Master of Theology (Research) MTheol (Regulation 7)

The Master of Theology (Research) is a research degree open to theology graduates who have completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard.

Entry Requirements:
• a four-year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average
or
• a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average
or
• a Masters by coursework with a 75% average
and
• completion of a research essay or minor thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 75%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study

Structure: Major thesis of 40,000 words (additionally, participation in
eight hours of postgraduate seminars per year of candidacy)

Normal Duration: 1 – 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time (maximum 4 years)

Articulation: Doctor of Theology, Doctor of Philosophy

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