Combined research and taught/CPD
5-6 years part-time (full-time may also be available)
September/October 2010
Department of Theology and Religion
Normally a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline is required for entry. Also see general entry requirements
International entry requirementsWe accept a range of qualifications from different countries.
See www.international.bham.ac.uk/countryinfo
Standard English language requirements apply
See the how to apply section
Apply online www.apply.bham.ac.uk
Standard fees apply. See the fees and finance section
Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. Email financialsupport@bham.ac.uk for more information
International students can find details of scholarships at www.international.bham.ac.uk/scholarships.htm
The Doctor of Practical Theology (DPT) is a practice-based doctoral level degree. It provides a unique opportunity for practitioners in a wide variety of settings to work with peers from similar and different professional and voluntary contexts to gain a practice-based and -relevant research degree by staged part-time work.
The Doctor of Practical Theology programme (DPT) is designed particularly for part-time students. Participants are encouraged to use their professional, voluntary, or ministerial practice as the foundation for structured research in practical theology. Candidates are supported throughout by regular supervision, seminars, and work shops with peer and academic engagement.
The programme consists of three introductory modules and a final dissertation, permitting a staged approach to research. Assessment is by a portfolio of work including a literature review, a publishable article, a research proposal and a final 50,000 word dissertation.
Contact: Professor Stephen Pattison
Tel: +44 (0)121 415 8347
Email: dptenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Other programmes in the Department of Theology and Religion
Graduate Institute for Theology and Religion website www.theology.bham.ac.uk/postgrad
School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion website
www.ptr.bham.c.uk
For more programme information please visit www.ptr.bham.ac.uk/postgraduate/practicaltheology
