Overview
Key facts
Do you want to:
- explore the meaning of Christian teaching?
- investigate the implications of Christian belief?
- delve into the relationship between Christianity and philosophy?
Systematic and philosophical theology looks at claims about:
- God
- creation and salvation
- the nature of the Church
- human identity and ethics
- and many other ideas at the heart of Christian theology.
In particular you will examine:
- the Christian theological tradition from the early church to the present
- Christianity's engagement with philosophy
- the relationship between faith and reason
- the task of theology in the twenty-first century.
Careers and professional development
Our successful students of the Systematic and Philosophical Theology programme at University of Nottingham travel on many different paths from the clergy and teaching professions to the IT, welfare and housing sectors
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Systematic and Philosophical Theology for Newcomers
- Directed Reading
- The Virgin Mary in Christian Tradition
- Christology
- Aquinas and Thomism
- Faith and Reason
- La Nouvelle Theologie
- Early Christian Writings: Outside the Canonical Collection
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
Credits
CATS
Delivered
Disciplines
Philosophy & Ethics Religious Studies & Theology Liberal Arts View 28 other Masters in Liberal Arts in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- 2:1 or above (or its international equivalent) in theology and/or religious studies. We may also accept a related subject such as philosophy or history.
- Students entering the programme from a humanities discipline other than theology may be required to take the module 'Systematic and Philosophical Theology for Newcomers'.
- We recognise that people come to theology and religious studies by a variety of routes and are happy to consider other qualifications and experience. Please contact us to discuss.
- IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 24 months.
Funding
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