Course summary
This pathway sets students on a journey through the historical and systematic development of Christian doctrine and spirituality. Its classes engage many theological and spiritual traditions and histories, from the patristic era to Wesley studies to contemporary theology. Students can specialise in specific areas within systematic theology, historical theology, Wesley studies, or church history. This pathway is a valuable resource for those who want to work in ministry, mission, or the humanities and provides a strong foundation for further research. You will choose one core class, one pathway class, plus two electives. You will be required to write your dissertation in the area of church history, Wesleyan studies, or systematic theology.
Modules
Core Units: Holiness in the Christian Tradition (CHT7600), Prayer and Personhood (CT7650), or Life and Ecclesial Context of John Wesley (CH7620). Pathway Units: Literature Review (AS7595), Models of Theological Reflection (PT7620), Leadership and Change (PT7631), Leading Enterprises (PT7632), Social Entrepreneurship (PT7633), Urban Ministry & Mission in the Global World (PT7660), Socio-Cultural Anthropology for Missional Practice (PT7720), Urban Ministry and Mission (ST7600), Social and Pastoral Implications of Christian Holiness (ST7610), The Church and the City (ST7630), Independent Study (ST7660), Contemporary Missiology and Culture: Mapping the Landscape (ST7665), Contemporary Missiology and Culture: Emerging Issues (ST7666), Community Engagement (ST7680), Theology & Ecology: Creation and Crisis (ST7800), Environmentalism and Christian Spirituality (ST7801), and Theology and Culture (CT7630)
Assessment method
Assessment methods include essays, presentations, seminar participation and final dissertation.
Entry requirements
Good Honours degree in a relevant subject (exceptional entry considered). International applicants will need a minimum IELTS score of 6.5.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13890.36 | Year 1 |
| England | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9095.34 | Year 1 |
| International | £13890.36 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
As a private charitable college, we receives no support from government sources. NTC is supported by gifts and donations from Churches and from individual donors, and this allows student fees to be set at a competitive rate.
The cost of studying at NTC—and the options on how to pay—depend on the course you choose and whether you’re a UK/EU student or visiting us from further afield.
Provider information
Nazarene Theological College
Dene Road
Didsbury
Manchester
M20 2GU