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Full time | St Mary's University, Twickenham | 1 year | 09-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

09-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Religious Studies

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Explore Catholic thought, history, and practice with our inclusive Theology master’s

Reflect on several Christian perspectives with our Theology master’s. You will balance theory and practical application while covering topics like:

Christian ministry

Systematic theology

Liberation theology

contemplative spirituality

Catholic social teaching

spiritual direction

Catholic history and its impacts on contemporary practice.

Our postgraduate Theology degree suits:

Religious Education (RE) teachers

those engaged in Christian ministry and priesthood regardless of ecclesial background

people working within charities, the voluntary sector, or Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)

anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Christian theology.

Assessment methods

A variety of different forms of assessment are employed across the programme, including:

essays

portfolios

case studies

article reviews

issue reports

oral presentations.

In addition, in order to achieve the MA, you will be required to complete a 15,000 word dissertation, which is supported by individual supervision.

Career opportunities

With our Theology master’s, you will develop essential transferrable skills like human understanding, communication, and critical thinking.

You can work within pastoral care, ministry, and chaplaincy within:

education

healthcare

the armed forces

prisons

retreat work

spiritual and religious guidance

adult formation.

Modules

This core module brings together and seeks to interrelate two articulated components: An historical component examining the origins of Christian doctrine (or ?theology?) by examining foundational controversies in the opening centuries of the Christian church via key patristic texts; A present-day component examining ecclesial and academic controversies, over how best to interpret and perpetuate this theological heritage today.
Pastoral Theology of Ministry: Scripture and Ministry (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,580

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,980

Entry requirements

Students are required to have a good first degree (2:2) in Theology (or similar). Applicants without such qualifications may be considered for admission if they possess relevant experience and can evidence of ability to engage with postgraduate study.