Doctorate in Theology and Ministry

A Doctorate in Theology & Ministry enables you to study with leading, internationally renowned figures in theology and religious studies. Participate in a vibrant and cutting edge research community with a focus on the relationship between theology, ministry and contemporary society. Develop an on-going peer group and participate in a wider learning community.

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• Study with leading, internationally renowned figures across all disciplines in the field of theology and religious studies.
• Participate in a vibrant and cutting edge research community that has a particular focus on the relationship between theology, ministry and contemporary society.
• Develop an on-going peer group of fellow students and participate in a wider learning community through regular interaction in classes, seminars, lectures and research days.
• Located in the heart of London.
  
  

PURPOSEThis professional doctorate is designed to offer clergy, those in full-time church related work and others working in a variety of professional and voluntary contexts an opportunity to pursue doctoral level studies through a programme relevant to their ministry and theological interests. It provides the skills and opportunities for research into the links between academic theology, ministry and professional practice.

DESCRIPTIONThe programme is taught by the Department of Theology & Religious Studies as well as the Department of Education & Professional Studies. There are three component parts studied sequentially:

• A taught component consisting of modules on different aspects of theology, ministry and professional practice (eg systematic theology; biblical studies; sociology of religion; moral theology and empirical research methods for the study of ministry).
• The Ministerial Focused Study will look at ministry in practice via an empirically based project;
• The Research Based Thesis enables students to explore an aspect of theology and ministry of personal or professional interest.