Overview

About the programme

We live in rapidly changing times. Accordingly, the Theology Faculty at St Mary's University, Twickenham, London has decided to initiate a new Doctorate in Ministry in order to help ministers to respond to the challenges of modern ministry whilst also contributing to the growing academic resources available.

In this respect the course has two main elements: first, the opportunity for theological, philosophical and ethical reflection on the nature of ministry and, secondly, the provision of a skill-set for practitioners to contribute to academic knowledge of ministry by developing their own original doctoral-level research thesis.

Thus, the programme may appeal to a range of ministerial needs such as:

A refresher course, sabbatical or part of continuing ministerial development
An opportunity to engage with the latest theological perspectives on ministry
Personal growth and development
An opportunity to take stock of current ministry
An ability to acquire deeper ministerial skills
A chance to meet other ministers facing similar challenges
An opportunity to make a significant contribution to academic reflection on ministry

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Spiritual Direction, Psychology and Spiritual Formation
Systematic Theology and Contemporary Themes
Theologies of Liberation and Political Theology
Pastoral Theology of Ministry: Scripture and Ministry
Ethical and Social Issues of Ministry
Research Skills and Methods
Engaging with Research: Research, Practice and the Political
Yourself as Researcher: Personal Identities and Values
Engaging in Theological Reflection

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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88

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Theology and Religious Studies View 42 other PhDs in Theology and Religious Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students will be accepted on the programme if they have an Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent.
In some circumstances, other qualifications will be accepted after interview, or (exceptionally) other relevant experience and study with evidence of the ability to engage with such a programme (subject to approval by the Academic Registrar on the advice of the Programme Director).

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

8640 GBP / year

≈ 8640 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

3630 GBP / year

≈ 3630 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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