Master of Theology in Human Rights

Description

This programme provides a communities-based analysis of human rights that integrates Christian ethics, theology, and Pasifika perspectives. It confronts students with complex questions about identity, legal personhood, individual and communal responsibilities as well as the often-overlooked integrity of the ‘whole of life.’ Students may choose to focus on HR issues specific to their contexts such as globalisation, land issues, socio-medical ethics, legislation, gender and so forth. The programme is broadly tailored to students intending to teach, or enter a particular form of ministry, or just aiming to deepen their knowledge of 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:

Explore and critique communities-based analysis of human rights that integrates Christian ethics, theology, and Pasifika perspectives.

Critically explore with complex questions on identity, legal personhood, individual and communal responsibilities as well as the often-overlooked integrity of the ‘whole of life.’

Demonstrate analytical skills on HR issues specific to their contexts such as globalisation, land issues, socio-medical ethics, legislation, gender and so forth.

 Demonstrate high level skills in tailoring students intending to teach, or enter a particular form of ministry, or aiming to deepen their knowledge 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

TBC

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