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University of Glasgow: Ministry, Theology and Practice
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| Heather.Walton@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MTh
Summary
This Masters in Ministry, Theology and Practice is intended for pastoral professionals, to develop and enhance their abilities in congregational ministry, culturally relevant hermeneutics and preaching, creative approaches to ministry, and freedom of inquiry in theological doctrine.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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This programme arises out of nearly three centuries of collaboration between the Dr Williams’s Trust and the University of Glasgow in supporting the development of Christian ministry.
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It welcomes the diverse practice and backgrounds of ministers and church leaders from a number of denominations.
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The programme is designed for professional development of church leaders as part-time study spread over 2 years.
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Glasgow has a leading reputation—and not just in recent times—for combining critical academic excellence with an awareness of and focus on the wider community in terms of application of theology. We are known for the creativity of our theological programmes, as far back as the early modern period with its linking of Christian doctrine to questions of human existence, resulting in a theology that is properly aware of contexts, ideologies, traditions and source texts, thus ‘hermeneutical’.
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The degree can be undertaken in London or Glasgow.
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It is delivered by academics who presently have a strong commitment to and experience of training for Christian ministry.
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Applicants from qualifying denominations may be eligible for bursaries from the Dr Williams's Trust.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Over two years, you will take:
Three core courses
Creative Ministry Resourcing Congregational Ministry Research Training - Theology and Religious Studies
A Course of self-directed study
Either one of these two options:
Religion, Theology and Culture Directed Study (Semester 1) Religion, Theology and Culture Directed Study (Semester 2)
Two of the following optional or listed courses (subject to timetable confirmation)
Homiletics and Biblical Hermeneutics Bible, Doctrine and Freedom of Interpretation Studies in Early Church History and Theology (Online) TRS MTh or Honours courses (Glasgow-based only)
The writing of a 15,000 word dissertation
LEARNING AND TEACHING
This programme sustains our historic commitment to offer academic training to those exercising leadership roles in Christian churches through delivering continuing professional development in four key areas:
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equipping for congregational ministry
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culturally relevant hermeneutics for preaching
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creative approaches to ministry and mission
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theological inquiry.
The programme aims to:
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embed missional practice and strategy throughout ministerial practice
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employ an expanded depth of hermeneutical and theological knowledge, to enrich preaching and generate creative approaches to worship
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provide skills in congregational studies, organisation, and management relevant for those in Christian leadership
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enhance reflection on the social and cultural significance of theology and construct a coherent understanding of Christian approaches to social engagement and transformation
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develop skills in reflective practice and personal reflexivity.
This will be done by means of presentations and written assignments, with teaching input once a month for 5 hours at a time, on four occasions per course, or online 2 hours per week, amounting to 20 hours contact time, each over a semester.
Lectures, discussion of texts led by the teacher, presentations by students and summing-up will contribute to formation and stimulate further study, application, reflection and written responses by the students.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | 2.2 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in Theology and/or Religious Studies or related degree programme. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Relevant professional experience can be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement detailing your Church responsibility and duration is required. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters in Ministry, Theology and Practice is intended for pastoral professionals, to develop and enhance their abilities in congregational ministry, culturally relevant hermeneutics and preaching, creative approaches to ministry, and freedom of inquiry in theological doctrine.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
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Glasgow has a leading reputation—and not just in recent times—for combining critical academic excellence with an awareness of and focus on the wider community in terms of application of theology. We are known for the creativity of our theological programmes, again going back to the early days of Protestant Enlightenment through the Theology and human existence concerns of the previous century to a theology that is properly aware of contexts, ideologies, traditions and source texts, thus ‘hermeneutical’.
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This particular purpose-made Masters, working with professional ministers, is unique in the UK.
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The degree can be undertaken in London or Glasgow.
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This unique programme marks a new phase in nearly three centuries of collaboration between the Dr Williams’s Trust and the University of Glasgow in supporting the development of Christian ministry.
-
It is delivered by academics who presently have a strong commitment to and experience of training for Christian ministry.
-
It welcomes the diverse practice and backgrounds of ministers and church workers from a number of denominations.
-
Applicants from qualifying denominations may be eligible for bursaries from the Dr Williams Trust.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Over two years, you will take: - Six core courses
- Dissertation
YEAR 1
Semester 1: September to December Year 1 Semester 1: September to December RESEARCH TRAINING - THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES BIBLE, DOCTRINE AND FREEDOM OF INTERPRETATION Semester 2: January to March
RESOURCING CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY Summer RELIGION, THEOLOGY AND CULTURE DIRECTED STUDY (SEMESTER 2)
YEAR 2
Semester 1: September to December HOMILETICS & BIBLICAL HERMENEUTICS
Semester 2: January to March CREATIVE MINISTRY
Summer DISSERTATION
LEARNING AND TEACHING
This programme sustains our historic commitment to offer academic training to those exercising leadership roles in Christian churches through delivering continuing professional development in four key areas: - equipping for congregational ministry
-
culturally relevant hermeneutics for preaching
-
creative approaches to ministry and Christian social responsibility
-
theological inquiry.
The programme aims to: - embed missional practice and strategy throughout ministerial practice.
-
employ an expanded depth of hermeneutical and theological knowledge, to enrich preaching and generate creative approaches to worship.
-
provide skills in congregational studies, organisation, and management relevant for those in Christian leadership.
-
enhance reflection on the social and cultural significance of theology and construct a coherent understanding of Christian approaches to social engagement and transformation.
-
develop skills in reflective practice and personal reflexivity.
This will be done by means of presentations and written assignments, with teaching input once a month for 5 hours at a time, on four occasions per module, amounting to 20 hours contact time, each over a semester.
Lectures, discussion of texts led by the teacher, presentations by students and summing-up will contribute to formation and stimulate further study, application, reflection and written responses by the students.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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| Entry requirements | A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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