The core units for this pathway are ST7800 (Theology & Ecology: Creation and Crisis), and ST7801 (Environmentalism and Christian Spirituality).  Theology and Ecology asks what Christian thought and practice has to do with the ecological crisis: it examines relevant biblical texts, Christian theology from across a variety of areas, and field–based learning, in order to gain an awareness of the questions that Christian thought and practice brings to contemporary environmentalism and the ways that close examination of human impacts on God’s creation can illuminate such thought and practice. Environmentalism and Christian Spirituality brings together the tools of practical and historical theology in order to explore the emerging field of contemplative ecology. The class explores the challenges posed to the Christian practical theologian and some nuanced ways that Christian thought and practice might be brought to bear in this context.

This pathway is being offered on a part time or open learning basis only. Other units in this pathway are listed below, and students can also choose Elective units from any units on offer at NTC. Flexible part-time routes make study accessible for everyone – wherever you are in the world! Selected units will be available each year by videoconference, to enable greater flexibility, and reduce the ‘carbon footprint’ generated by international travel.

Nazarene Theological College is an approved partner of The University of Manchester, delivering programmes developed by Nazarene Theological College, approved by and leading to an award of the University of Manchester.

Those who hold a good honours degree in a non-theological discipline may be asked to complete NTC’s pre-MA foundational course as a bridge into the MA in Theology (Ecology). Students are referred onto this programme as part of the MA in Theology (Ecology) admissions process.

Those who do not have the formal qualifications necessary to gain entry directly on to the MA courses are able to apply to the Postgraduate Diploma or Certificate. The Diploma is identical to the MA in all aspects except that the PGDip does not require the completion of a dissertation and it does not require the same standards of achievement. The Postgraduate Certificate requires completion of TWO taught units (60 credits) including required unit(s), does not require the completion of a dissertation and it does not require the same standards of achievement. Students who wish to progress on to complete the MA may do so, provided they have performed at the required level.

Non-graduates may be admitted to the PG Certificate on the basis of academic work or a combination of academic and prior experiential learning which indicates that they have reached the level of academic standing equivalent to a graduate. Students who wish to be considered under these provisions should apply to the college for evaluation of their previous experience. In such cases, they may be accepted at the discretion of the Academic Board provided that in addition to the normal requirements of the course of study they attend such course units, prior to the commencement of the PG course, and complete such examinations as may be prescribed by the Academic Board in each case.

If you are a candidate for a postgraduate course, you will need a minimum IEL TS score of 6.5, or its equivalent, overall. You are responsible for arranging to take the appropriate test and for submitting the documentary evidence.