FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • We affirm the modernisation of the New Hampshire Confession of Faith. You can read it here.

  • We offer the Access Course, a three year Bdiv program, and a two-year Grimke Masters program. Auditing the Bdiv program is also available.

    Access to the Bdiv requires completing the Access Course, while access to the Grimke Masters requires completing the Bdiv (or equivalent).

  • Our three-year course is a comprehensive course which includes Old Testament, New Testament, Bible Handling, Systematic Theology, Preaching, Evangelism & Apologetics, Pastoral Care, Missiology, Women in the Church, Children’s & Youth Ministry, The Church, Women in the Church, and Church History.

  • Our teaching takes place in a variety of ways. Students in Scotland will generally attend in-person at one of our hubs where a facilitator will guide you through pre-recorded videos, lead you in classroom discussion and answer any questions you have. Those who can’t attend a hub will work through exactly the same material as part of an online cohort.

    Our teaching style is based on community learning and all of our teaching and assessments are tailored in such a way that they enable and equip you as you serve in your local church.

  • Students will have access to the Ragged portal which will enable them to complete their weekly reading in preparation of the classes and complete the weekly comprehension tests which cover that week’s class material.  Students will also use the portal to submit their final assessment for each module which will either be an exam, an essay or a presentation.  

    Each year is split into 2 semesters and students will cover 3 modules per semester. Students will progress through the modules 1 module at a time.

  • Students at our Scottish hubs will start in either August or January; but we are able to accept students from other countries at any time of year so please submit your application as soon as you’ve decided that you’d like to study at Ragged.

  • Our current student fees are as follows – Access Course - £850, Bdiv - £2,500 per year, Audit - £500, Masters - TBC

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  • At this stage, we have chosen not to pursue formal accreditation. We believe it is valuable to our students for Ragged's courses to be endorsed and affiliated with theologically robust, rigorous institutions and ministry partners whose ethos and approach closely align with ours.

    All Ragged faculty members hold teaching and ministry degrees from accredited institutions, ensuring the academic credibility of our training. Choosing not to be bound by formal accreditation in the UK also allows us to maintain flexibility in how we teach and assess, making our courses more practical, contextual, and accessible, especially for those serving in hard places.