Course Modules

This module introduces you to key concepts in Christian spirituality and allows you to reflect theologically on the relationship between spirituality, theology and other appropriate disciplines, e.g. insights from education and psychology. You will draw on a range of sources […]

This module equips you to engage and reflect theologically on social, political and pastoral issues and questions which arise locally, nationally and globally. You will critically examine public and practical theological methodologies and perspectives utilised by British and international theologians.

This module examines the role of the Bible in the public sphere. You will critically engage with the major issues related to the Bible and public theology, from sexuality, morality and anti-Semitism to religious rights, democracy and blasphemy. By the

This module helps you develop a theologically informed mission strategy for your local ministerial context. You will explore the contemporary religious context in Western society, as you use the work of important sociologists of religion to examine current issues and

This module analyses the link between civil society/NGO sector and international development. It will include examining some of the main players within the charity sector development organisations (such as Oxfam) as well as some of the important international development NGOs.

This module explores how nation state actors, international organisations, NGOs and other global heritage institutions (e.g. British Museum/Guggenheim) work in a world of international heritage management. You will consider key questions of post-colonial power, diplomacy, agency, censorship, freedom of speech.

This module explores a key international relations question concerning environmental and climate change. You will examine the various organisations and campaign groups involved and their perspectives on the issue. You will explore the role of diplomacy in global negotiations and

This module explores the history and contemporary politics of Britain’s relationship with continental Europe. You will chart in place the reasons for European integration and the expansion of the ‘European Union’ from the 1950s to the present day. The module

You will examine the factors that contribute to young people becoming involved in crime and consider crimes committed against them. You will explore the Youth Justice System in the UK and the interventions offered to young people to reduce their

This will introduce you to real-world practice of criminology, and give you an idea of where you could apply your skills. You will explore jobs relating to criminology degrees, including: Community development worker Detective Police officer Prison officer Probation officer