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Programme Detail: MTh in: Contextual Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource MTh in: Contextual Theology
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description Full-Time / Part-Time / On Campus / Online Options The All Nations MTh in Contextual Theology is based on the reality that everywhere the Christian church has taken root across the globe, theologies shaped by the local context have been born. This MTh facilitates the study of this phenomenon and equips students to both understand the theological, social, economic and historical forces at play in the creation of contextual theologies, and to be effective in facilitating the development of appropriate contextual theologies in diverse local and global contexts. Students are equipped in advanced study and research skills (M1), establishing a robust theological and biblical basis for missional engagement (M2), and giving students a thorough grounding in the field of social and cultural anthropology (M3). In addition to these core modules are two specialist modules; The Methods and Models of Contextual Theology (M8) and The Missiological Issues in Contextual Theology (M9). Students will also have an opportunity to audit a third specialist module should they wish to do so from the range of MA modules in areas of development studies, leadership, and contemporary Islam.
Keywords research theology MTh missiology mission training cross-cultural modules masters postgraduate MA
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available International (e.g. distance learning) / All international
Area of Ministry and Focus Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000
Actual Cost £14,053: full-time, residential, full-board
Bursaries/scholarships available Yes
Actual Length 48 weeks per year (1 / 2 / 3 years)
Average hours of study per week 35
Methods of instruction interactive lectures, group discussions, personal study & research, individual tutorials
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 60
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). 20
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes Applicants must be graduates in some subject, preferably theology or religious studies. If your degree is not in theology or religious studies you will be required to have at least two years of formal Biblical , theological, leadership or development studies training, or an appropriate equivalent in leadership or development work. Alternatively there is a professional entry route which is open to applicants with good professional qualifications and a minimum of eight years experience in the mission context. For those for whom English is not a first language, proof of English skills will also be required (IELTS - 7.0 or Cambridge - Proficiency at C grade or above).
Other Prerequisites
Qualifications gained MTh in: Contextual Theology
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies Open University