MA Theological and Pastoral Studies

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University of Nottingham

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• Entry requirements
  This course is open to those who wish to explore the theory and practice of pastoral care and to those who wish to explore some of the central questions of Theology.
• Academic title
  MA Theological and Pastoral Studies
• Course description
  Theological and Pastoral Studies (MA)
  Duration: 2 years part-time
  
  Course Content
  The MA in Theological and Pastoral Studies requires you to study 12 core modules, including topics such as:
  
  -Biblical Studies 
  -Theology in Context 
  -Pastoral Studies 
  -Practical Theology 
  -Christian Doctrine
  
  Please note that all module details are subject to change.
  
  Towards the end of the course, you will undertake a 12,000 to 15,000-word dissertation on a subject of your choice. This provides you with the opportunity to undertake a major piece of independent research under the supervision of a suitable supervisor.
  
  Course Structure
  The MA in Theological and Pastoral Studies is taught on a part-time basis over 2 years.
  
  The course comprises taught modules (worth 120 credits) with a dissertation requirement (worth 60 credits).
  
  Unless otherwise stated, each 30-credit module is assessed by a written assignment of 5,000-6,000 words. Each assignment is graded numerically and for a student to complete the MA programme successfully, an overall pass mark of 50% must be achieved.
  
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