This area contains the online courses for students registered for the PGCert, PGDip and MA In Theological Education.

Researching Theological Education (ME7401) - 2022-23

The aim of this course is to explore the theoretical and practical concepts, principles and approaches that underpin the process of educational research.  There is emphasis on developing both the critical skills that will facilitate students in their understanding, use and creation of research within the context of Theological Education as well as enhancing their skills to work as an independent learner. This module explicitly provides students with the opportunity to develop specific research skills required for the completion of their research project, which constitutes a major section of the module assessment.

This is a Level 7 module in the MA in Theological Education programme.

60 credits

Running 3 October 2022 - 11 December 2023

Leadership and Management in Theological Education (ME7505) 2021-22

This module aims at consolidating critical knowledge and understanding of leadership, management and administration in a variety of contexts and foster professional abilities that cohere with the ethos of theological education. In addition it aims to provide an overview of the purposes and practices of quality assurance management.  

This is a Level 7 module in the PGCert, PGDip, MA in Theological Education 

30 credits

Running Spring-Summer semester 2021-22 (25 April 2021 - 12 September 2022)

Teacher: Paul Sanders

Perspectives in Theological Education (ME7501) 2021-22

This module aims at providing a prologue to the nature, purpose and problems of theological education both within the UK and internationally. It also critiques some contemporary and near contemporary debates and expressions of theological education in order to elucidate key ideas and practices with the explicit intention of providing a basis for the student’s critical judgment on his or her practice. In addition, it explores historical and contemporary models and theories that relate to the nature and role of the theological educator in order to foster the development of practitioners that are professional, reflective, holistic and maturing. 

This is a Level 7 module in the PGCert, PGDip, MA in Theological Education

30 credits

Running Spring-Summer semester 2021-22 (25 April 2021 - 12 September 2022)

Researching Theological Education (ME7401) - 2021-22

The aim of this course is to explore the theoretical and practical concepts, principles and approaches that underpin the process of educational research.  There is emphasis on developing both the critical skills that will facilitate students in their understanding, use and creation of research within the context of Theological Education as well as enhancing their skills to work as an independent learner. This module explicitly provides students with the opportunity to develop specific research skills required for the completion of their research project, which constitutes a major section of the module assessment.

This is a Level 7 module in the MA in Theological Education programme.

60 credits

Running 4 October 2021 - 12 December 2022

Researching Theological Education (ME7401) - 2020-21

The aim of this course is to explore the theoretical and practical concepts, principles and approaches that underpin the process of educational research.  There is emphasis on developing both the critical skills that will facilitate students in their understanding, use and creation of research within the context of Theological Education as well as enhancing their skills to work as an independent learner. This module explicitly provides students with the opportunity to develop specific research skills required for the completion of their research project, which constitutes a major section of the module assessment.

This is a Level 7 module in the MA in Theological Education programme.

60 credits

Running 28 September 2020 - 13 December 2021