Laidlaw College
Programme Detail: Master of Theology
| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Master of Theology |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | MTh |
| Description | This 240 credit postgraduate degree provides an advanced level theological qualification for those who have already completed a recognised Bachelor's level degree in theology and want to upgrade their qualifications in a specific area or extend their understanding of Christian ministries. It combines a programme of taught courses and written thesis or dissertation. The degree provide opportunity for Master's level biblical and theological study related to the fields of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History, Mission and Pastoral Studies and Professional Studies. Courses critically address the presuppositional and methodological issues inherent in thinking theologically within these areas of study. Varying approaches and study tools - biblical, philosophical, theological, historical and cultural - will be brought to bear on the chosen area. |
| Keywords | theology, theological study, ministy, independent thinking, postgraduate, flexible, biblical, bible, knowledge, advanced, biblical studies, christian thought, history, mission, pastoral, pastor, church, professional, philosophy, philosophical |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International); English (USA) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | New Zealand / Auckland |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Pastoral Care and Counselling; 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 | Full-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | NZ$51.90 per credit (domestic) or NZ$130 per credit (international) |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | No |
| Actual Length | Two years full-time or equivalent part-time |
| Average hours of study per week | 0 |
| Methods of instruction | For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 84 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | For more information please see Laidlaw College's Prospectus and Academic Calendar which can be accessed on www.laidlaw.ac.nz |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | Master of Theology |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Laidlaw-Carey Graduate School |
| Programme Accredited by | SPAEC (Pacific) , Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | NZQA (New Zealand Qualifications Authority) |
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