A qualification tailored to your interests
We offer a range of pathways to suit your interests, but there is a lot of flexibility within the MA that we will talk through with you to make sure you’re studying subjects you are interested in, and are receiving an award that adequately reflects the topics you want to specialise in.
You can either:
- Choose one of the options on this page, and decide on any extra modules that are available as part of the course
- With our guidance, build your own award from the list of modules, and we will make sure you have all of the credits you need in order to gain a qualification in those subjects.
Information specific to all of our Postgraduate awards
Our Postgraduate programme enables extensive exploration of selected theological disciplines in order to relate them well to contemporary ministry and mission.
Students can opt to specialise in leadership, church planting, biblical theology or liturgy and ethics.
The award is validated by Durham University. Further details about the award are available here.
Admissions requirements
What is the purpose of this programme?
student sTory
Caleb Student Debbie talks about deep excitement on the journey to fulfil the call that had been on her life for years.
Also in this section should be anything else that applies to all of the Postgraduate courses, including required modules etc.
Requirements
Successful applicants will normally have
- An upper second-class honours degree
- A Graduate Diploma or equivalent in theology
Graduates in other disciplines with experience of theology or religious studies to at least undergraduate Certificate level (awarded with credit or distinction) may also be admitted to the programme.
English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (with no component under 6.5) or equivalent.
Explore different levels
Certificate (PGCert) in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Full Time: 6 months | PT: 1 year
Full Time: 16 hours/week | Part Time: 8 hours/week
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment Information
Total credits overall
60
Level 7 credits (min)
40
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
20
there are no required modules
Diploma (PGDip) in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Full Time: 1 year | PT: over 2-4 years
Full Time: 20 hours/week | Part Time: 10 hours/week
FT: 1 year | PT: over 2, 3 or 4 years
FT: 20 hours/week | PT: 10 hours/week
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button.
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment Information
Total credits overall
120
Level 7 credits (min)
90
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
30
required modules:
tmm42220
20 credits
level 4
Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
Masters (MA) in Theology, Ministry & Mission & in Contemporary Christian Leadership
FT: 1 year | PT: over 2, 3 or 4 years
FT: 30 hours/week | PT: 16 hours/week
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button.
- In general, up to a maximum of 40 credits of accredited prior learning may be granted to students who have evidence of, or can demonstrate learning that fulfils, the relevant learning outcomes of the Postgraduate Diploma programme (by completing a portfolio of work, for example).
- Given its professional development orientation, students are likely to be preparing for a ministerial or related vocation or be actively engaged in such a profession.
Assessment I
nformation
Total credits overall
180
Level 7 credits (min)
120
Level 6 credits, or Level 4 & 5 biblical language modules (maximum)
30
required modules:
tmm42220
20 credits
level 4
Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
tmm1011
20 credits
level 4
Dissertation in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Specific information for MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button
there are no required modules
Specific information for MA in Theology, Ministry & Mission
Any information which is pertinent to just this award: for example, pre-requisites, Typical admission requirements. This space could be left empy with just the hours, time for course and course specs button
there are no required modules
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