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MA in Theology (Community and Social Transformation)

Duration
1 Year (Full Time) / 2-5 Years (Part Time)

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On campus or Online

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This course is awarded by:

Entry Requirements
BA (Hons) with a 2:1 or higher
Non-traditional entry often possible with a pre-MA

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Engage with emerging theologies of transformational practices

Course Overview

The Community and Social Transformation pathway offers opportunities for students to engage with emerging theologies of transformational practices – exploring the complex questions that emerge for Christians engaged in community development and relief & humanitarian development.

The MA Theology (Community and Social Transformation) (and linked PGDip and PGCert awards) invites students to explore the interface of theology, faith, cultures and development practices within a community of practice.  The pathway centres on critical reflection on praxis, the relationship between lived experience, transformational practices and theological frameworks, as applied to development work, social justice, anti-poverty approaches and community cohesion

 

Classes

Students in this pathway will take three core classes: Theological Foundations for Understanding & Practising Community (ST7701), The Kingdom of God, Power, & Social Change (ST7702), and Shalom in Action: Christian Approaches to Humanitarian/Development Practices (ST7670). In addition, students will take one pathway unit.

Units

  • Theological Foundations for Understanding & Practising Community (ST7701), The Kingdom of God, Power, & Social Change (ST7702), and Shalom in Action: Christian Approaches to Humanitarian/Development Practices (ST7670)

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  • CT7630 Theology and Culture
  • PT7620 Models of Theological Reflection
  • PT7631 Leadership and Change
  • PT7632 Leading Enterprises
  • PT7633 Social Entrepreneurship
  • PT7655 Leadership & Management in Youth Ministry
  • PT7660 Urban Ministry & Mission in the Global World
  • PT7720 Socio-Cultural Anthropology for Missional Practice
  • ST7510 Foundations of Mission Studies
  • ST7600 Urban Ministry & Mission
  • ST7610 Social & Pastoral Implications of Christian Holiness
  • ST7630 The Church and the City
  • ST7640 Practices of Social Justice
  • ST7660 Independent Study
  • ST7665 Contemporary Missiology & Culture: Map the Landscape
  • ST7666 Contemporary Missiology & Culture: Emerging Issues
  • ST7680 Community Engagement: Communities of Shalom
  • ST7703 Theories and Theologies of Change
  • ST7704 Re-Imagining the World: Transformational Learning towards Social Change
  • ST7800 Theology & Ecology: Creation and Crisis
  • ST7801 Environmentalism and Christian Spirituality
  • AS7595 Research Methods & Literature Review

Theology Student Stories

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Johnny applies his degree practically in his role in the church

Johnny’s hard work at NTC has led to ministerial roles and helping to spread the word of God.

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Gift’s education helps him to focus on the church in Africa

Gift explores the importance of high quality theological learning to the future of the church in Africa.

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Beckie puts social justice into practice

Beckie talks about learning around social justice and applying it at her role in the police.

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Mick’s journey to starting a vital charity in Burnley

Mick shares his journey of study, and how it led him to start Church on the Street.

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Students will receive a minimum of 180 credits while on this course.

Our entry requirements are designed to accommodate a variety of educational backgrounds:

General entry: BA (Hons) with a 2:1 or higher.

For those with non-theological degrees lower than a 2:1, we may require a Pre-MA programme as part of your acceptance to NTC to ensure they thrive in our postgraduate programme.

The Pre-MA programme can be completed in 2 ways:

  1. Students can complete our self-directed Pre-MA programme with 3 modules (more details here)
  2. Students can complete the Practical Theology class from the self-directed Pre-MA programme and take Knowing God in Christ and Introduction to Biblical Studies at undergraduate level. Undergraduate classes will only run during term time

International students: applicants whose first language is not English need to demonstrate their English proficiency. Undergraduate students need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or its equivalent, overall.

Contact us at admissions@nazarene.ac.uk for more information or if non-traditional entry is needed.

Meet our Theology Tutors

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Anna Whitfield

Course Lead, Community and Social Transformation

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Revd Dr Ash Barker

Course Lead, Community and Social Transformation

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Rev Dr Deirdre Brower

Principal and Senior Lecturer in Pastoral and Social Theology

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