Applied Theology

University of Oxford
Postgraduate PgDip Full-time 1 Year

About this course

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The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Applied Theology is designed to enable theological reflection upon experience in pastoral practice in the context of ministry in the Church. It may be taken if you hold a pastoral appointment at present, or if you are able to include a period of approved pastoral experience in your course of study for the PGDip.

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Applied Theology consists of either one year of full-time study, during which students must be resident in Oxford, or two years of part-time study. If studying part-time, you may be non-residential but you must attend classes and seminars in Oxford on one day each week (currently Fridays) during at least your first year. Colleges may offer further seminars for their Applied Theology students.

You will take four units in total. The two core units are:

  • Doctrine, Context and Practice

  • Experiential Project with Theological Reflection.

    Further units may include the following options, subject to supervisor availability:

  • Sociology of Religion

  • Pastoral Psychology

  • Science and Faith in the Modern World

  • The Use of the Bible

  • Christian Spirituality

  • Liturgy and Worship

  • Christian Ethics

  • Mission in the Modern World

  • Inter-faith Dialogue

  • Ecclesiology in an Ecumenical Context

    Core classes and seminars on methodology and approaches in applied theology will be offered weekly in the first year. The classes will include required reading and discussion. Extended essays for particular units will be supervised by an individual tutor. There is a balance of supported learning and independent research.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Oxford

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Oxford

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Oxford
    Scheme
    Postgraduate