University of Oxford
Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Theology
The Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Theology in Theology and Religious Studies is offered by University of Oxford.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Theology consists of either one year of full-time study, during which students must be resident in Oxford, or two years of part-time study, during which students may be non-residential but must attend classes in Oxford once a week. You will take four units in total, each assessed by an extended essay of 7,000 words. The two core units are:About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Applied Theology is designed to enable theological reflection upon experience in pastoral practice in the context of ministry in the Church. It may be taken if you hold a pastoral appointment at present, or if you are able to include a period of approved pastoral experience in your course of study for the PGDip.You will choose two further units from the following options:
- Doctrine, Context and Practice
- Experiential Project with Theological Reflection.
The Doctrine, Context and Practice unit is taught by weekly classes on a Friday morning in Oxford. The other three modules are taught by supervision. This means that you will be provided with a tutor with whom you will meet regularly to discuss your written work, resulting in the extended 7,000-word essay.
- Sociology of Religion
- Pastoral Psychology
- Science and Faith in the Modern World
- The use of the Bible
- Christian Spirituality
- Liturgy and Worship
- Christian Ethics
- Mission in the Modern World
- Inter-faith Dialogue
- Ecclesiology in an Ecumenical Context