Westminster Theological Centre

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Westminster Theological Centre
Principal Dr Lucy Peppiatt
Location
Cheltenham, UK
Website www.wtctheology.org.uk

WTC (previously Westminster Theological Centre) is an inter-denominational, charismatic theological college with head offices in Cheltenham, England, and learning centres throughout the UK. WTC's vision is to deliver theological education integrating the best of scholarship with the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit to transform, heal and release God’s people into His purposes.

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WTC delivers part-time courses in Kingdom theology at undergraduate and postgraduate levels which are all validated by the University of Chester. Courses include the CertHE, BA(Hons), Graduate Diploma (also with vocational options in Student Ministry and Church Planting & Leadership), and MA. The courses are delivered through a pioneering blend of blend of in-person teaching, web learning and video-conferencing making it possible for students to study university level theology around their everyday commitments. Locally, students study at local learning centres ("Hubs") avoiding the isolation of traditional distance learning.

History

WTC began at St Mary's, Bryanston Square, Central London, in 2006, under the leadership of Crispin Fletcher-Louis and with the support of the Vicar of St Mary's (John Peters) and members of the church. Originally the college aimed to offer ordination courses to Anglican ordinands as well as theological study to lay students, with students remaining based in their home churches and contexts of influence. Under the leadership of Dr Lucy Peppiatt, who became the second Principal in 2013, the college was reoriented to serve, primarily, the independent church constituency in the UK who have no dedicated theological colleges. However, the student body is still drawn from a wide range of church affiliations including traditional denominations. Since 2013, WTC has also expanded its academic staff, the range of courses it offers and the number of Hubs (partnerships with local churches where students study locally). Currently, there are twelve Hubs in the UK, including Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Hubs

The unique flavour of studying with WTC is largely defined by the experience of studying locally in a worshipping and learning community known as a Hub. This creative model fosters an environment where students join prophetic, worshipping communities that learn together. Hubs meet on Monday or Tuesday evenings, depending on the location, and are environments in which students can form meaningful relationships with fellow students, have time and space to discuss the issues arising in the teaching as well as worshipping together.

Our Hubs are where the learning community takes shape:

Each Hub has a Hub Director (HD) who is responsible for creating a great worshipping and learning environment in the Hub that enables you to feel supported in your studies. The HD is a student’s main point of contact with WTC, and WTC’s main point of contact with our host church partner.

Hubs are located in Bristol, Cambridge, East Midlands, East Sussex, Hampshire, Manchester, North East London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South London, Thames Valley, and West Midlands.

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