Overview

Examine how your guiding beliefs and values impact your professional, voluntary or ministerial practice with this Practical Theology Doctorate programme from University of Birmingham .

Course highlights

The modern study of Practical Theology began in the 1960s right here at the University of Birmingham. Applicants from a wide variety of professions, including social work, charity leadership, education, ministry or counselling benefit from our wide-ranging expertise.

Join a varied research community, working with faith leaders and practitioners from many backgrounds.

Take part in seminars, workshops and a summer school. Meet national and international scholars.

Undertake part-time study alongside other commitments. The structured format of this course supports you to return to academia and gives you the tools for independent research.

Combine theory and practice to gain evidence-based insights for your work.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The DPT intersects with many of the key themes of internationally significant research in our Department, including Theology and Lived Religion and its impact on society nationally and globally.

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, 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

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree in a relevant subject, plus professional experience.

Applications are welcomed from:

Public sector professionals in health, education and social services

Active members of caring professions such as psychotherapy, counselling, nursing, social work, community development

Those involved in religious ministry in parish, congregational, or chaplaincy settings

People working in charities, non-governmental organisations, in the cultural industries, or in the arts

Those involved in industry or business wishing to deepen their understanding of the ethical and theological dimensions of their practice

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Tuition Fees

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11695 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

2591 GBP / year

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Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

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