The Pentecostal/Charismatic and Evangelical movements are among the largest and fastest-growing traditions within world Christianity. This distance learning programme at Birmingham explores the faith, practices, worship and teaching of Pentecostal/Charismatic and Evangelical communities from a critical academic perspective, which emphasises their global and contextual nature. It offers a range of study options – full-time or part-time and at MA, Diploma or Certificate level. The programme provides an excellent preparation for further research in the field and admission to doctoral studies, but is also well suited to personal and professional development purposes. You can pursue a range of specialisms and the dissertation provides an ideal opportunity for you to explore your own specific interests. Our specialisms include Evangelical and Pentecostal/Charismatic history, missiology, theology, biblical interpretation, sociology, worship, and liturgy. People from within these Christian traditions; those who are fascinated by religious phenomena, growth and development; professionals in social policy, education, politics and economics; and the faith groups who engage regularly with individuals and communities from Evangelical and Pentecostal/Charismatic backgrounds.