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Practical and Contextual Theology – (M.A.)
University of Chester
Department of Theology and Religious Studies
| Location: | Chester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Chester
This programme provides opportunities to engage in the study of practical and contextual theologies with modules focused on perspectives in gender, disability, race and theologies among non-literate people.
Contents
Programme Structure
The Core Module will introduce students to the relationship between 'text' and 'context' in theological traditions, and foster critical awareness of questions of theological method in relation to practical and contextual approaches. Optional modules will then provide students with the chance to further their appreciation of particular themes and controversies in practical and contextual theology, including international perspectives, issues of gender, ‘race’ and dis/ability and contemporary contentions and debates in research and practice. An independent practice-based module – utilizing enquiry-based and action-research approaches – provides candidates with opportunities to reflect in detail on specific areas of their professional practice. Some modules offer opportunities to consider the implications of the academic study of theology, culture and society for at least one aspect of their own professional or voluntary practice.The dissertation will provide the opportunity to specialise in a particular approach and field of study at an advanced level. The dissertation module should be discipline specific to the MA Practical and Contextual Theology.
Assessment
Typically, students will be expected to produce an extended research paper for summative assessment with options for formative feedback, either in the context of individual supervision, peer review or seminar presentation.
Some modules will require the student to undertake independent qualitative research by fieldwork, or autoethnographic methods such as journalling. Others will draw on more conventional text-based modes of study. There are no examinations.
Research dissertations are required for the full MA.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Candidates will normally be admitted to the programme on the basis of the following qualifications:
* minimum of an upper second class Honours degree in Theology and/or Religious Studies
* minimum of an upper second class honours degree in another relevant subject, together with evidence of certificated learning in religious studies or substantial related experience.
Evidence of a lower qualification may be acceptable if accompanied by substantial appropriate professional or voluntary experience.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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