Theology for the everyday Christian.
Most Christians want to go deeper in God’s word. School of Theology exists to make that possible without the barriers of cost, time, or academic background.
“They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning, so that the people could understand what was being read.”
Nehemiah 8:8
Built out of a need we kept noticing.
Ten years ago, we realised that there were lots of people in our congregations who were hungry to engage with their faith and God’s word at a deeper level than Sunday mornings allowed. But formal theological education felt out of reach: either the level felt intimidating or the format felt too expensive and too time-consuming.
The question wasn’t whether people could handle big ideas. It was whether we could build something that removed the barriers.
School of Theology was the answer. It runs as a partnership between local churches and we see it as something that belongs to and serves the churches it comes from. For over a decade in Manchester we have been blessed to see hundreds of ordinary believers engaging with the whole sweep of Scripture and Christian teaching. In 2026 we launched a second base in the High Peak, and we are continuing to grow.
You don’t need to be a ‘theology type’.
You just need to want to go deeper.
The people who come to School of Theology are ordinary believers from all walks of life, with all kinds of biblical backgrounds. What they share is a hunger to understand their faith more deeply and to grow as disciples.
One Saturday morning. Two teaching blocks. Real community.
Sessions run on Saturday mornings, 9:00am to 12:30pm, once a month across two years. Each morning follows a similar rhythm.
Teaching is delivered by a range of speakers, all of whom are asked to pitch their sessions for ordinary believers rather than academic audiences. Sessions include group discussions and exercises, plus time for Q&A, in addition to the teaching from the front.
Afterwards, we provide follow-up discussion questions that people can work through with others from their church group to help connect the teaching to their own context.
United on the big issues.
Open-handed on secondary questions.
Manchester School of Theology is committed to the historic, orthodox Christian faith as revealed in Scripture and confessed by the Church through the centuries. The following represents the theological ground we hold in common, and within which all teaching at School of Theology takes place.
On matters beyond this shared foundation — including baptism, church governance, spiritual gifts, and other secondary questions — we recognise that faithful Christians may hold different views. We ask all who teach at the School to hold such differences with humility and generosity.
In partnership with Nazarene Theological College.
For those who want to go further, School of Theology offers an optional accredited pathway in partnership with Nazarene Theological College one of the UK’s leading theological colleges, based in Manchester.
Three 1,500-word assignments over two years earn undergraduate-level academic credits toward NTC courses, and participants gain access to the NTC library. The accredited pathway costs £200 for the full two years.
Learn more about the accredited pathway →
Ready to go deeper?
Whether you’re an individual looking to attend or a church leader exploring partnership, we’d love to hear from you. You’re welcome to come along and experience a session before making any commitment.
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.
