Roehampton University

Practical Theology (DTh)

Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom

Course overview

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Contact us An experience like no other. A part-time professional doctorate programme which will enhance the evaluative and reflective skills required to go further in your career. Did you know?

University of Roehampton London is ranked top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).

Modules

Level 8 Loading... Skills The Professional Doctorate in Practical Theology (DTh) provides an opportunity to research at doctoral level a matter of theological importance that makes a critical intervention to both practice and scholarship. This incorporates; Allowing students to continue in professional roles and / or to research an area of importance in a relevant practical context.

DTh students are part-time, integrating their study and research with a wide variety of professional and practical contexts – in voluntary organis

Key highlights

  • Part-time professional doctorate combining study with ongoing professional roles
  • Doctoral research on a theological issue relevant to practice
  • Research aims to make critical intervention in practice and scholarship
  • Develops evaluative and reflective skills for career progression
  • Taught stage followed by an independent doctoral research stage

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

Careers this course leads to

  • Minister of religion
  • Chaplain
  • Theological educator
  • Faith-based charity leader
  • Pastoral care coordinator
  • Academic researcher in theology

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,928 per year | International: £11,771 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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