we hold a QuietDay, a change from the normal timetable,taking time out to focus on God. The studentcommittee also organises opportunities forprayer and worship.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 17 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 18Life At LSTPastoral CareStudying theology can be very challenging,personally and intellectually. To help withany pastoral and spiritual concerns you mighthave, qualified staff are available for you totalk to. For those who might need specialisedcounselling, this is available through WatfordChristian Counselling Service.DisabilitiesWe welcome applications from studentswith disabilities. We have served studentswith particular needs in the past and areanxious to meet all reasonable requirementsof students with special needs. The groundfloor of Laing is accessible by wheelchair andwe have one purpose-built disabled accessbedroom with bathroom facilities adjacent.The best arrangement is for you to discussyour needs in advance with a member of staffand, if possible, arrange to visit LST so thata mutual assessment can take place. In thisway we can try to devise and agree a solutionthat will be tailor-made to your needs andour ability to provide. Please arrange adiscussion with our Disability Manager,Jenny Aston, on +44 (0)1923 456103 oremail jenny.aston@lst.ac.uk.AccommodationOnsiteThere are three halls of residence, each withits own character: Laing, Aldis and Mitchell– home to around 100 students duringterm time. The rooms are university-style,a mixture of single (approx 60) and twinbedded(approx 40) rooms with washbasins.All rooms are fully furnished and bed linenis provided weekly. Every floor has a kitchenand bath/shower facilities. There is also alaunderette on site.OffsiteFor married students, or those choosing tolive off site, we keep an up-to-date list ofregistered properties available for rent. TheAssistant Registrar can offer assistance infinding accommodation locally.There is no on-site crèche for children but wecan provide information about child mindingand day-care facilities in the area. Visitwww.hillingdon.gov.uk for local areainformation.NorthwoodLST is located in one of London’s greenand leafy suburbs yet it is only 30 minutesby Underground to Baker Street fromcentral London. You can enjoy the quietnessof Northwood together with all that thecosmopolitan city has to offer.As well as London, LST is within easyreach of Watford, St Albans, Windsor andOxford, giving a wide range of options forentertainment, culture, leisure and shopping.LST also has the advantage of being withineasy reach of the picturesque countryside ofHertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.Within Northwood there are all thefacilities you need for daily life, including asupermarket, chemists, baker, banks, coffeeshops, restaurants and pubs.There are several GP surgeries within a shortdistance of campus. There are also severaldental practices within a few miles, includingone in Northwood town centre.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 18 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 19POSTGRADUATE FACULTYAND RESEARCH SUPERVISORSChris JackVice Principal and Lecturerin Applied TheologyBA BD (London) MA (CNAA)Chris joined the faculty inSeptember 1997, but washimself a student, having gained his MA here in1986. A graduate in Modern Languages, Chris holds afirst class Honours BD from London, and is currentlyundertaking PhD studies at Cambridge. For sevenyears he was Principal of Romsey House TheologicalTraining College in Cambridge and has a wealth ofexperience in pastoral ministry. He previously workedin France with the European Christian Mission andcurrently serves on its British and InternationalBoards of Trustees. Both as a chaplain and in theclassroom Chris has a heart particularly for issues ofpastoral care, spiritual development and worship.WilliamAtkinsonAssociate Research FellowMBChB (Edinburgh) MA(CNAA) PhD (Edinburgh)William worked briefly as adoctor before being ordained by Elim PentecostalChurch. He spent 10 years at Kensington Templein London and 10 years at Elim’s college, RegentsTheological College, where for 7 years he wasPrincipal. Since 2007, William has led the ElimPentecostal Church in Braintree, Essex. Williamearned his degree in medicine from EdinburghUniversity, an MA from LST and a PhD in theologyfrom Edinburgh. His PhD researched an aspect of theWord-faith movement.William is interested in supervising researchstudents in: the Word-faith movement andUS independent charismatic Christianity; andPentecostalism (especially British Pentecostalism).He is also interested in New Testament, especiallyMark, Luke-Acts, and Paul; Systematic theology,especially relating to Christ’s death/atonement andpneumatology; Pastoralia and ministry, especiallycharismatic ministries, issues relating to mentalhealth, and women in ministry; and Ecclesiology/religious studies, especially the social and ecclesialpositioning of pentecostal and charismatic groups.Mark BeaumontSenior Lecturer in Islamand MissionMA (Edinburgh) BD (London)PhD (Open University)After studying Philosophyand English literature at Edinburgh University andTheology at London Bible College Mark was Ministerof Dennistoun Baptist Church in Glasgow for fiveyears. He became a member of Arab World Ministriesand taught ESOL in Casablanca, Morocco throughthe 1980s before becoming lecturer in Mission,Ethics and Historical Theology at Birmingham BibleInstitute, where he was involved in the validationof a BA in Theology and an MA in Mission inthe 1990s. His PhD from the Oxford Centre forMission Studies was subsequently published asChristology in Dialogue with Muslims in 2005. Hehas published journal articles and book chapters onChristian interpretation of the Qur’an, and Musliminterpretation of the Bible, and has contributedentries to the Encyclopedia of the Bible and itsReception on Muslim interpretations of Biblicalthemes. He is currently co-editing with MahaEl-Kaisy Friemuth of the Catholic University ofLeuven a text and translation of a refutation of thedivinity of Christ attributed to al-Ghazali. He was avisiting lecturer in Missiology in India, in Christian-Muslim relations in Bosnia, and in Islamic Studies atBirmingham University.Mark’s research interests are in Christian relationswith Muslims, especially concerning Christology,the Trinity and Scripture; Muslim interpretationof Biblical themes and Christian interpretation ofQur’anic themes.He has been active in leading worship andpreaching in the Midlands and is a council memberof Arab World Ministries UK.GrahamCHeesmanAssociate Research FellowBD (London) MPhil (CNAA)PhD (QUB)Graham was, until recently,the director of the Centre for Theological Educationin Belfast, before that, the principal of a biblecollege, a missionary and a pastor. He is a staffworker in Europe for the European EvangelicalAccrediting Association and has acted as lecturerand consultant in theological education in variousparts of the world. He has published three booksand a number of articles and is editor of onejournal and consulting editor of another, in thesubject of theological education.Graham is interested in supervising PhD and otherpostgraduate students in the area of theologicaleducation. He has supervised students in such areasas concepts in theological education, theologicaleducation and distance learning, training ofmissionaries, church and seminary relations, womenin theological education and contextualisation oftheological education. He has especial knowledgeof the European and African situations but hassupervised doctoral students from Europe, Africa,North America, India and the Far East. He greatlyenjoys supervising studies of a local situation intheological education, bring to bear on it ideas ofgood practice and good thinking in the subject.Conrad GempfLecturer in New TestamentAB (Gordon College) MTS(Boston) PhD (Aberdeen)Conrad was born andbrought up just outside NewYork City. He read for hisfirst degree at Gordon College, going on to takehis Masters at Boston University, before moving toScotland to do his PhD on the book of Acts underHoward Marshall. Conrad spent a post-doctoralyear at Cambridge and Tyndale house beforejoining LST in 1989 to lecture in New Testament.Conrad’s speciality areas are Mark, Luke, Actsand the backgrounds of the Pauline letters. Hehas acted as a translation/theological advisor tothe NIV Translation Committee, to Rob Lacey onhis translation of the gospels, and to Siku on theNew Testament of The Manga Bible. He has alsocontributed to, or edited a large number of booksand reference works, including IVP’s New BibleCommentary; The Dictionary of Paul and His Letters;The Book of Acts in its Graeco-Roman Setting andChristian Life & Today’s World.Jean-MarcHeimerdingerLecturer in Hebrew andJudaismBA (Strasbourg) M es L(Lyons) Deug in Hebrew(Lyons) PhD (Reading)Originally from Alsace, France, Jean-Marc teachescourses in Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew texts, DiscourseAnalysis of Biblical Texts and Judaism. He workedas a French teacher in France and West Africa andwas also pastor of a Baptist church in Lyons. Hedeveloped an interest in the Hebrew languagewhile working as a research assistant in thedepartment of Hebrew Studies at Lyons University.His work led to a PhD in Hebrew Linguistics atReading University. The thesis provides a linguisticanalysis of discourse features in Old Testamentnarratives.Jean-Marc’s Hebrew studies have also led to awider interest in Judaism, the role of the Biblein Jewish thought and the Jewish interpretationof the Bible. Jean-Marc’s main research interestsare the linguistic analysis and the exegesis of theHebrew Bible, but what matters most to him is todemonstrate the ongoing relevance of the HebrewScriptures in the life of faith and to link biblicalthought with spiritual life.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 19 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 20Paul HelmAssociate Research FacultyBA MA (Oxon)Paul Helm was Professor ofHistory and Philosophy ofReligion at King’s College,London, 1993-2000. Previous to that he was a Readerin Philosophy at the University of Liverpool, where hetaught for many years. He is now a Teaching Fellowat Regent College, Vancouver, where he was J.I.PackerProfessor of Philosophical Theology 2001-5. He alsoteaches at the Highland Theological College.Paul is interested in supervising research studentsin Philosophy of Religion, Systematic Theology andTheology of the Reformation. Paul’s interests arein all aspects of philosophical theology and in anyChristian theological views that have philosophicalimplications. In particular, he is currently interestedin God’s relation to time (with reference to theoriesof the temporal order) and philosophical aspects ofthe ideas of John Calvin. He approaches these in anunabashedly analytic mode, and so his intellectualconnections and sympathies are more with ReformedOrthodoxy and medievalism than with modern‘continental’ philosophy.Andrew KirkAssociate Research FacultyBD (London) BA (Cantab)MPhil (London)AKC (King's College, London)Andrew’s whole workinglife has been in teaching at a postgraduate levelin different forms of adult education. He has wideexperience in teaching in a cross-cultural situation.His most recent teaching responsibilities have beenas a visiting lecturer in the MTh mission programmeof the Protestant Institute for Mission Studiesin Budapest, in the MA in Contextual Missiologyprogramme of the International Baptist TheologicalSeminary (IBTS) in Prague and the MA programmeof the Baptist Faculty, University of Bucharest.Andrew is interested in supervising research studentsdoing research in the field of Missiology, in particularissues to do with the Theology of Mission, theContextualisation of the Gospel, Witness in a SecularEnvironment, Apologetics, Interreligious matters(especially touching Islam and the West) and LatinAmerican Theology and Mission.Tony LaneProfessor of HistoricalTheologyMA BD DD (Oxon)Tony studied Maths andTheology at Oxford andCambridge before joining LST’s faculty in 1973. Hehas remained here since, apart from a year awayspent teaching in Kenya and researching in the USA.In 2000 he was recognised by Brunel University asProfessor of Historical Theology and in 2004 hewas awarded the degree of Doctor of Divinity byOxford University.An enthusiast for Christian doctrine, andespecially its history, Tony has the ability toexpress complex doctrinal concepts. His desireis for students to become more aware of theriches of the Christian heritage. For many yearsTony chaired the Tyndale Fellowship DoctrineGroup and he is one of the Presidium that runsfour-yearly international congresses on Calvinresearch. He has examined PhDs for variousuniversities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Londonand Edinburgh.Tony is interested in supervising students inhistorical theology. His prime specialisms areCalvin and Bernard of Clairvaux, though he hasalso supervised theses on other theologiansfrom the Early Church, the Middle Ages and thesixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well asJürgen Moltmann. Theological themes that areof interest to him are especially Scripture andtradition, sin and grace, justification, sacramentsand Catholic-Protestant dialogue.Alison LoLecturer in Old TestamentBTh (Evangel Seminary,Hong Kong) MDiv (TrinityInternational University,Illinois) PhD (Glos)Alison was born and brought up in Hong Kong.She earned her PhD degree in Old Testamentfrom the University of Gloucestershire (2002).Alison was Visiting Scholar at the HebrewUniversity of Jerusalem (2003-2004), undertakingher post-doctoral research on Medieval JewishPerspective on Job 1-2. Before joining the facultyat LST, she taught at the Chinese University ofHong Kong (2004-2007).Alison’s area of special interest is in wisdomliterature, prophetic literature, and the Psalms.GrahamMcFarlaneBA Course Leader andSenior Lecturer inSystematic TheologyBA MA (CNAA) Dip Ed(Glasgow) TQSE (RE) PhD (London)Graham lectures in Systematic Theology. Hetrained at LST (BA & MA), and taught RE for 4years before taking his PhD at King’s College(KQC) with Colin Gunton. He joined the School’sfaculty in 1990 as Lecturer in Systematic Theologyand Assistant Director of Research. Graham enjoysencouraging people to think through their faith.Graham supervises research students in SystematicTheology from an Evangelical perspective. He isparticularly interested in atonement, hamartiology,relational theology which includes trinitariantheology, christology, pneumatology, theologicalanthropology and soteriology. His research interestin Edward Irving continues as well as interest inother nineteenth century Scottish theologians. Hehas successfully supervised to completion severalPhDs in Orthodox and Romanian theology. He hasa keen interest in contemporary culture and therelationship between theology, modern art and ourchanging culture.Peter MeadAssociate Research FellowBA (UWE Bristol) MDivMA (Multnomah BiblicalSeminary) DMin (Gordon-Conwell Theology Seminary)Peter serves as an International Minister withOperation Mobilisation and as a mentor in the CorDeo mentored training programme. He is also oneof the Langham Preaching trainers. These rolesallow him to teach in Bible colleges, conferenceand mission events around the world. He is veryinvolved in the ministry of the local church.Peter is interested in supervising MTh researchstudents in homiletics. He is especially interestedin expository approaches to preaching, the role ofpreaching in spiritual formation, the interaction ofpreaching with hermeneutics and preaching thebiblical genres. Interests also include cross-culturalhomiletics, contemporary preaching, creativepreaching, theology of preaching and studies ofpreaching in the Bible (especially Hebrews assermon, and the speeches in Acts, as well as thepreaching of the OT prophets and Jesus).Steve MotyerTheology & CounsellingCourse Leader and Lecturerin New Testament andHermeneuticsMA (Cantab) MLitt (Bristol)PhD (London)Steve studied at Cambridge, Bristol, London andTubingen Universities and has written scholarlybooks on Romans 9-11, and the ‘Jews’ in John’sGospel. Recently his lifelong interest in hermeneuticshas extended into looking at the relationshipbetween psychology and theology, and he is trainingas a psychotherapist in connection with leading theTheology & Counselling programme at the School.Steve has a wide range of research interests,including John’s Gospel (both literature andtheology), Paul, Hebrews and Revelation in theNew Testament area, as well as Hermeneuticsand the interface between Christian theology andanthropology on the one hand, and contemporarypsychology and psychotherapy on the other. Withthis combination, it’s not surprising that he’s alsointerested in the impact of psychology on biblicalinterpretation, and in the ‘psychological’ reading ofbiblical texts!LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 20 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 21Bishop Michael JNazir-AliAssociate Research FacultyBA (Karachi) BLitt (Oxon)MLitt (Cantab) ThD (AustralianCollege of Theology, NSW)DD (Lambeth)Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali was the 106th Bishop ofRochester, for 15 years, until 1 September 2009.He is originally from Asia and was the first nonwhiteDiocesan Bishop in the Church of England.He was appointed in 1994. Before that he was theGeneral Secretary of CMS from 1989-1994. Heholds both British and Pakistani citizenship and from1999 was a member of the House of Lords wherehe was active in a number of areas of national andinternational concern. He has both a Christian anda Muslim family background and is now President ofthe Oxford Centre for Training, Research, Advocacyand Development (OXTRAD).Michael is interested in the following areas ofresearch: Mission and Dialogue, Islam: history,Christian Muslim Relations, Sufism, Shari’a, AnglicanCommunion, Ecumenicalism especially Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue and United churches.SeanOliver-DeeAssociate Research FellowBA PGCE (London) MTh(Brunel) PhD (Middlesex)Sean completed his PhD inBritish engagement in issues of Islamic governancein the Summer 2008 at LST. Since then he hasworked freelance, writing papers for a politicalthink-tank and NGOs. He delivered the LST Level 3Islam in the Modern World course in 2007/8 andcontinues to take seminars and lectures on anoccasional basis at the School.In addition to his work at LST, Sean is also AssociateResearcher for the Anglican Representative to theEuropean Union. He is a regular consultant forgovernment on identity issues and has writtenseveral papers for NGOs and think-tanks and hisPhD was published by Rowman and Littlefield inAugust 2009.Sean is interested in supervising researchstudents in the field of Islamic identity andauthority issues. This could focus on the theologyof authority and/or political theory. It could alsofocus on modern salafist philosophy, both in Indiaand in the Middle East. Sean’s own research hasexamined Western governmental engagementwith such Islamic governance as well as examiningquestions of citizenship and identity for bothChristians and Muslims.Janet PennyMA in IntegrativePsychotherapy CourseLeader, Lecturer inCounsellingBA Hons (Reading) MSc,PPDip (London Metropolitan)Janet is a Chartered Counselling Psychologistaccredited by the British Psychological Society andhas worked in the public sector with children andadults. She currently runs her own private practiceand is researching spirituality in psychotherapy.Janet is also involved with training GP Registrarsand teaches psychology as a Visiting Lecturer at theUniversity of Reading.Andre RadmallLecturer in CounsellingBA (Middlesex) MSc(Buckinghamshire)MA (Hertfordshire)Andre’s first training wasas a psychiatric nurse. Most of Andre’s careerhas been in the mental health field, working withsocial services, adolescent units and more recentlymanaging an eating disorders unit. Andre has trainedas a psychotherapist and started a successful privatepractice, studied theology and was ordained to theAnglican ministry as a voluntary curate.Andre’s research interests are in the fields ofaddiction psychology and the influence of narrativeon identity formation and relational systems.Julie RobbAcademic Advisor to the MAby Distance Learning andResearch SupervisorBSc (Cardiff) PGDip (Leeds) BAMTh (Brunel) PhD (London)Born into a Christian family, Julie first studiedBiochemistry, before qualifying and working as adietician in the NHS. Having come to LST to studytheology, she completed her doctoral studies in2003. Her particular interests are the use of theOT in the NT, the inter-testamental period, theGospels and Acts. She has been appointed a Bishop’sAdviser on Selection for the St Albans Diocese,has taught on their continuing ministry educationcourses and for the now defunct St Albans andOxford Ministry Course.Julie has written for Scripture Union in their‘Encounter with God’ series of Bible study notes, andwritten reviews for JSNT and Evangelical Quarterly.Julie is interested in supervising research in the NewTestament, particularly in Luke-Acts, Matthew, Johnand Jesus. She also has interests in Christology, biblicaltheology and hermeneutics, the use of the OT in theNT and in inter-testamental Judaism and the NT.Anna RobbinsSenior Lecturer in Theologyand Contemporary StudiesBA (Carleton) MRE MA(Acadia) PhD (Wales)Anna came to faith in Christat a young age while growingup in Atlantic Canada. She studied political sciencein Ottawa, and after working for the Red CrossSociety, went on to study theology and serve inBaptist ministry in Nova Scotia before moving toWales to research Christian social ethics. She joinedLST’s faculty in 2000.Anna researches, writes, and speaks internationallyin the areas of social ethics, contemporary cultureand apologetics, challenging Christians to thinkclearly about living a biblically transformative faithin a rapidly-changing world.Anna supervises students in theology, ethics,and contemporary culture. In particular, she isinterested in ethical methodology, and the interfacebetween theology, contemporary thought andapologetical method. She has a specific interest inthe work of several theologians, including ReinholdNiebuhr, Walter Rauschensbusch, P.T. Forsyth, AlanP. F. Sell, and H. Richard Niebuhr. Her own researchis currently focused on the interface between ethicsand apologetics, and the relation of the individualto society in ethical practice.Keith SmallAssociate Research FellowBA (Western MichiganUniversity) ThM (DallasTheological Seminary)PhD (Brunel)Keith’s PhD was in Islamics, through LST. Dr Smallhas taught undergraduate and postgraduate levelsin Britain and internationally concerning Islamicsand Christian ministries to Muslims. In addition tohis academic credentials he has over twenty yearsof ministry experience to Muslims in the UK.Keith is interested in supervising research studentsin Qur’anic textual criticism, comparative textualcriticism between the New Testament and theQur’an, comparative topics concerning the Bibleand the Qur’an, and areas of comparative Islamicand Christian theology.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 21 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 22WendySomervilleVisiting LecturerBA MSc MB ChB FRCPPrior to training in theologyand counselling Wendy wasa consultant physician involved in training doctorsand other professionals in New Zealand and theUK. She is also a BACP accredited counsellor/psychotherapist, currently running a private practicewith adult individual and couple clients, andproviding counselling supervision for individuals andgroups. Research interests include the experience ofcounsellors and therapists in training.On our MA in Integrative Psychotherapy Wendyis involved in the vital task of accompanyingour students as they integrate their faith andtheology with their experience and understandingas therapists.Max TurnerProfessor EmeritusMA PhD (Cantab) FRSAMax studied medicine andtheology at Cambridge andthen went on to completehis NT doctorate on Luke-Acts there. With theexception of a five-year secondment as lecturer inthe University of Aberdeen, he has been with LSTsince 1974. He returned from Aberdeen (1991)to become the Director of Research, then Vice-Principal (1996), and in 1998 became the School’sfirst lecturer to be recognised as Professor.His major books are on the Holy Spirit (Power fromon High and The Holy Spirit and Spiritual Gifts). Hehas also written Linguistics and Biblical Interpretation(with Peter Cotterell). He has supervised tocompletion and publication some 15 doctoral theses,and greatly enjoys the relationships such projectsinvolve.Max, a Baptist minister, has been a regular speakerat church training/conference venues and amember of EA’s Committee for Unity and Truthamongst Evangelicals.Kate VineVisiting LecturerBA (Brunel) MA (Brunel) PgD(Hertfordshire)Kate is a State Registered ArtTherapist with the HealthProfessions Council and is currently working inmainstream educational settings with children andyoung people. After initial studies in the visual artsshe gained postgraduate qualifications in theologybefore completing her professional training in ArtTherapy. She has experience of working in the fieldof adult mental health and learning disability.On our MA in Integrative Psychotherapy Kateparticularly relishes the opportunity to bring thetwo sides of her career and interests together,coming in as a Visiting Lecturer to run the modulein the Use of Art in Therapy.Steve WaltonSenior Lecturer in Greekand New TestamentStudiesBSc (Birmingham) MA(Cantab) PhD (Sheffield)Steve served on a church staff, in student ministrywith UCCF, advised people on God’s call with theChurch Pastoral Aid Society, was a househusband,a bishop’s chaplain, and lectured at Bedford Collegeand St John’s College, Nottingham. He came to LSTin 1999.Steve’s passion is to help others engage with theNT for themselves. He is therefore an enthusiasticteacher of Greek. Steve is interested in supervisingresearch students in New Testament, particularlyin the theology and critical study of Luke andActs, Mark, Jesus, and Paul (particularly, but notexclusively, Philippians and 1 and 2 Thessalonians).He also has interests in textual criticism,NT understandings of God, Christology andpneumatology, theological readings of Scripture(including biblical theology and hermeneutics),narrative criticism, the appropriation of the OT inthe NT, Greek grammar and syntax, and has alsojoint-supervised theses in Christian Muslim issues.Chris WigramAssociate Research FellowBA MA (CNAA)PhD (The Netherlands)Chris has taught both Englishand Religious Educationat secondary level, and worked for OperationMobilisation with OM ships. He then servedwith OMF in the Philippines. Up until 2008, Chriswas OMF International’s UK Director. He is nowthe International Director for European ChristianMission International (ECMI). Chris is interestedin Mission Studies especially the interfacebetween the use of the Bible and mission, howinfluential the Bible has actually been in thepractice of mission. The hermeneutics of mission,how different parts of the world read the Bible,how these challenge western theology and theimplications of this for Christianity worldwide.John WilksDirector of Open LearningBA MA (Keele) BA (CNAA)PhD (OU)John’s call to Christianservice took the form of ashift in subjects rather than careers. Initially trainedin music, taking prizes in International competitionsfor orchestral composition, he subsequentlystudied theology at LST and St John’s College,Nottingham. Now an Old Testament specialist, hisresearch focused on the structure of Isaiah 40-55.He prefers to maintain a diverse range of interests,however, and is as preoccupied with subjects suchas contemporary opera and minimalism as withthe evolution/creation debate, male (hetero-)sexuality and the development of monotheismin Ancient Israel. He is the author of the ‘DeeperEncounter’ series, a six-volume set of small groupstudy notes published by Scripture Union, and oneof the Editors for Evangelical Quarterly.RobertWilloughbyLecturer in New TestamentBA PGCE (Nottingham) BAMA (CNAA)Robert did his first degreein modern languages at Nottingham and went onto teach them at a large comprehensive school inDerby for four years. During this time he workedamongst Asian immigrants, which eventually ledhim to short-term service in India with OperationMobilization. He has served on several missionboards.A graduate of LST, Robert began teaching NewTestament here in 1984 and spent two yearsresearching John’s Gospel in Cambridge.Robert teaches the Bible and Social Transformationand Theology and Social Transformation on theMA course. He takes a keen interest in currentaffairs locally, nationally and internationally and isinvolved as much as time permits.Robert will consider supervising research into theNew Testament, especially into all aspects ofthe Gospels to MTh level. He is also interestedin supervising students in the field of social andpolitical theology, the theology of children and theinteraction of theology and the arts.LST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 22 12/08/2011 12:33

LST 23ApplicationsHow to applyResearch programmes start in Octoberand January each year. The MA coursesstart in September. You should apply forthese at least four months in advance. Lateapplications are accepted, but your entry maybe delayed, particularly if you are applyingfrom outside the UK.If you would find it helpful, we can arrange aninformal interview. This gives you the chanceto talk with a member of staff, visit thecampus and discuss finance.You should complete the relevant applicationforms. There are separate forms for the MAsand research programmes, so please ensureyou have the correct form. All of the formscan be accessed on our website.All applications should be addressed to:Postgraduate Registrar, London School ofTheology, Green Lane, Northwood, HA6 2UW.Eligible applicants will normally beinterviewed either by a panel of tutors or apotential supervisor (not applicable to the MAby Distance Education).Do consider joining us for an Enquirers’ Dayto find out more about life and study at LST.Check out our website for the latest dates.FinanceAs well as tuition fees and living expenses,there are smaller costs to be aware of, suchas photocopying, examination fees and thesisbinding. You will also need a computer towrite up your thesis.The Directory of Grant Making Trusts is auseful resource for finding possible sources ofsupport. However, there are very few grantsand scholarships available, and there is stiffcompetition for these.Visit our website for more information aboutfinance at www.lst.ac.uk.International studentsIf English is not your first language you willneed to arrange to take the British Council’sEnglish test. We cannot confirm your placeuntil you have produced an IELTS test reportand reached a score of 7.0 (all individualelements should be 6.5 or higher) or anequivalent English language proficiencyreport, i.e. TOEFL 600. There are many testcentres, easily sourced on the Internet. Yourproficiency in English will also be consideredduring your interview.International students should note that non-UK/EU passport holders are only admittedto the UK for full-time research, though, incertain circumstances and by agreement ofthe School, they may be able to undertakepart-time research while living outside the UK.If you are applying from outside the EU,we strongly advise that you submit yourapplication at least nine months ahead of theacademic year you wish to begin studies orno later than 30 April of the year of entry,as international applications take longer toprocess.We will also only be able to accept you whenyou can guarantee to meet the costs of yourstudies.If you are applying from a non-EU country,you won’t normally be permitted to take paidwork in the UK.LST is an accredited educational institutionwith the UK Border and ImmigrationAuthority. Students are therefore eligible tostudy in the UK as long as they successfullycomplete the LST application process andfulfil all other UK visa entry requirements. Forfurther details regarding study in the UK visitwww.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/.Middlesex UniversityProgrammes currently running atLondon School of Theology arevalidated by Middlesex University.Visit www.mdx.ac.ukAmerican partnersA number of students at Asbury TheologicalSeminary (Kentucky), Gordon-ConwellTheological Seminary (Boston) and BethelSeminary (Minneapolis) in the USA areregistered for PhDs in collaboration with LST.ContactFor enquiries regarding all of our postgraduatecourses please contact the PostgraduateAdministrator on +44 (0)1923 456162 oremail PGRegistrar@lst.ac.uk.Be Filled With A Light That Won't FadeLST5642 - Postgraduate Prospectus revise v8REPRO.indd 23 12/08/2011 12:33

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