Master of Arts in Theology

Our MA in Theology is designed to help you reflect theologically on matters of contemporary society and spirituality. Whilst the programme will deepen theological and biblical knowledge, it will instil habits of thought and inquiry that go beyond immediate knowledge acquisition. This diverse skill set will enable our graduates to engage creatively with our pluralistic, globalised and digital societies and making them attractive graduates in ministry and the secular job market.

The programme is designed with the following groups of students in mind:

Theology graduates who have got a taste of academic theological studies and desire to go deeper. Ministers who want to pursue theological and biblical studies at postgraduate level. Individuals who may not have formally studied theology but have a proven track record of academic studies and want to attain skills and knowledge in theology at postgraduate level.

Programme Duration Full-time students study the taught units over one year and finish their dissertation the following year (2-year programme).

Part-time students study the taught units over two years and normally take one year to complete their dissertation although they may take up to two years (4-year programme).

Mode of study For those studying on campus in London, they follow a traditional pattern of attendance at college for seminars once or twice a week. Once students have finished the taught stage, they go on to work on their dissertation whilst still receiving regular supervision from their dissertation tutor. Throughout their studies they will attend the weekly postgraduate research seminar (online or in person).

For those studying by distance learning, lectures are held on zoom on Friday afternoons. Once students have finished the taught stage (part 1) they go on to work on their dissertation (part 2), whilst still receiving regular supervision from their dissertation tutor. Throughout their studies they will attend the weekly postgraduate research seminar (online).