Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission
Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission
Our Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Ministry and Mission offers a flexible pathway which enables you to build on the foundational topics of the Postgraduate Certificate, to go deeper into areas of specific interest and relevance to you and your ministry. The programme requires you to successfully complete 120 credits, which can be completed in a year, or part-time over two or three years.
The 120 credits can be comprised of six modules at Level 7, or one 20-credit module at Level 6 and five 20-credit modules at Level 7. Modules are taught intensively in block weeks (Monday to Wednesday) and in term time over eight weeks, usually once a week or once a fortnight (over two terms).
Please note that their is one compulsory module: Research and Reflection.
Suggested Pathways:
Pathway 1:
Level 7: Research and Reflection(20); Bible & Christian Faith (20); Intersectional Theologies (20); Relationship and Emotional Management (20); Issues in Biblical Theology (20); Advanced Study of a Theological Text (20)
Pathway 2:
Level 6: Education for the Learning Church (20)
Level 7: Research and Reflection(20); Bible & Christian Faith (20); Intersectional Theologies (20); Relationship and Emotional Management (20); Issues in Biblical Theology (20)
Pathway 3:
Level 6: Theology & Trauma (10); Interfaith Dialogue (10)
Level 7: Research and Reflection(20); Bible & Christian Faith (20); Intersectional Theologies (20); Relationship and Emotional Management (20); Issues in Biblical Theology (20)
Module descriptors
Complete descriptions of these modules are available here. All are taught by the teaching staff at Westminster or our colleagues in the wider Cambridge Theological Federation. Often we teach modules together, which creates an exciting ecumenical environment for learning. Class sizes typically vary between 5-25. There is always a wide range of age, backgrounds, and experience in the room, which makes for a very rich learning experience. Face-to-face sessions are a mixture of lecture-style content, seminar-style discussions and small group work. Independent study sessions usually involve watching a video or reading an article and then having the chance to reflect on it.
Progression:
One of the many strengths of the Common Awards is their modular structure. Once you complete your Postgraduate Diploma you then have the option of applying for admission to the MA in Theology, Ministry and Mission, building on the credits you have already achieved.
Cost:
The cost of the Postgraduate Diploma is £6,000. Bursaries are available.
Apply:
Information about the Admissions process for our various awards is available here. For more information please contact the Tutorial Office (or on 01223 33 06 49).