MA in Contextual Theology and Postgraduate Diploma in Contextual Theology
This course can be taken on a full-time (one year) basis, or part-time, over 2-5 years and is suitable for those in ministry or lay students.
Many participants choose to take the course part time, using it to reflect on their practice in ministry, community development, or the secular work-place. After taking a module which introduces and builds on the principles of contextual theology, participants can choose three other modules relating to church and ministry, society and contemporary culture, or the world church in its global context. This leads to a post-graduate diploma. Those wishing to complete the MA continue and write a dissertation on a subject of their choice.
It is possible to take all modules from one pathway, or to choose from different areas. Depending on the timetable and your availability, you can put together a programme suitable for chaplaincy work, emerging church or pioneer ministries, translocal ministries, or community development. Modules are taught in a variety of patterns – some in short blocks or summer schools, others on a weekly basis over ten weeks. Particularly for part-time students, there is considerable flexibility and choice, and MA staff will advise you, and help you to put together a portfolio of courses that will be suit your own professional and personal needs.
The MA is open to anyone capable of studying at this level – normally we look for a degree in theology or a related subject at 2:1 or above, but we are willing to look at other qualifications and take relevant experience into account.
Many MA modules can also be taken as stand-alone short courses or residential summer schools, and we welcome those who want to take these for their own sake, or as “tasters” before committing themselves to the full MA programme.
Modules available in 2008-9
Midweek Mondays
MA Core Modules
The Bible in Post Modern Context
Words for Worship
Pauls Gospel in Rome
Reflective Practice in Church and Community
Block
Pastoral Liturgy (Summer School 08)
Contemporary Perspectives on Urban Theology (4 miniblocks)
Perspectives on Religious Diversity (Summer School 09)
Islam in Britain
Fees
Full time MA fees: £2940
Part time MA fees: £490 for each module taken plus an annual registration fee of £100.
Module as stand alone short course: £98
Some bursary help is available.
Application
To download an application form, click here
Summary of MA Details
Click here to download a document summarising details of the MA Programme