Manchester & High Peak
For the ordinary Christian
who wants to go deeper.
Accessible theological training that is free to attend, focussed on God’s word, and designed to fit around everyday life.
What is it?
One school. Two locations. Shared mission.
20
Saturday mornings
Over two years, 9am–12:30pm. Worship, two teaching blocks, and space to ask questions.
9
Partner Churches
Churches across Greater Manchester and High Peak, partnering together to bring accessible theology to their congregations.
Free
Cost to attend
We want everybody to be able to participate, so our standard pathway is totally free to join.
From the director
“For years I have wondered what would happen if we could make it possible for every Christian to go deeper in their knowledge of God and his Word. School of Theology is our best answer to this, as we seek to explore God’s truth in a way that makes sense to ordinary believers and fits alongside everyday life .”
Tom O’Toole
Programme Director, Manchester School of Theology
Upcoming sessions
Manchester · 2026–27
New Testament
Synoptic Gospels
Tom O'Toole
Doctrine
Person of Christ
Tom O'Toole
New Testament
John's Gospel
Neil Hudson
Doctrine
The Church
Neil Hudson
SoT Extra
Discipleship
Matt Hatch
This session will be a deep dive into what the Bible teaches about discipleship. How do we grow and develop as followers of Jesus, and what practices can we embed into our lives and churches?
Two pathways
Choose your journey.
Free
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Standard pathway
All teaching sessions, post-session discussion questions, and accompanying reading lists. Open to anyone.
20 Saturday morning sessions
Post-session discussion questions
Audio recordings & handouts
Recommended reading lists
£200 · Two years
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Accredited pathway
Everything in the standard pathway, plus three assessed assignments earning credits toward undergraduate study at Nazarene Theological College.
Everything in standard pathway
Three 1,500-word assignments
Academic credits toward NTC courses
Access to NTC library
Our values
Faithful, thoughtful, and kind.
“Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation.” — Psalm 25:5
Biblical & Christ-centred
We are rooted in Scripture, focused on the gospel, and committed to the historic orthodox Christian faith confessed through the centuries.
For the local church
We want to work in partnership with local churches to help in their mission by strengthening discipleship and developing Biblically grounded leaders.
Unity in mission
We are partnership of different churches working together across Greater Manchester and High Peak, with no single church at the centre.
Accessible depth
Our teaching is designed for ordinary believers with everyday lives. It is important to us for it to make sense to people and fit alongside a busy life.
Support Us
Help keep theology accessible.
School of Theology is free to attend. Partner churches contribute financially, and an annual gift day helps sustain teaching, venues, and resources. Every gift makes a difference.
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