The Master of Arts in Catholic Applied Theology

UK

What will I learn?

Who is the Programme aimed at?

This programme is suitable for professional workers in pastoral ministries, those involved in the fields of religious education, catechesis and leadership in schools, and, indeed, anyone wishing to deepen their knowledge of various aspects of Catholic Theology, Ethics and Spirituality

Aims of the Programme

The Programme aims to:

  • Enable students to engage in an informed, systematic and critical manner with Catholic theology, philosophy and the human sciences.
  • Equip students to exercise responsibility and independence in their studies and research and to be able to apply the fruits of these critically and creatively.

Content:

The programme has 4 pathways or areas of specialism, each with its own particular content.

Award:

This programme leads to The Open University award of Master of Arts (OU).

It is possible, within the structure of the MA Programme, to terminate with the award of a Postgraduate Certificate (after Year 1) or Postgraduate Diploma (after Year 2).

Which department am I in?

Maryvale Institute

Study options

Online/Distance (30 months)

Tuition fees
£4,784.00 (5,03,685) per year
Dissertation Year Fee £3016.

This is a fixed fee
Start date

Expected January 2025

Entry requirements

For international students

The programme is open to candidates with an honours degree (2:2, or above), or an equivalent professional qualification. The Institute welcomes students whether or not they are from the Catholic community. International English Language Testing System (IELTS): Minimum average of 6.5 overall, with no sub-test below 6.0. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Minimum paper-based total of 550, computer-based total of 213, or Internet-based total of 79.
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