The Elim Wimbledon Certificate in Pentecostal Theology, Ministry and Practice is offered as a part-time course over two years. It comprises of 24 modules encompassing several theological disciplines. Those disciplines include: Biblical Studies; Christian Apologetics, Hermeneutics, Practical Theology, Pneumatology, Church History and Dogmatics.
The next entry date to start the Certificate is January 2026. Classes take place in-person on a Tuesdays evening (7pm - 9:30pm) and are supplemented by Saturday study days every 6 weeks.
The classes are taught by Dr Sheryl Arthur and Pastor Jon Featherstone along with a range of guest speakers (all who are expert practitioners in their field). The classes incorporate a range of practical activities (for example, discussions, debates, group work and Q&A). Some modules also include a ministry practicum (for example, preaching, evangelism, inner healing and the prophetic).
The in-person classes are enhanced by access to online resources/activities on the Elim Wimbledon Moodle site so that students can continue their learning in between classes and connect with their peers via online forums.
Assessments are designed to enable students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding as well as reflect on their personal transformation.
There will be regular homework activities and an in-depth assignment for each module. The assignments may take the form of a written piece of work or practical activity and reflection. To succeed in the course, students will need to:
There are no formal entry requirements for the Elim Wimbledon Certificate in Pentecostal Theology, Ministry and Practice. Whilst this course will be taught from a Pentecostal perspective, we welcome applications from all church denominations.
Those who successfully complete the course will receive an Elim Wimbledon certificate.
Paid in full: £1160
If paid in 3 instalments: £430 each
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 9th January - Tuesday 6th February
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 3rd February
Half term week (no class)
Tuesday 13th February
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 20th February - Tuesday 26th March
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 23rd March
Easter Break (no classes)
Tuesday 2nd April/Tuesday 9th April
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 16th April - Tuesday 21st May
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 18th May
Half term week (no class)
Tuesday 28th May
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 4th June - Tuesday 9th July
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 6th July
Summer Break (no classes)
Tuesday 16th July - Tuesday 3rd September
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 10th September - Tuesday 15th October
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 12th October
Half term week (no class)
Tuesday 22nd October - Tuesday 29th October
Evening classes (Tuesdays 7pm - 9:30pm)
Tuesday 5th November - Tuesday 10th December
Study Day (Saturday 10am - 4pm)
Saturday 7th December
End of Year 1/Christmas Break (no classes)
Term 1A
Wednesday evenings 8th January - 12th February
Saturday Study Day 8th February
Half Term
Wednesday 19th February
Term 1B
Wednesday evenings 26th February - 2nd April
Saturday Study Day 29th March
Easter Break
Wednesday 9th & 16th April
Term 2A
Wednesday 23rd April - 28th May
Saturday Study Day 24th May
Half Term
Wednesday 4th & 11th June
Saturday Study day - 10th May
Term 2B
Wednesday 18th June - Wednesday 23rd July
Saturday Study Day 5th July
Summer break
30th July - 3rd September
Term 3A
Wednesday 10th September - 15th October
Saturday Study Day 4th October
Half Term
22th & 29th October
Term 3B
Wednesday 5th November - 10th December
Saturday Study Day 13rd December
Term 1A
Tuesday evenings 7th January - 11th February
Saturday Study Day 1st February
Half Term
Tuesday 18th February
Term 1B
Tuesday evenings 25th February - 29th March
Saturday Study Day 22nd March
Easter Break
Tuesday 8th & 15th April
Term 2A
Tuesday 22nd April - 27th May
Saturday Study Day - 17th May
Half Term
Tuesday 10th June
Term 2B
Tuesday 17th June - Tuesday 22nd July
Saturday Study Day 12th July
Summer break
29th July - 2nd September
Term 3A
Tuesday 9th September - 14th October
Saturday Study Day 11th October
Half Term
21th & 28th October
Term 3B
Tuesday 4th November - 9th December
Saturday Study Day 29th November
Tuesday 6th January – term begins
Saturday 7th February – study day
HALF TERM
Tuesday 24th February – term begins
Saturday 28th March – study day
EASTER BREAK
Tuesday 21st April – term begins
Saturday 2nd May – study day
Tuesday 12th May - reading week
HALF TERM
Tuesday 16th June – term begins
Saturday 11th July – study day
Tuesday 28th July - summer break begins
SUMMER BREAK
Tuesday 8th September – term begins
Saturday 10th October – study day
HALF TERM
Tuesday 3rd November – term begins
Saturday 5th December – study day
Wednesday 7th January – term begins
Saturday 31st January – study day
HALF TERM
Wednesday 25th February – term begins
Saturday 21st March – study day
EASTER BREAK
Wednesday 22nd April – term begins
Wednesday 13th May - reading week
Saturday 16th May – study day
HALF TERM
Wednesday 17th June – term begins
Saturday 4th July – study day
Wednesday 29th July - summer break begins
SUMMER BREAK
Wednesday 9th September – term begins
Saturday 3rd October – study day
HALF TERM
Wednesday 4th November – term begins
Saturday 28th November – study day
Current students can access interactive lesson resources on the Elim Wimbledon Moodle site.
