Belfast School Of Theology
Graduate Certificate
in Theology (Level 6)
Graduate Certificate in Theology
Essential Information
STUDY
1 Year Full-time
2 Years Part-time
LOCATION
OF STUDY
Belfast School of Theology Campus
OVERSEAS
APPLICATIONS
This course is not suitable for those who need a visa to study in the UK.Â
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
A degree from a recognised university, at 2.2 level or a Professional Qualification at the same level, also 1 year of active engagement in some form of Christian Ministry.Â
OF COURSE
1 day a week per semester for classes.Â
1 week intensive teaching between semesters 1 and 2.Â
Please also allow time each week for your own reading and study.Â
INFORMATION
The deadline for applications is 31st August 2024Â however, we highly recommend applying earlier to ensure that you get through the application process in good time. It normally takes around 3 weeks to complete.Â
Fees
Fees for 2024 – 2025 are £2,320 plus £450 enrolment fee.Â
Fees for 2024 entry will be released in the spring 2024.
Apply Now
Applications open. Please contact us….
Introduction
to the course…
We feel it is important for those involved in Christian ministry to have some theological training. If you have studied another undergraduate subject (e.g., English, Law, Medicine etc.), you will have gained valuable training and experience in that area, but there are so many important skills and tools which Christian leaders need so that they lead from an informed Biblical perspective. Further study is a fantastic choice for getting off to a great start in ministry as it will help rapidly increase how effective you are at your role and potentially save you from making costly mistakes.
This course is ideal for those in the first few years of working in a church, mission or ministry context. It is also useful for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of theology. It is one year course, consisting of one day a week for 24 weeks with a 1 week intensive teaching block in January. It covers three core areas of New Testament Studies, Christian Leadership and either Ethics or Engaging the world. It is designed to supply you with the knowledge and core theological tools to ‘propel’ your leadership and get it off to a great start.Â
Course
Information
Application Process
The course has been praised for the wide variety of assessment options. The assignments for each module will be chosen to help you to interact more deeply with key elements of the subject, including written essays, journals, class quizzes and presentations.
Each assignment will be introduced in detail by the class teacher, and you will receive detailed feedback on each to help you improve your skills in this area.
There are also study skills sessions to introduce the necessary skills for assessment.
Student Learning Outcomes
To provide you with an understanding of the Biblical and theological foundations of Christian life and ministry.
To enable you to apply this understanding in the context of your own spiritual formation and in facilitating the spiritual formation of others.
To have an ability to engage with the various local and global cultures in which you will live and serve.
To equip you with key skills for ministry and ongoing personal development.
Lecturers
Your lecturers/ teachers have both an academic and a practical interest in the areas that they teach. You will be taught by a mixture of full time and external Associate lecturers who have academic qualifications and expertise in each subject.
You will also have both a Personal Tutor and an Advisor of Studies who will be available to discuss any issues you have relating to your studies.
Assessment
Students taking the programme are required to complete three undergraduate modules over one academic year.
The course has been praised for the wide variety of assessment options, the assignments for each module will be chosen to help you to interact more deeply with key elements of the subject, including written essays, journals, class quizzes and presentations.
Each assignment will be introduced by the class teacher, and you will receive detailed feedback on each to help you improve your skills in this area.
See individual modules for assessment required.Â
Validation
This course is delivered in partnership with the University of Cumbria. The teaching is designed and delivered by the School’s lecturers while the course is validated by the University of Cumbria to ensure it is of an appropriate standard.
You will graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Theology from the University of Cumbria www.cumbria.ac.uk.
Career Options
The Graduate Certificate allows students to work towards a recognised qualification that leaves students well placed to pursue further postgraduate study or to enter into a range of ministry situations.
The course is available as a stand-alone qualification or can lead to further study.
Further Study
Upon completion of the degree, students can apply to the Grad Dip, PG Cert, PG Dip or MA in Practical Theology, or for a range of postgraduate courses, including PGCE.
Learning & Teaching
As a student on the Graduate Certificate in Theology, you will receive on average 3 hours of timetabled teaching per week over the course of the year. And one of the modules will be a one week intensive week of teaching between semester 1 and 2. This will involve a combination of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and skills classes. The contact time for a module will normally all take place over one morning or afternoon each week to give students flexibility in their use of time.
However learning is about more than contact time. Typically classroom teaching and learning will form nearly 20% of the time you will spend on your studies. In the other 80% you will be expected to be doing your own independent work to build upon what you have learned in class, prepare for the next class and complete your assignments.
Each tutor will provide you with detailed reading lists and other materials to guide you. All tutors are available upon appointment for one-to-one meetings, guidance and support.
See below for the modules available on the Grad Cert. The exact style of learning will vary from module to module depending upon how we can best help you to learn in this particular area. There will be interactive lectures introducing the main issues in the area. There will be also be small group work and discussions which will help you to articulate your own views and interact with the views of others in this interdenominational and multicultural environment.Â
Validation
University of Cumbria
This course is delivered in partnership with the University of Cumbria. The teaching is designed and delivered by the School lecturers while the course is validated by the University of Cumbria to ensure it is of an appropriate standard.
You will graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Theology from the University of Cumbria www.cumbria.ac.uk.
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Fees
Fees for 2024 – 2025 are £2,320 plus £450 enrolment fee.Â
Fees for 2024 entry will be released in the spring 2024.
Apply Now
Applications open. Please contact us….
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