Foundational Learning
The Foundational Learning Unit at WBC are pleased to offer a suite of introductory level theological education courses which are intended to help develop knowledge, disposition and understanding in a number of key areas related to Salvationist mission and ministry. These run on a two year rolling programme cycle and are designed with employees in spiritual leadership roles in mind. These intensive, week long courses are studied at William Booth College, and usually see employees studying alongside cadets (who are preparing for full-time officer ministry).
The Courses Scheduled to run in 2025/2026 are:
- Sure Foundations – An introduction to Salvation Army history and identity
- Introduction to Salvationist Doctrine (1) – A survey of Salvationist belief
- Foundations for Spiritual Leadership – An introduction to theology, principles and practices of Christian leadership
- Intensive Listening Skills – A deep dive into listening skills for pastoral care
The courses scheduled to run in 2026/2027 are:
- Introduction to Biblical Studies – An entry level course on studying the Bible academically
- Introduction to Mission Studies – An introduction to missiology and theological reflection upon the territorial Mission Priorities
- Introduction to Salvationist Doctrine (2) – A continuation of a survey in Salvationist belief, for those who have completed Introduction to Salvationist Doctrine (1)
Foundations for Spiritual Leadership
Course Details This course offers a foundational overview of some the key concepts of spiritual leadership from a theological and practical perspective, drawing on the Bible and leadership and management theory. Learning Outcomes By the end of the week, delegates should be able to: Practical Information This course will run from 9:00 am on Tuesday
Sure Foundations
Course Details Johan Wolfgang von Goethe wrote that, ‘they who cannot draw on three thousand years of history is living from hand to mouth’. Sure Foundations is an introduction to Church, and Salvation Army history which aims to help students to draw on The Salvation Army’s past, to be better equipped to participate in its
Introduction to Salvationist Doctrine (1)
Course Details The Introduction to Salvationist Doctrine course offers an outline of the Christian beliefs underpinning The Salvation Army’s eleven Articles of Faith and helps delegates to explore something of where these beliefs come from. As well as providing a brief overview of the substance of The Salvation Army’s doctrines, it examines sources of belief
Introduction to Biblical Studies
Dates for 2026/2027 will be confirmed in June 2026 Course Details The Salvation Army’s first article of faith affirms that ‘the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by Inspiration of God and that they only constitute the divine rule of Christian faith and practice’ – but have you ever thought about what
Introduction to Mission Studies
Dates for 2026/2027 will be confirmed in June 2026 Course Details ‘Mission has become an overused and undervalued word’ (Stephen Spencer) What does the word mission, or being missional, actually mean? If you’ve ever wondered about this question, or have reflected on what it means to faithfully participate in God’s mission in the world, then
