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Durham University: Catholic Theology (Distance learning)
Institution | Durham University View institution profile |
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Department | Theology and Religion |
Web | durham.ac.uk |
Telephone | 0191 334 1000 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Led by the University’s world-renowned Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) in partnership with the Department of Theology and Religion our MA in Catholic Theology will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of individual figures, periods, themes and areas of Catholic theology.
The MA is particularly suitable if you have an undergraduate education in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. It is an excellent foundation for doctoral work, and for those pursuing ongoing personal and professional development.
You will undertake a ‘Preliminary Tour’ as a core module while three further optional modules will enable you to adopt a historical and philosophical approach to the subject from an ethical and political perspective through the study of topics such as faith and reason, twentieth century Catholic theology and conceiving change in contemporary Catholicism.
You will also be required to complete a dissertation which will provide the opportunity for you to develop a specialism in a subject of your own choosing, under the guidance of a supervisor.
The course is offered part-time over two or three years via distance learning. It has been set up to enable you to study from wherever you live regardless of your time zone, however there will be a residential session of 2-3 days in the University each year. The residential is an important part of the course. It offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow students and lecturers and to attend a series of tailored lectures and seminar sessions.
As a distance learner, you will be considered a valued and engaged member of the CCS and the Department’s student body as whole. We are fully committed to making the high-quality academic study of Catholic theology available to students in different parts of the world and in a wide variety of life situations.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 undergraduate degree in Theology, or Religious Studies or a related discipline. An outline of your interest in the MA in Catholic Theology (DL) A brief one-on-one interview with a programme convenor. |
Location | Cranmer Hall St John's College Durham University Durham DH1 3RJ |
Fees
England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
EU | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | 14800 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
Led by the University’s world-renowned Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) in partnership with the Department of Theology and Religion the PG Dip in Catholic Theology provides an in-depth knowledge of individual figures, periods, themes and areas of Catholic theology. This course is particularly suitable if you have an undergraduate education in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related discipline. It is an excellent foundation for progression to the MA, and for those pursuing ongoing personal and professional development.
You will undertake a ‘Preliminary Tour’ as a core module while three further optional modules will enable you to adopt a historical and philosophical approach to the subject from an ethical and political perspective through the study of topics such as faith and reason, twentieth century Catholic theology and conceiving change in contemporary Catholicism.
The course is offered part-time over two years via distance learning. It has been set up to enable you to study from wherever you live regardless of your time zone, however there will be a residential session of 2-3 days in the University each year. The residential is an important part of the course. It offers a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow students and lecturers and to attend a series of tailored lectures and seminar sessions.
As a distance learner, you will be considered a valued and engaged member of the CCS and the department’s student body as whole. You will be encouraged to participate in the Department’s research seminars where possible and other online events. We also hold an early career conference in Catholic Studies which is run online in alternate years. We are fully committed to making the high-quality academic study of Catholic theology available to students in different parts of the world and in a wide variety of life situations.
**Course structure**
**Core module:**
**Catholic Theology: A Preliminary Tour** provides a strong intellectual foundation to help you move from undergraduate studies in theology and religious studies or in related subjects such as classics, philosophy, history or literature to the study of Catholic theology at a more advanced level. You will also gain training in research methods and resources that are used in the academic study of Catholic theology.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 undergraduate degree in Theology, or Religious Studies or a related discipline. See University website for more details. |
Location | Cranmer Hall St John's College Durham University Durham DH1 3RJ |
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