Systematic and Philosophical Theology (distance learning) MA MA
The University of Nottingham
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Do you want to: **- explore the meaning of Christian teaching?
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investigate the implications of Christian belief?
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delve into the relationship between Christianity and philosophy?**
Systematic and philosophical theology looks at claims about:
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God
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creation and salvation
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the nature of the Church
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human identity and ethics
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and many other ideas at the heart of Christian theology.
In particular you will examine:
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the Christian theological tradition from the early church to the present
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Christianity's engagement with philosophy
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the relationship between faith and reason
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the task of theology in the twenty-first century.
Many students are already established in their careers when they begin this degree, and undertake the programme for professional enhancement and enrichment. Others pursue it for reasons of personal interest. It is also ideal preparation for a PhD, allowing you to develop knowledge and research skills essential to higher level study.
Most students complete this course in 2 years. Under some circumstances, you may be able to change your course duration. You will need to discuss this with your course director. Please note, if you are in receipt of a Student Finance England loan, a mid-course change may affect your payments.
This is a distance learning course, fully supported by online resources, forums and tutorials. You will have full access to the University of Nottingham's library systems and resources. In addition, we have reciprocal agreements between university libraries, which permit you to use the facilities at the libraries nearest your home.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.
List of 388 Bachelor and Master Courses from The University of Nottingham - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The University of Nottingham
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Nottingham by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27810
- postgraduates:
- 7620
- Total:
- 35430
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