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MA in Theology (Transforming Leadership)

In an era of profound and enduring change, numerous Christian leaders seek to guide their organizations adeptly through responsive processes. This involves understanding evolving socio-cultural landscapes, recognizing the significance of social and human capital in leadership development, and honing the skills for guiding transformation. The Transforming Leadership pathway is a resource for missions and ministry, fosters continuous professional growth, and provides a robust foundation for advanced research.

Designed for those with prior leadership experience within Christian contexts like churches, charities, or other organizations, this pathway builds upon existing knowledge. A cornerstone of this program is reflective learning, grounded in past experiences and peer interactions. This approach allows students to blend reflective insights with new knowledge, applying it effectively to novel situations.

Several classes on this pathway are delivered in collaboration with our partners at the Seedbeds School for Urban Leadership.

We are an approved partner of The University of Manchester and deliver programmes that we developed, approved by and leading to an award of the University of Manchester.

Length of Study

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

University of Manchester

September 2024
January 2025

£8,562 per year (UK) / £13,058 per year (non-UK)
Students will receive a minimum of 180 credits while on this course.
Classes
 

You will choose one core class, one pathway class, plus any two electives. You will be required to write your dissertation in the area of Practical and Pastoral Theology.

Core Unit
 

Leadership and Change (PT7631)

Pathway Units
 
  • Literature Review (AS7595)
  • Theology and Culture (CT7630)
  • Models of Theological Reflection (PT7620)
  • Leading Enterprises (PT7632)
  • Social Entrepreneurship (PT7633)
  • Urban Ministry and Mission in the Global World (PT7660)
  • Developing Coaching and Mentoring (PT7670)
  • Resilient Discipleship (PT7690)
  • Urban Ministry and Mission (ST7600)
  • Contextualising Theological Education (ST7620)
  • The Church and the City (STT7630)
  • Practices of Social Justice (ST7640)
  • Independent Study (ST7660)
  • Contemporary Missiology and Culture: Mapping the Landscape (ST7665)
  • Contemporary Missiology and Culture: Emerging Issues (ST7666)
  • Christian Approaches to Humanitarian/Development Practices (ST7670)
  • Community Engagement (ST7680)
Entry Requirements

 

  • BA (Hons) in a relevant subject with a 2:1 or higher.
  • If English is not your native language, you may be required to submit an English competency score through IELTS, TOEFL, or other equivalent exams. We require a 6.5 IELTS score of equivalent.
No BA (Hons) in Theology? No problem!
 

MA students with a 2:1 or higher in a non-theological degree can jump straight into their MA as long as they take Theological Engagement and Research Methods as the first of their MA classes. If you do not want to use one of your electives here or the class isn’t offered during your first semester, you can complete the Pre-MA programme below.

Lower than a 2:1? Let’s talk.
 

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
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Proficiency in English
 

All teaching at the College is conducted in English. Applicants whose first language is not English need to demonstrate proficiency in English with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, or its equivalent, overall. You are responsible for arranging to take the appropriate test and for submitting the documentary evidence.

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