MTh in Christian Doctrine

This degree builds upon your previous academic experience by deepening your understanding of specific areas of theological study. It aims to bridge the gap between the contrasting demands of undergraduate study and postgraduate research. It is particularly relevant to students from overseas who need to become familiar with the requirements of postgraduate study in a British context. The course is offered on full or part-time basis enabling ministers, missionaries or teachers to pursue their own professional development.

The degree has two parts. Part One consists of six modules of which the core modules Biblical Hermeneutics and Research Methods are compulsory. Then you take a further four modules from this list:

• The Theology of Mission
• Feminist Theology
• The Doctrine of Election from Calvin and Barth
• Comparative Ecclesiology
• Ministry and Sacraments
• Theological Ethics

Part Two consists of a dissertation of up to 20,000 words. The full-time course lasts for one year whilst study on a part-time basis lasts for two or three years. The Regulations of the University of Wales stipulate that the course must be completed within five years.

Lectures normally take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Entry Requirements and Contact information

• Qualifications for entry will conform to the Regulations of the University of Wales for Master's Degrees by Examination and Dissertation (Modular Structure). Students applying for this course will normally be graduates in Theology with at least a second class honours degree from an approved institution.
• You should also be aware that irrespective of your qualifications, Spurgeon's College will need to satisfy itself that you have achieved the necessary academic standard to complete the course satisfactorily.

English Language Entry Requirements

If you are a student from outside the UK and wish to become familiar with postgraduate study in a British context, or you are a minister, missionary or teacher and would like to pursue your own professional development, ask our Admissions Department for an application form together with a copy of the course document. Don’t forget, you can always seek information about the course by attending one of our Open Days (click here for information).