Practical Theology (DTh)

Skills

On our PhD (prof) Practical Theology (Dth), our priority is ensuring that you graduate with a professional skillset.

This incorporates;

• Allowing students to continue in professional roles and / or to research an area of importance in a relevant practical context.
• DTh students are part-time, integrating their study and research with a wide variety of professional and practical contexts – in voluntary organisations and faith sector work, in lay work and ministry, in social justice movements and education. 
• Focusing on using research to develop theological practice, to the mutual enrichment of both academic theology and faith practice. 

Learning

A course that works for you.

This programme will help those already engaged in professional contexts relevant to Christian theology to develop the advanced research, evaluative and reflective skills necessary to further their professional and career profile, and contribute form their practice to wider theological discourse.

It is expected that students will commit, on (calendar year) average, around 15-20 hrs per week to their doctoral research.

Careers

A career with meaning awaits.

The DTh professional doctorate is intended to enable existing professionals working in church ministry, mission, education, development or the para-church sector to move into senior or national positions within visionary research-led organisations.

You could work in roles such as:

• Pastoral Councillor
• Chaplain
• Theological Educator
• Community Outreach Coordinator
• Spiritual Director
• Worship Leader
• Nonprofit Programme Director
• Church Administrator