Courses

Masters Programme

At Moorlands we have always tried to make our courses relevant to the realities and opportunities of hands-on Christian service. These courses takes that principle as far as we have ever taken it. The Moorlands’ Masters programme is all about offering stimulation and encouragement to those who God is currently using to make the difference in the world.

We offer two courses:

M.A. in Applied Theology (Christian Leadership)
M.A. in Applied Theology (Family, Youth & Community)

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Part-time, relevant and flexible

• As a part-time programme you will travel to Moorlands for four two-day blocks a year (September, December, February, April) with supported individual study in between, while you continue your job
• As a relevant programme it asks you to
  choose from two of the most critical subjects in ministry today
• As a flexible programme it allows you to study for just one year for a Postgraduate Certificate, or for two years for a Postgraduate Diploma, and for two years plus a dissertation for a Masters Degree.

Course Map

Course Structure

The full MA programme consists of a compulsory initial module, followed by two core modules in your chosen course; and then a final taught module and a dissertation.

Initial Module: The Reflective Practitioner

This module introduces you to the discipline of Applied Theology and its methods and models. You will discuss different types of reflection on practice and apply them to your own situation. You will also consider issues that arise in practice - for example, groups and teams, motivation, roles and expectations – and explore how  they work out.

Two Christian Leadership Core Modules

Developing Christian Leadership

This module brings together three major themes related to the practice of leadership: leadership thinking in the 21st century; leadership skills – developing vision and strategy, mentoring, coaching, communication; the personal development of the leader – for example, modelling spirituality to others; the interface of Bible and theology and the demands of leadership in community.

Inter-Cultural Issues (Christian Leadership)

The aim of this module is to give an in-depth analysis of today’s world together with a theological framework for culture and the Kingdom of God. This makes possible Christian leadership within the cross-cultural mission of the church, whether within a multicultural society or across ethnic and cultural boundaries.

Two Family, Youth and Community Work Core Modules

Family Children and the World

In an ever shrinking global culture, the challenge of international perspectives needs to be held in tension with localised and societal developments. This module explores these themes in the context of celebrating personhood as expressed in families and communities. This is particularly with reference to the value of children.

Inter-Cultural Issues (Family, Youth and Community)

This module considers the same themes as Inter-Cultural Issues (Christian Leadership) module but with special reference to family, youth and community work contexts.
 

Research for Practitioners (for both courses)

This module provides an understanding of the nature of postgraduate research and of the range of research methodologies and techniques that can be used for this level of enquiry. It also gives you an opportunity to develop your own individual theology of practice.
 

Dissertation

The dissertation of 15,000 to 18,000 words is the culmination of the MA student’s learning experience. It requires you to frame and negotiate a research question, to select and use appropriate methodologies and sources, to arrive at a clear overall structure and argument and to present your findings in writing.

Entrance Requirements

Our admissions policy at postgraduate level encourages a variety of appropriate entry routes. For admission you will need to show evidence of:

• Sufficient academic ability: you are normally required to have a British honours degree or equivalent in a theological field. Other qualifications or experience which demonstrate that you possess appropriate theological knowledge and skills may be acceptable.
• Capacity to benefit from the study of practice, as part of your continuing professional or vocational development. You will normally have at least two years of relevant experience, and you will be engaged in practice while you undertake the course.
• Commitment to Christian life and service.

We realise that some people who will be interested in these courses won't have a degree in theology, perhaps not a degree at all, but will have years of experience of christian life and service. You will need a basic theological grounding to undertake the course successfully, but that can come from personal study and life experience as well as through formal qualifications. Further details of the entrance requirements can be obtained from the college.