This degree, specifically for students who wish to continue to MPhil or PhD research, establishes critical and research skills. Whereas the MA aims at breadth, the MRes trains graduate students to specialise in an area of proposed doctoral research.
Entry Requirements
An honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) or equivalent in an appropriate subject
UK and EU Full time: £4,500 Part time: £2,350 Overseas: Full time: £11,500 Part time: £5,725
Module Details
Core modules
Foundations of Pastoral Theology
Bring together key theological elements with a reflective approach to Christian ministry. You are introduced to a range of issues in methodology for pastoral theology, ecclesiology in pastoral ecclesiology, Christian ministry and theological reflection.
Religion: Context and Crisis
You will ‘model’ the pastoral theological approach and deepen your understanding of the themes of political and liberation theology and the sociology of religion.
Research Skills in Theology
Analyse and critically present the main themes in contemporary theological debate and develop the broad outlines of your research proposal.
Optional modules
Mission and Ministry
Explore the missionary and ministerial dimensions of the Church and Christian life, the contemporary call to a ‘new evangelisation’ and ethical issues in ministry.
Modern Theologies of Liturgy
Study the approaches of modern liturgical theologians to explore the relationship between liturgy and church.
The Bible in the life of the Church
Examine the Bible as the central religious, spiritual, intellectual and cultural source for faith communities of Judaism and Christianity.
Theology of Religious Life
Explore the call to religious life, its mission in the Church and the form its future might take. You will reflect critically on religious life from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
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