Programme Name

Master of Theology in Climate Justice

Description

The Mth in Climate Justice equips students with advanced ‘whole of life’ principles that are  theologically, culturally and communities-based. Students will be given the option to specialise in how theological discourse is critically engaged with Climate Change topics particular to their own communities such as national and regional climate strategies and policies. Their research should highlight the importance of new ‘whole of life’ strategies anchored on Pasifika communities-based understanding of mitigation, adaptation, resilience, security, and how these are framed around communities indigenous climate spiritualities. The degree is entirely research based and provides flexibility for resident or overseas students intending to work in organisations that focus on negating climate change as well as those pursuing an academic career in justice-driven theologies. The degree is also suitable for those seeking a general enrichment of their Christian life and work

Minimum Entry Requirement

·  should have graduated with a Bachelor’s degree with honours (at level 8) not more than 10 years before applying, unless the applicant has taught in an academic institution since gaining the Bachelor’s degree. 

·  should have gained at least a ‘B’ average in the intended area of specialisation in the last two years of their BD studies. 

·  shall write an academic paper on an appropriate topic set by the relevant department of the College to test their theological knowledge as well as their competence in the intended field of specialisation with a minimum of 50% pass grade of this paper. This paper shall accompany the completed application forms. 

·  Students with a bachelor’s degree (level 7) outside the field of theology will be required to successfully complete all courses for the PgDip Theology or Ecumenism before formally entering any Master’s programme. The grade average of all courses in this qualifying year must be a B or higher.  

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

·         Demonstrate independent thinking skills in Climate Justice with advanced ‘whole of life’ principles that are  theologically, culturally and communities-based.

·         Critically engaged theology with Climate Change issues  particularly on  national and regional climate strategies and policies within  the communities

·         Demonstrate high level  skills and research  on the importance of new ‘whole of life’ strategies anchored on Pasifika communities-based understanding of mitigation, adaptation, resilience, security, and how these are framed around community’s indigenous climate spiritualities.

·         Demonstrate analytical and research skills  in negating climate change as well as pursuing a career in justice-driven theologies  and general enrichment of Christian life and work

Requirements for the award of the Degree

All online Masters programmes will be awarded to candidates that successfully complete an Issues-Based Literature review (10k words) and a research paper up to 30k words relevant to their chosen field of study.

Mode of Delivery

BENDED MODE: ONLINE, DISTANCE and FACE TO FACE

Duration

1 year Full Time or 3 years Part Time

Level

Equivalent to PQF/SPATS/FHEC level 9

School Name

School of Theology & Ecumenism

Credit Point

120

Fees

TBC

Education Pathway

This qualification can lead into a Doctoral qualification (Level 10) or its overseas equivalent.

Employment Pathway

Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of roles in the Christian churches or the wider society in particular within the faith-based organisations, government, civil societies and church affiliated sectors.

Code

Blended: face to face and Online Masters Requirements

Credits

TBC

Issues-Based Literature review: 10k words

30 credits

TBC

Research Thesis: 30k words

90 credits