Theology, Worldview and Culture MLitt

Course code V620

What is special about this course?

Develop an inter-disciplinary approach to an integrative and thoroughly creational Christian theology, on this MLitt Theology, Worldview and Culture*. 

Let us introduce you to the theological methods, categories, and concepts you need to relate Christian tradition to every aspect of life in the contemporary world. Whether you have a background as a minister, church worker, professional, artist, or business person, draw strongly on the outlook of classical neo-Calvinism and become equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to analyse and understand our cultural landscape, and begin to respond to the opportunities and challenges faced by society and the church.

*subject to validation

Special features

  • Flexible delivery - study full-time or part-time from wherever you are
  • Inter-disciplinary - consider important topics from the viewpoints of biblical studies, philosophy, systematic theology and ethics
  • Integrative - explore an integrative account of nature and grace, creation and salvation, the sacred and the secular
  • Contemporary - engage with real-world issues in your own context and areas of interest
  • Communal - join an online community of learning and fellowship

Entry requirements

  • Honours degree in Theology at 2:1 or above or equivalent
  • If you have an Ordinary degree in Theology, or a degree in another subject area, your application will be considered on an individual basis

PgCert

You will study the following core modules:

  • Theology and worldview
  • The doctrine of creation

Full-time students will also study the following module:

  • Culture and society

Part-time students will also study the following module:

  • The people of God

PgDip

You will study the following core modules:

  • The land
  • The polis

Full-time students will also study the following module:

  • The people of God

Part-time students will also study the following module:

  • Culture and society

MLitt

To achieve the award of MLitt Theology, Worldview and Culture you must also complete a 60-credit research dissertation.

How will I study my course?

  • Full-time
  • Part-time (structured)
  • You will study through a combination of video-conference tutorials, online lectures and online learning using the university's virtual learning environment (VLE). You will have support from your tutors throughout your course

How long will my course last?

  • Full-time: 1 year @ 35 hours per week
  • Part-time (structured): 3 years @ 12 hours per week

Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in tutorials and lectures, and your own time spent on individual study and research.

Where can I study my course?

  • HTC

This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at Highland Theological College UHI.

Start date

  • September
  • January

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

  • EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
  • EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
  • EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
  2022-23 2023-24
Per module (20 credits) £560 £584
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £1,680 £1,752
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) £3,360 £3,504
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) £5,000 £5,256

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), studying this course on-campus or online from their home, the following fees apply:

 

2022-23

2023-24
Per module (20 credits) £669 £720
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £2,007 £2,160
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits) £4,014 £4,320
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation) £6,021 £6,480

EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK

Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes. Students will get an automatic fee scholarship.

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

2023-24 On-campus study (term-time address in Scotland) With scholarship Online study (from home country) With scholarship
Per module (20 credits) £1,600 £1,120 £1,080 £810
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £4,800 £3,360 £3,240 £2,430
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits, 180 credits) £9,600 £7,200 £6,480 £4,860
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) £14,400 £10,080 £9,720 £7,290

 

2022-23 On-campus study (term-time address in Scotland) With scholarship Online study (from home country) With scholarship
Per module (20 credits) £1,492 £1,120 £1,010 £760
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £4,476 £3,360 £3,030 £2,280
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits, 180 credits) £8,952 £6,720 £6,060 £4,560
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) £13,428 £10,080 £9,090 £6,840

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union, studying on-campus or online, the following fees apply:

  On-campus study (term-time address in Scotland) Online study (from home country)
  2022-23 2023-24 2022-23 2023-24
Per module (20 credits) £1,492 £1,600 £1,010 £1,080
Postgraduate certificate (3 modules, 60 credits) £4,476 £4,800 £3,030 £3,240
Postgraduate diploma (6 modules, 120 credits, 180 credits) £8,952 £9,600 £6,060 £6,480
Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits) £13,428 £14,400 £9,090 £9,720

 

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international postgraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.

Funding

External scholarships and financial support may be available. Contact the relevant UHI partner college for more information.

What can I do on completion of my course?

Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:

  • Ordained church ministry
  • Youth work
  • Social ministry
  • Teaching
  • Research
  • Journalism
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Education

Can I progress into further study?

You may wish to progress from MLitt Theology, Worldview and Culture to pursue an MRes or PhD at Highland Theological College UHI, any of our UHI Academic Partners, or another institution.

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