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Theology – (M.A.)

The University of Exeter

School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 5,255 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA)
Location: Exeter / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: October
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Parttime
  • Fulltime
Languages: English 
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Location of The University of Exeter

Location

Streatham Campus, Exeter

Our MA in Theology offers an excellent opportunity to study theology in an in-depth, focused and critical way, either with a view to advanced study or research, for professional development or for employment. It offers modules based on the research interests of staff, allowing you to access the latest developments in biblical studies, systematic, applied and feminist theology, church history, philosophy of religion and ethics, and science and religion. Teaching is concentrated on one day a week to allow maximum flexibility and accessibility.


Contents

Total credits required: 180

Compulsory modules
* Two research methodology modules (15 each)
* Dissertation (60)

Option modules
You will choose three option modules from a constantly changing menu. Recent modules have included:

* Experiencing the Divine in Ancient Israel: Ritual, Practice and Cult (30)
* Perspectives on Prophetic Texts (30)
* The Social Sciences and New Testament Interpretation: Contemporary Approaches (30)
* New Approaches to the Study of Paul (30)
* Reading the First Letter of Peter (30)
* The Rise of Christian Rome (30)
* Origen and the City of Alexandria (30)
* The Theology of Thomas Aquinas (30)
* The Theology of Karl Barth (30)
* Gender and Theology (30)
* Theology, Ethics and Economics (30)
* Ethical Theory (30)
* Theology and Approaches to Biblical Interpretation (30)
* Science and Theology: Duet or Duel? (30)
* Sexuality, Marriage and the Churches (30)

For a full list and details of the individual modules, please see the MA Theology programme pages on the College of Humanities pages of our website.

Please note that availability of all modules is subject to timetabling constraints and that not all modules are available every year.

Assessment

The assessment in all modules is by coursework and a 20,000-word dissertation.

IELTS

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.

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Requirements

Entry requirements are as flexible as possible and we are always willing to talk to potential students about their prior qualifications and suitability for admission.

We would generally expect a good honours degree in Theology or a related subject (e.g. Religious Studies) or equivalent professional qualification. We are also happy to accept an honours degree in another subject plus a distinction in the University of Exeter Certificate in Theology (or comparable Certificate programme). The University aims to operate a policy of equal opportunities at every stage of the admissions process and throughout all modules of study.

English requirements: ITELS 6.5

Additional Requirements

Minimal degree required: Bachelor's degree
Minimal amount of work experience Not specified

Language Proficiency

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade A (Score: 80)

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