MA in Theology (Community and Social Transformation)

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.

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Classes

Students in this pathway will take three core classes: Theological Foundations for Understanding & Practicing 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. Available pathway units are as follows:

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

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

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

February / September (flexible starts are possible, please get in touch to discuss)

£8,562 per year (UK) / £13,058 per year (non-UK)

Alongside these pathways, we also offer a Postgraduate Diploma (four classes without a dissertation) and a Postgraduate Certificate (two classes without a dissertation).

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

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? 

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? 

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
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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