Each course at the College is taught in self-contained course units or classes over one semester or during a short one-week intensive session. A modular approach allows students to select a variety of paths towards the completion of the integrated course in theology. Each undergraduate course unit in the curriculum has been given a credit rating of TEN units.

Although each course is distinct in its content and entry qualifications, all courses are integrated so that the appropriate award can be gained at any of the exit points, from one year to four years or the part-time equivalent.

Course units are offered in three subject areas: Biblical Studies, Christian Theology and Church History, and Practical and Social Theology.

Within each subject area of study there are a number of specific course units. Within the general area of BIBLICAL STUDIES, course units are offered in specific areas of Old and New Testament, Biblical languages and interpretation. The area of CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY AND CHURCH HISTORY includes course units in Christian Dogmatics, Philosophical Theology and Church History. The area of PRACTICAL AND SOCIAL THEOLOGY includes course units in a wide range of ministry subjects as well as course units in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including English Literature, Youth Work, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and Comparative Religion. top

Each academic year or session is divided into two semesters, Autumn and Spring. The Autumn Semester is of fourteen weeks duration including lectures, study and examination periods. The Spring Semester is of sixteen weeks duration including lectures, study and examination periods except for students on ‘block placements’ where the Spring Semester will normally be extended to incorporate the placement. Honours degree students will normally complete twelve course units during each academic year while ordinary degree students will complete ten per academic year. The College also has two short ‘inter-sessions’: one is in January, and one in May. This allows full and part-time students to take a course unit within a one-week intensive period.

When transferring to American or Canadian colleges, it should be noted that all course units at Nazarene Theological College should be credited with three class hours.

Each of the College's courses may be completed by part-time as well as full-time study. The modular shape of the course makes them more accessible to part-time students who can enrol in up to one-half of the number of course units a full-time student would complete in a year. top

The College uses a variety of assessment techniques including course work and examination, projects, placements and self-assessment and peer assessment. The degree courses are assessed by a combination of continuous assessment and final examinations, while the diploma and certificate courses employ continuous assessment only.

Graduation, which takes place in October, is the climax of the session for the whole college, and involves not just the graduates but all students. Scholarships and prizes are also awarded. All students are expected to be present.

The College welcomes students who simply want to take a course unit or two. These ‘occasional students’ don’t have to go through the formality of application and interviews, but can simply register at the start of the semester. A leaflet describing the course units currently on offer is available from the registrar.

Evening classes and day classes can be taken for credit (i.e. completing all the course work), without any commitment to a full college programme. These course units could later be transferred into a certificate, diploma, or full degree course. top