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Women's Voices Conference 2024: Creating Bold Space

Join us for this year's Women's Voices Conference Saturday 12th October 10:00-16:00

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Theology, Ministry and Mission

Courses for everyone, from those new to Christian faith or exploring it, to those leading churches, preaching and teaching, or in pioneering roles, you will find a course for you and the support to advance your dreams and follow your calling.

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Chaplaincy Studies

For those exploring or just starting out in Chaplaincy, or those seeking qualifications for senior positions, we have stimulating courses led by highly experienced professionals and academics to help you take your next steps in this increasingly diverse and important area of ministry.

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Community Development

Explore how faith engages with society and culture, through learning and development based on the places that you work or serve. Our range of courses include an optional English Standards Board qualification to become a qualified Community Development Worker.

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Welcome to Luther King Centre

Welcome to the Luther King Centre for Theology and Ministry! Inspired by Martin Luther King’s vision of equality, justice and peace, we are a theological college (or bible college) centred on theological learning, exploring the Christian faith, and discerning how it can be transformative in our world today.

We seek to welcome all and will help you find the right course for you. Among our diverse community are those who are preparing for ordained ministry through one of our key partner colleges, and many others preparing or resourcing themselves for mission, ministry or who want to deepen their understanding of our shared faith. Please explore this website… Find out more about us… And consider becoming part of our learning community.

Graham Sparkes President

Latest News

2025 Envisioning Worship Conference

For anyone interested in how worship can influence the life and mission of the church: Northern College's 2025 Envisioning Worship conference 8-9 March 2025

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Women's Voices Conference 2024: Creating Bold Space

Join us for this year's Women's Voices Conference Saturday 12th October 10:00-16:00

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Book Launch: Out of the Shadows

Join us for the launch of "Out of the Shadows: Preaching the Women of the Bible volume 2" by Kate Bruce and Liz Shercliff

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Constituent Colleges

Luther King Open College
Northern Baptist College
Northern College
Urban Theology Union
Unitarian College Manchester

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