| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This 3-year Christian theology program explores Christian faith, fostering critical thinking and open-mindedness. It offers a tailored curriculum with core and optional modules, emphasizing scriptural texts, philosophical perspectives, and contemporary Christianity. Graduates pursue careers in ministry, education, and other fields, leveraging skills in critical analysis, communication, and research.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objective:
- To provide an in-depth exploration of Christian theology, fostering critical thinking, analysis, and evaluation skills.
- To encourage open-mindedness and lively debate on topics related to faith, religious meaning, and the relevance of Christian beliefs in the modern world.
Description:
- This 3-year program is designed for individuals seeking to understand God, Christian faith, and the application of religious values in a complex and diverse world.
- The curriculum emphasizes the study of scriptural texts, philosophical and ethical perspectives, and contemporary expressions of Christianity.
- The program offers a unique learning environment in Canterbury, located near Canterbury Cathedral and the ruins of St Augustine's Abbey.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- The program consists of core modules and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their learning experience.
- Core modules provide a foundational understanding of Christian theology, while optional modules allow for deeper exploration of specific areas of interest.
- The program includes lectures, seminars, tutorials, independent study, and an individual research project in the final year.
Course Schedule:
- Students typically have 9-12 contact hours per week, including lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
- Independent study is expected outside of scheduled classes, requiring approximately 15-18 hours per week.
Individual Modules:
- Core modules in the first year include Introduction to Biblical Studies, Introduction to Christianity, Philosophical Reflection and Ethics of Wellbeing, and Introduction to Ethics.
- Optional modules in later years cover diverse topics such as Christian Art and Architecture, Religion and Politics, Islam in the Modern World, and New Testament Greek.
Assessment:
- Assessment methods include coursework in the form of essays, presentations, and projects.
- Some modules also incorporate exams to assess knowledge and understanding.
- Feedback is provided on all coursework and is intended to guide student learning and improvement.
Teaching:
- The program is delivered by a team of highly qualified academics with research expertise and teaching qualifications.
- Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, tutorials, and individual supervision for the research project.
- The program emphasizes active learning and encourages student participation and discussion.
Careers:
- Graduates of the program have pursued careers in various fields, including Christian ministry, youth work, primary and secondary school teaching, charities, human resources, the police, and government departments.
- The program provides students with valuable skills in critical thinking, analysis, communication, and research, which are transferable to a wide range of professional settings.
Other:
- The program emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness and understanding the lived experience of people of faith in real-world contexts.
- The program has close ties with churches and organizations involved in religious education, providing opportunities for practical application of learning.
- The program is located in Canterbury, a historic city with significant religious and cultural heritage, offering a unique and enriching learning environment.
UK
Full-time: £9,250 Part-time: £4,625
Overseas
Full-time: £15,500
Home (UK) Fees:
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25. In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. Students with an Overseas fee status will be eligible for an International student Scholarship fee discount of £1,500, which will be applied to all Full-time Undergraduate courses with a tuition fee of £15,500.
