Postgraduate Courses
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:: Master of Arts in Theology (MA)
This course of post-graduate study, validated by the University of Chester { www.chester.ac.uk/trs }, is specially designed for in-service completion for those in ministry/mission and secular vocations. The course is constructed to allow students flexibility in personal organisation of their studies. It is normally offered part-time over a total of three years.
The course comprises five taught modules plus a research dissertation of 20,000 words.
To gain entry students will normally require a relevant undergraduate degree. However relevant ministry experience can also be taken into account.
The MA requires 180 course credits however a student may exit with a Post Graduate Certificate (60 credits) or a Post graduate Diploma (120 credits).
Download Course Info :: Doctor of Ministry (DMIN)
This is a professional doctoral programme, validated by the University of Chester { www.chester.ac.uk/trs }, for those in ministry leading to:
- the development of expertise in a particular aspect of theology and/or ministry;
- the development of new approaches to pastoral ministry;
- the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the understanding and practice of ministry through the completion of a major research project.
The programme is offered part-time.
The programme can be represented as having three stages:
- Stage 1A. Level 7 - Theological Preparation and Reflection (120 credits)
- Stage 1B. Level 8 - Researching the practice of ministry (120 credits)
- Stage 2. Level 8 - Thesis (300 credits)
Students may be offered exemption from some of stage 1A if they have already completed a relevant master's degree and have professional experience. Students commencing the course without exemptions normally require 6 years to complete the course.
The College also offers the MPhil and PhD research degrees through either Queens's University or University of Chester { www.chester.ac.uk/trs }
In addition the Master of Theology is offered through Queen's University Belfast {www.qub.ac.uk/schools/InstituteofTheology}.
For further information contact the Postgraduate Tutor at the College.
