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Educational Aims of Programme:

On completion of studies each student on the MDiv programme is expected to have

1. developed an understanding of a broad spectrum of theological study;
2. demonstrated evidence of wide and independent reading;
3. developed research skills through engaging in an extended supervised dissertation.

Programme structure, levels, modules and credits

The course of study will consist of four taught modules at Level 7 and a dissertation that is equivalent to two Level 7 modules. Each taught module is assigned 30 CATS points.  The dissertation is assigned 60 CATS points.

Normally, candidates may only take Level 7 modules in subject areas in which they have satisfactorily completed a module in the Graduate Diploma in Theology. 

Candidates will be required, under the supervision of a recognised teacher to be appointed by the Institute Board, to prepare and submit a dissertation of approximately 20,000 words. 

Detailed information on module content and method of assessment is available at the following website:  http://e-info.qub.ac.uk/book_of_modules/

Awards, Credits & Progression of Learning Outcomes:

NB  The information in this section must be read in conjunction with the general University and specific Faculty Regulations.

 GROUP A  BIBLICAL STUDIES

GROUP C PRACTICAL THEOLOGY

 

GROUP D RESEARCH

Examinations

The examiners will recommend the award of the Masters of Divinity, on successful completion of all required modules.

Assessment will normally be by coursework (2 assignments of 3,000 words each) and seminar presentation.

Candidates must satisfy the examiners in the dissertation and in each of the four Level 7 modules. The pass mark for each module is 50%.

No re-sits will be available for any taught module, or the dissertation.

Candidates may not submit the dissertation until all the written examinations have been passed.  If candidates are not successful in the dissertation element, they may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology.

In the case of full-time students, the dissertation shall be submitted no later than 15 September following completion of the written examination requirements. In the case of part-time students, the date of submission shall be prescribed by the Theology Postgraduate Research Committee but shall be not earlier than two and not later than three years from initial enrolment for the Master of Divinity course.

The degree of Master of Divinity may be awarded either simpliciter, with commendation, or with distinction. To achieve the award of Master’s with commendation, an overall average of 60% or more is achieved.  In order to receive the award with distinction, candidates must achieve an overall average mark of 70% or over, a mark of 70% or over  in the dissertation element, and an average of 65% or more in the other modules..