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University of Chester: Theology and Religious Studies
| Institution | University of Chester |
|---|---|
| Department | Theology and Religious Studies |
| Web | http://www.chester.ac.uk |
DProf
Summary
Our DProf in Theology and Religious Studies is an exciting opportunity to pursue research rooted in an area of your profession or organisation. Explore the ethical, theological, religious, cultural and spiritual dimensions of your practice or work. Use practice-based research to question the ethos, world-views, religious cultures and values of your context.
**Why study this course with us?**
Theology and Religious Studies at Chester is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for practice-based and qualitative research in religions and theology. We have a longstanding track record of interdisciplinary expertise in teaching, research, and supervision in the field. Since 2009, we have enabled students to enhance and transform their professional or organisational context through a range of approaches and methods for practice-based and work-based research.
Whether you are working in a faith-based or secular community or setting, our staff have a range of expertise in Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Biblical Studies, contemporary spiritualities and religious movements, and Christian theology. We can support you to deepen your critical reflection on the values, ethics, worldviews embedded in your professional or organisational context and its practices, and to develop your thinking about cultural and religious literacy, equality and diversity in relation to your employed or volunteer work or vocation.
| pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies or a related discipline is required. Candidates not possessing a Master’s degree should have a 1st class or 2:1 honours degree and evidence of prior learning or experience equivalent to Master’s-level study. Applicants not meeting these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis. A research proposal (maximum of two pages) is also required as part of your application. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
Summary
Our DProf in Theology and Religious Studies is an exciting opportunity to pursue research rooted in an area of your profession or organisation. Explore the ethical, theological, religious, cultural and spiritual dimensions of your practice or work. Use practice-based research to question the ethos, world-views, religious cultures and values of your context.
**Why study this course with us?**
Theology and Religious Studies at Chester is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for practice-based and qualitative research in religions and theology. We have a longstanding track record of interdisciplinary expertise in teaching, research, and supervision in the field. Since 2009, we have enabled students to enhance and transform their professional or organisational context through a range of approaches and methods for practice-based and work-based research.
Whether you are working in a faith-based or secular community or setting, our staff have a range of expertise in Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Biblical Studies, contemporary spiritualities and religious movements, and Christian theology. We can support you to deepen your critical reflection on the values, ethics, worldviews embedded in your professional or organisational context and its practices, and to develop your thinking about cultural and religious literacy, equality and diversity in relation to your employed or volunteer work or vocation.
| pgradmissions@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A Master’s degree in Theology and Religious Studies or a related discipline is required. Candidates not possessing a Master’s degree should have a 1st class or 2:1 honours degree and evidence of prior learning or experience equivalent to Master’s-level study. Applicants not meeting these requirements are considered on a case-by-case basis. A research proposal (maximum of two pages) is also required as part of your application. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
MA
Summary
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion, theology, and spirituality in the contemporary world and at key points in history, and to develop critical thinking skills.
You will study a wide range of key issues in the study of religion and theology, with options for engaging textual and hermeneutical as well as social scientific approaches, and opportunities for undertaking field research both in the UK and overseas.
Our academic staff are specialists in their fields with recognised excellence in teaching. In the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 91% of respondents were satisfied with the teaching they received (PTES 2021).
"MA students in Theology and Religious Studies at Chester benefit from a diverse and exciting selection of specialist modules, which are taught according to staff research specialisms. Our academic staff all produce cutting-edge, world-leading scholarship, and this scholarship directly informs our teaching." — Dr Caroline Tee, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Anthropology of Islam
**Why study this course with us?**
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester is distinctive for the breadth of expertise offered by our academic staff. On the MA in Theology and Religious Studies, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in biblical studies, the social scientific study of global religions, and Christian theology and ethics.
The Department has a strong research culture which directly informs our teaching. In the most recent evaluation of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 88% of our submission was judged world-leading (4) or internationally excellent (3), placing us 7th in the UK by this measure (REF2021 Results Analysis – Elsevier).
Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this course to increase their 'religious literacy' and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of theology and religions. Many students take this course simply because they consider studying the world's religious beliefs, texts, histories, and practices fascinating and relevant. The course also attracts those seeking ministerial development.
School teachers may qualify from assistance with fees from the Culham St Gabriel's Trust. Learn more at: **www.cstg.org.uk/grant-giving/masters-scholarship**
| postgrad@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a Humanities subject is required. Applicants with a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration. Please note, applicants for MA Theology and Religious Studies may be invited to attend an interview. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
Summary
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion, theology, and spirituality in the contemporary world and at key points in history, and to develop critical thinking skills.
You will study a wide range of key issues in the study of religion and theology, with options for engaging textual and hermeneutical as well as social scientific approaches, and opportunities for undertaking field research both in the UK and overseas.
Our academic staff are specialists in their fields with recognised excellence in teaching. In the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 91% of respondents were satisfied with the teaching they received (PTES 2021).
"MA students in Theology and Religious Studies at Chester benefit from a diverse and exciting selection of specialist modules, which are taught according to staff research specialisms. Our academic staff all produce cutting-edge, world-leading scholarship, and this scholarship directly informs our teaching." — Dr Caroline Tee, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Anthropology of Islam
**Why study this course with us?**
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester is distinctive for the breadth of expertise offered by our academic staff. On the MA in Theology and Religious Studies, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in biblical studies, the social scientific study of global religions, and Christian theology and ethics.
The Department has a strong research culture which directly informs our teaching. In the most recent evaluation of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 88% of our submission was judged world-leading (4) or internationally excellent (3), placing us 7th in the UK by this measure (REF2021 Results Analysis – Elsevier).
Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this course to increase their 'religious literacy' and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of theology and religions. Many students take this course simply because they consider studying the world's religious beliefs, texts, histories, and practices fascinating and relevant. The course also attracts those seeking ministerial development.
School teachers may qualify from assistance with fees from the Culham St Gabriel's Trust. Learn more at: **www.cstg.org.uk/grant-giving/masters-scholarship**
| postgrad@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a Humanities subject is required. Applicants with a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration. Please note, applicants for MA Theology and Religious Studies may be invited to attend an interview. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
Summary
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion, theology, and spirituality in the contemporary world and at key points in history, and to develop critical thinking skills.
You will study a wide range of key issues in the study of religion and theology, with options for engaging textual and hermeneutical as well as social scientific approaches, and opportunities for undertaking field research both in the UK and overseas.
Our academic staff are specialists in their fields with recognised excellence in teaching. In the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 91% of respondents were satisfied with the teaching they received (PTES 2021).
"MA students in Theology and Religious Studies at Chester benefit from a diverse and exciting selection of specialist modules, which are taught according to staff research specialisms. Our academic staff all produce cutting-edge, world-leading scholarship, and this scholarship directly informs our teaching." — Dr Caroline Tee, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Anthropology of Islam
**Why study this course with us?**
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester is distinctive for the breadth of expertise offered by our academic staff. On the MA in Theology and Religious Studies, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in biblical studies, the social scientific study of global religions, and Christian theology and ethics.
The Department has a strong research culture which directly informs our teaching. In the most recent evaluation of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 88% of our submission was judged world-leading (4) or internationally excellent (3), placing us 7th in the UK by this measure (REF2021 Results Analysis – Elsevier).
Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this course to increase their 'religious literacy' and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of theology and religions. Many students take this course simply because they consider studying the world's religious beliefs, texts, histories, and practices fascinating and relevant. The course also attracts those seeking ministerial development.
School teachers may qualify from assistance with fees from the Culham St Gabriel's Trust. Learn more at: **www.cstg.org.uk/grant-giving/masters-scholarship**
| postgrad@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a Humanities subject is required. Applicants with a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration. Please note, applicants for MA Theology and Religious Studies may be invited to attend an interview. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
Summary
This course is ideal for anyone seeking to gain greater understanding of the impact of religion, theology, and spirituality in the contemporary world and at key points in history, and to develop critical thinking skills.
You will study a wide range of key issues in the study of religion and theology, with options for engaging textual and hermeneutical as well as social scientific approaches, and opportunities for undertaking field research both in the UK and overseas.
Our academic staff are specialists in their fields with recognised excellence in teaching. In the latest Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 91% of respondents were satisfied with the teaching they received (PTES 2021).
"MA students in Theology and Religious Studies at Chester benefit from a diverse and exciting selection of specialist modules, which are taught according to staff research specialisms. Our academic staff all produce cutting-edge, world-leading scholarship, and this scholarship directly informs our teaching." — Dr Caroline Tee, Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Anthropology of Islam
**Why study this course with us?**
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Chester is distinctive for the breadth of expertise offered by our academic staff. On the MA in Theology and Religious Studies, you will have the opportunity to explore topics in biblical studies, the social scientific study of global religions, and Christian theology and ethics.
The Department has a strong research culture which directly informs our teaching. In the most recent evaluation of our research in the Research Excellence Framework (REF2021), 88% of our submission was judged world-leading (4) or internationally excellent (3), placing us 7th in the UK by this measure (REF2021 Results Analysis – Elsevier).
Professionals in both the private and public sectors engage in this course to increase their 'religious literacy' and to demonstrate to their employers the many transferable skills fostered by the study of theology and religions. Many students take this course simply because they consider studying the world's religious beliefs, texts, histories, and practices fascinating and relevant. The course also attracts those seeking ministerial development.
School teachers may qualify from assistance with fees from the Culham St Gabriel's Trust. Learn more at: **www.cstg.org.uk/grant-giving/masters-scholarship**
| postgrad@chester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01244 511000 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | Normally a 2:2 honours degree in a Humanities subject is required. Applicants with a degree in another discipline should contact us for advice. Those with appropriate relevant experience but who do not have a degree will also receive consideration. Please note, applicants for MA Theology and Religious Studies may be invited to attend an interview. |
| Location | Exton Park Parkgate Road Chester CH1 4BJ |
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