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Theology: Chaplaincy Studies (MTh)
Cardiff University
Cardiff School of History, Archaeology and Religion
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,048 - ≈ € 4,096 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Cardiff / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cardiff University
The course aims to inform and enhance professional performance through a two-part programme.
Part 1 consists of six essay-assessed modules whose subject matter includes: an introduction to practical theology; the context of chaplaincy; ethics.
There are several routes through the MTh, focusing on the military, education, higher education and healthcare. There is also a generic route for chaplains from different sectors. Assessment is by written assignments.
Part 2 consists of a dissertation of approximately 16,000 words on a topic of the student’s choice related to their chaplaincy work.
Students will attend four three day residential schools each year, with on-line tutorial support for learning at a distance between residentials.
Special features:
* A postgraduate, post-experience course to the needs of chaplains.
* Provides the opportunity to meet and study with chaplains from other sectors
* Delivered in an ecumenical collegiate environment where study, worship and reflection belong together.
* A three year-programme offered via four short residential schools per year with individually directed personal study.
Contents
Available Modules:
* RTT201 Practical Theology: resources and Methods
* RTT202 Facilitating Moral Thinking and Debate
* RTT203 Moral Issues in the Context of Military Chaplaincy (MoD)
* RTT204 Spirituality, Education and Youth Culture (Education)
* RTT205 The Context of Chaplaincy
* RTT206 Perspectives and Skills in the Military Environment (MoD)
* RTT207 Perspectives and Skills in the Education Context (Education)
* RTT208 Models of Chaplaincy in Practice
* RTT210 Ethics and Values in Health Care (Health)
* RTT211 Care in the Context of Health and Illness (Health)
* RTT212 Values in Higher Education: Engaging the Context
* RTT213 Learning and Meaning in the Context of Higher Education
* RTT214 Ethics and Spiritual Values in the Context of Profession and Vocation (Generic)
* RTT215 Perspectives and Skills in the Professional Context (Generic)
* RTT216 Understanding of Mission in a Dialogue with Chaplaincy
* RTT217 Perspectives on Buddhist Practice in Dialogue with Chaplaincy
* RTT209 Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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The course is suitable for chaplains (lay or ordained and from different faiths), working in different sectors including: the military, healthcare, schools, universities, prisons, the workplace, the emergency services, etc. Those undertaking the course will be involved in some kind of professional chaplaincy, on a full or part-time basis. If appropriate, it is also possible for those who do not work in the chaplaincy field to follow this course.
Students are encouraged to write to the department explaining their particular area of interest and asking for further details before submitting a formal application.
Note: International students pursuing part-time programmes of study are not eligible for Tier 4 (General Student) visas and must have alternative leave to remain in the UK if they intend to study at the University in person.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 600 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 250 |
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