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Practical Theology Doctorate
Work with other professionals, practitioners and faith-based leaders from different backgrounds on a practical research degree related to your work. Examine how your guiding beliefs and values impact your professional, voluntary or ministerial practice. The Pr…
PhD5 yearsPart-time
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School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion · Historical, philosophical and religious studies
Work with other professionals, practitioners and faith-based leaders from different backgrounds on a practical research degree related to your work. Examine how your guiding beliefs and values impact your professional, voluntary or ministerial practice. The Practical Theology Doctorate offers a structured approach to research. You'll build on your professional experience and combine this with academic research. Conduct evidence-based doctoral research to enhance and enrich your day-to-day work. The modern study of Practical Theology began in the 1960s right here at the University of — . Applicants from a wide variety of professions, including social work, charity leadership, education, ministry or counselling benefit from our wide-ranging expertise. Join a varied research community, working with faith leaders and practitioners from many backgrounds. Take part in seminars, workshops and a summer school. Meet national and international scholars. Undertake part-time study alongside other commitments. The structured format of this course supports you to return to academia and gives you the tools for independent research. Combine theory and practice to gain evidence-based insights for your work.
Getting in
As the university states it
We usually require a good 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline. We're looking for candidates who show the potential for doctoral level study in their applications and can reflect on their own practice. We welcome applications from: Public sector professionals in health, education and social services Active members of caring professions such as psychotherapy, counselling, nursing, social work, community development Those involved in religious ministry in parish, congregational, or chaplaincy settings People working in charities, non-governmental organisations, in the cultural industries, or in the arts Those involved in industry or business wishing to deepen their understanding of the ethical and theological dimensions of their practice We also look for an appropriate level of professional or voluntary experience in the area to be researched, often with a continuing role in that sector.
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