Postgraduate Certificate in Theology (PGCertTh)

Summary

The Postgraduate Certificate in Theology (PGCertTh) provides an advanced level theological qualification for those who have already completed a recognised bachelor’s level or a Graduate Diploma qualification in Theology. This is a 60-credit programme of study (one semester full time equivalent) consisting of two taught courses.

Graduates of the programme will be awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Theology.

Graduates will be able to:

Evaluate critically a wide spectrum of literature in each of the coursework areas and in the areas of the research undertaken.
Demonstrate mastery of the issues of debate in each of these areas.
Give a fair and informed account of representative points of view in each subject area.
Utilise sound hermeneutical principles in contextualising biblical theology within the subject area studies.
Demonstrate advanced skills of research, critical analysis and constructive synthesis and application so as to make a significant contribution to knowledge in their area of specialisation.
Reflect on the professional, ethical, and relational implications of their study for ministry in the modern world.

Graduates of the programme may progress to higher level study such as Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, master’s, or doctoral studies.

Graduates will be qualified to work in church leadership, pastoral vocations, church-based ministries, Christian writing, cross-cultural ministries, inter-cultural ministries, and/or para-church work.

Career Opportunities

• Church leadership
• Paid employment in areas such as
  · Pastoral Vocations
  · Christian writing
  · Church based ministries
  · Cross-cultural ministries
  · Inter-cultural ministries
  · Para-church work
• Professional development
• Effective service as a church member
• Personal Christian growth
• Workplace Christians
• Further study at master's and doctoral level