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Master of Arts in Theology
This full-time and part-time (minimum one year, maximum three years) postgraduate degree is available now and students may start at any time during the calendar year. The postgraduate Theology programme is a taught Master's degree allowing students to select study areas of particular interest in theology. The substantial thesis element also enables students to undertake an extended area of research and writing in the subject of their own choosing. The MA degree course as a whole offers scholarly academic studies that develop students' understanding of important aspects of Evangelical Theology. Aims of the Master's Degree in Theology The general aim of the programme is to provide Christians a thorough, detailed and scholarly examination of Evangelical theology, with a special emphasis on current trends and developments within the movement. This programme will primarily be of interest to Evangelicals keen to engage fully with the history, thought, and effects of the movement, allowing them both to appreciate more fully and critically engage with their tradition. Evangelicalism is a pan-denominational movement, moreover it tends to be somewhat fragmented, so that many of the disparate pieces are ignorant (or suspicious) of each others' history and thought (consider, for example, the tension between Reformed Evangelicals and Charismatics). An integrated programme such as this would help Evangelical students to understand more fully and also appreciate each of the various components that make up the movement, thus encouraging respect and cooperation within an Evangelical in which the various traditions have traditionally been fragmented and at times even somewhat dismissive of each other. An important aim of the programme is to equip Evangelicals to be more effective in their current ministry and engagement with society. In order to help them develop the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to do so, the programme will also focus on theology, hermeneutics, valuable lessons that can be learned from Evangelicalism's past, and also the necessary evaluative skills to engage with and critique modern society and the challenges it offers. At a more general level, the course will provide students with the advanced study and research skills normally gained at this level, which will further enhance the effectiveness of their ministry. This programme is also relevant to observers and commentators of Evangelicalism and related studies who may not actually belong to the movement. This Master's degree in Evangelical Theology is designed to appeal to a wide range of students including those holding undergraduate qualifications in Religion, Divinity or Theology as well as clergy and other professionals seeking to extend their theological study. Is taught MA programme also provides a suitable place from which students may undertake subsequent further studies at research level (e.g research MTh or PhD/ThD).
The MA in Theology consists of 180 credits, with an early exit awards at 120 credits, as follows: 701 Study and Research Methods (20 credits) The remaining four modules are chosen from a range of options. Students may select from the following list but at least two of the four modules must be Case Studies. 712 Evangelical Approaches to Biblical Hermeneutics (20 credits) Please note that during 2010, additional module electives will become available, including courses in Bible Translation, the Gospel of Matthew and the Gospel of Mark. In situations where students have not previously studied any of the Level 6 modules listed below (currently available as part of King's Bachelor of Theology programme), any two of the following may be taken to earn a total of 20 credits towards the Master's programme: 301 Biblical Theology The final stage of the MA programme is the dissertation, an extended piece of writing on the subject of the student's own choice: 799 Dissertation of 20,000 words (60 credits). The entire Master's programme is available by distance learning, thereby enabling students to study for this degree without the need for residential requirements. The flexible nature of this course enables international students to study for a British degree from overseas. In addition, there is flexibility in start/end times and students may study either part-time as well as full-time. It is expected that the course will be of particular interest to those who need to work and study simultaneously. Although there are no residential requirements, King's Evangelical Divinity School provides regular student seminars, where interaction with lecturers and other course members allows important community involvement. All of the teaching is provided through our innovative online eCampus (Virtual Learning Environment, VLE) that provides Internet-based delivery of audio lectures, course notes, written materials, as well as allowing interaction with staff and other students. Course lecturers and tutors are available by contact via e-mail or through the online Student Forum. The eCampus also provides a huge range of library materials and eJournals to support learning and research. This access to subscription theological journals are provided free to all registered students and is especially useful for distance learning students without ready access to a library. Also, as an official partner of the University of Wales, Lampeter, all King's students are entitled to full library access to the Lampeter library in west Wales. This in turn enables students to apply for access to nearly all other British university libraries through the academic inter-library SCONAL scheme. Ordinarily, a good degree in either Theology, Religious Studies, Divinity (e.g. BTh, BA, BD, BMin) or a degree in a related area of Theology and Religion is expected. We also accept motivated students with undergraduate degrees in other disciplines. (BSc, BA) In certain circumstances, students without an undergraduate degree may also be accepted provided they have reached the level of a Diploma in Higher Education* in some area of theological studies. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Academic Dean for questions relating to entry requirements. A copy of the full MA specification approved and validated by the University of Wales, Lampeter is available here. This programme is available for immediate enrolment. For a fully accredited higher degree course, this M.A. (Theology) programme offers very good value compared with similar courses elsewhere, particularly taught courses which usually attract high accommodation and living costs. The fee indicated below represents the total cost of the full M.A. (Theology) programme based on the current 2009-10 academic year fees, regardless of whether the degree is taken full-time or part-time. For comparison purposes with other colleges be sure to add up the various subsidiary fees payable (eg registration fees, Internet fee, validation fees payable to the accreditating university etc). Total fees in British Pounds (GBP) for the Master of Arts degree based on the 2009-10 academic year are as follows: 1. Fees indicated are fully inclusive. The above fee is the amount you pay (excluding books or travel costs). The cost is the total, complete fee for the full MA degree based on the current 2009-10 rates regardless of whether taken full-time or part-time. Other than a 10 GBP one-off application fee that becomes payable at the time of your application (but which is deducted from the first module fee if accepted onto the programme), there are no supplementary fees, unlike some other institutions which might add various supplementary fees. When comparing costs with other institutions make sure you have included all their supplementary fees. A copy of the full Postgraduate Master's Degree in Theology specification approved and validated by the University of Wales, Lampeter is available here. |