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Master of Theology MTh

Educational Aims of Programme:

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

  1. developed a specialised understanding of a theological area chosen under the guidance of a supervisor;
  2. demonstrated evidence of wide and independent reading;
  3. developed research skills through engaging in an extended supervised dissertation.


Criteria for Admission to the Programme    

Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold already a good honours degree in Theology (or Divinity) of this University or another approved university or institution. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, at an approved level of achievement, appropriate to the field of study on which they propose to embark, and subject to any conditions that may be laid down by the Theology Postgraduate Research Committee.

Programme structure, levels, modules and credits

The course of study shall consist of four taught modules or equivalent at Level 7 and a dissertation that is equivalent to two Level 7 modules. Each taught module shall be assigned 30 CATS points at Level M.  The Reseach Study Skills module is compulsory for all students.  The dissertation shall be assigned 60 CATS points at Level M. The individual courses of study and subjects of examination shall be determined by the supervisor in consultation with the candidate, subject to approval by the Theology Postgraduate Research Committee.

 

Code

Title

Status

Pre-requisites (P)

 

CATS Credits

110THE700
110THE701

Study skills
MTh: Module 1

Compulsory
Elective

 

30
30

110THE702

MTh: Module 2

Compulsory

 

30

210THE703

MTh: Module 3

Compulsory

 

30

210THE704

MTh: Module 4

Compulsory

 

30

320THE709

MTh: Dissertation

Compulsory

 

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 Examinations

The compulsory Study Skills module will be assessed by 100% coursework.  In the three elective modules, candidates may choose to be assessed either by coursework or by examination, in consultation with the supervisor at the point of enrolment, and subject to the approval of the Board of the Institute.  The dissertation will be approximately 20,000 words. The pass mark for each module and for the dissertation shall be 50%.

Candidates who fail in one paper only may be permitted, on the recommendation of the Board of Examiners and at the discretion of the Theology Postgraduate Research Committee, to re-sit that paper once only.

Candidates may not submit the dissertation until all the written examinations have been passed.

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 five years from initial enrolment for the MTh course. In exceptional circumstances, the Theology Postgraduate Research Committee may grant an extension of time not exceeding twelve months to students in either category.

The regulations governing the presentation of the dissertation shall be the Regulations for Theses.

Candidates whose dissertation does not satisfy the examiners may, at the discretion of the examiners, be permitted to re-submit their dissertation. If such permission is given, the dissertation shall be re-submitted within six months.

Candidates who pass all modules and the dissertation and who achieve an overall average of 70% or over and at least 70% for the dissertation shall be awarded the degree of Master of Theology with distinction.