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Programme Detail: Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description Post Graduate programme specially designed to be completed while the student is actively engaged in ministry. Consists of 6 taught modules.
Keywords Theology Postgraduate Ministry Practical
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available United Kingdom / Northern Ireland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Prayer, Worship and Spiritual Gifts / Worship; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Church Growth and Development
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Part-time
Level Masters
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost £640 per 20 credit module
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 3 years part time
Average hours of study per week 8
Methods of instruction The course is taught as three teaching blocks per year which students attend. They then study for assignments at their own pace (within deadlines).
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 20%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10%
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 8
Prerequisite Programmes An undergraduate degree in Theology and/or relevant professional experience and qualifications deemed equivalent and IELTS 6.5 for overseas students. Entry can be gained for those without formal qualifications but with relevant ministry experience.
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained Postgraduate Diploma in Theology
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies University of Chester