Theology (Part-time)

BA (Part-time)

The Bachelor of Theology (BTh) is a single honours degree programme designed for those wanting to engage with Christianity as a specialist subject.

Campus Chester
Course BA (Part-time)
Length 3-6 Years Part-time
Start date September 2012

Why study Theology at Chester?

The BTh focuses on Christian theology and biblical interpretation and also allows you to study related disciplines such as ethics, philosophy of religion, applied theology and religious studies. Studying part time allows greater flexibility, choice, and up to six years to complete the degree.

The BTh degree programme can be taken over as little as three years or as long as six years. Students may exit after six modules with a Certificate in Higher Education or after 12 modules with a Diploma in Higher Education.


Features:

A wide range of taught modules are available, which may be complemented by distance learning modules. Six modules are required at each of the three levels. Core modules are specified in the disciplines of Christian Theology and Biblical Studies, and a wide range of optional modules are offered in Theology, Biblical Studies, Religious Studies and Ministry.

Next: Modules

Programme Structure:

Level 4

For taught modules, see the list for Level 4 (Year 1) of the full-time BTh.

Open learning modules include:

  • Using the Bible: Studying the Text
  • God's World
  • Christianity and Moral Problems
  • Social Contexts of Ministry
  • Ministry and Priesthood
  • Anglicanism in the Making
  • Church School Ethos
  • Fostering Spiritual Education
  • Doing Theology
  • Communication and the Gospel


Level 5

For taught modules, see the list for Level 5 (Year 2) of the full-time BTh.

Open learning modules include:

  • Independent Study
  • The Authority of the Bible
  • Literature in Christian Perspective
  • Practising Theological Reflection
  • Judge for Yourselves: Reading 1 Corinthians
  • Faith and Feminism


Level 6

For taught modules, see the list for Level 6 (Year 3) of the full-time BTh.

Open learning modules include:

  • Reflective Practice
  • Independent Biblical Study
  • Independent Theological Study
  • Independent Religious Study
Next: Assessment

At Levels 4 and 5, assessment is in a variety of forms (essays, portfolios, presentations, group seminars and exams). At Level 6, assessment is mostly essay/project-based.

Next: Careers

The variety of options offered enables students to proceed to postgraduate studies in Christian Theology, Biblical Studies or Religious Studies. Students also go on to train for a wide range of careers in education, the caring professions, publishing, Christian ministries, business and industry.

Some of the most popular careers chosen by BTh graduates are primary and secondary school teaching, a range of explicitly Christian ministries, academia, publishing, social services and voluntary organisations. The programme can also be used for personal, professional and ministerial development. A number of students enjoy their time here so much that they continue with either a Masters degree or even doctoral research. 

The department has postgraduate programmes leading to Masters degrees in Applied Theology, Adult Education with Theological Reflection, and Science and Religion. It also offers supervision for PhD research in a wide range of areas relating to Theological, Biblical or Religious Studies.

Next: Entry requirements

Single Honours

 

UCAS points:
  
GCE A Level:
 GCE and/or VCE A Levels
BTEC:
 BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
Irish/Scottish:
 Irish Highers/Scottish Highers
International Baccalaureate:
  
QAA:
 QAA recognised Access course, Open College Units or Open University Credits
Extra Information:

Students may be admitted to this programme with one of the above qualifications, or an NVQ Level 3.

If you don't have formal qualifications, you may use the Church Colleges' Certificate as an entry programme for this degree.

Prior experience and knowledge are valued and may be credited towards the degree. For example, Reader's Certificate in the Church of England, the Local Preacher's Training Course in the Methodist Church, and other professional qualifications such as nursing qualifications.
Beginning: Overview

Who to contact

  • For admission enquiries

    Undergraduate Admissions

    University of Chester

    Parkgate Road

    Chester

    CH1 4BJ

    T:
    01244 512175
    enquiries@chester.ac.uk

  • For enquiries about course content

    Professor David Clough, Professor of Theological Ethics and Acting Head of Department
    T:
    01244 511044
    d.clough@chester.ac.uk