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Welcome to the
University of Aberdeen
Pursuing Postgraduate Studies
Department of Divinity, 2020-2021
University of Aberdeen
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The Department of Divinity hope that you and your families are getting safely through the current global crisis.
If you are graduating in the summer of 2020, you might be thinking about your next steps in a world that does not offer many certainties during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Pursuing a postgraduate degree can support your future career aspirations and distinguish you from your peers. This packet explains what courses we offer and what you’ll learn, who to contact for more information, and how to finance your studies.
Dr Katherine Hockey is our coordinator for Postgraduate Taught Programmes in the Department of Divinity, and Dr Jackson Armstrong coordinates Postgraduate Research degrees. You can reach out to either of them with questions. For more general queries you can also email [email protected]. Your Home in
Aberdeen
University of
AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Develop
Divinity Postgraduate courses are designed to help you hone your skills
within and beyond the theologian’s craft, focusing on critical
thinking, analysis, and writing skills.
Communicate
Our courses and Divinity postgraduate community help you
develop skills that are transferable, and we teach in ways which
help you learn to communicate your ideas effectively.
Finance
Education doesn’t have to be expensive – learn about ways to
fund your Divinity Masters Degree at
the University of Aberdeen.
What’s in this Packet
Discover what you’ll study with us and how we
can help you
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
What we offerProgrammes, Courses,
and Skillsets
Depending on the combination of courses taken, students can graduate with either the more general MTh Divinity or a specialist degree in one of the following subject areas:
• MTh Biblical Studies
• MTh Church History
• MTh Systematic Theology
• MTh Theological Ethics
The Master of Theology (MTh) in Divinity, either part-time or full-time, allows students to choose either a specialist or a more generalist study route.
If you don’t want to undertake the full Master’s Degree (which involves 180 credit points including at least 150 at level 5 and a dissertation), other exit points include the Postgraduate Diploma (based on 120 credit points, 90 of which must be at level 5), or the Postgraduate Certificate (based on undertaking 60 credit points, 40 of which must be at level 5).
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Optional CoursesTwo Semesters
• Topics in Systematic Theology: God, Christ, and Salvation (30 credits)
• Great Thinkers in Theological Ethics (30 credits)
• Jewish History and Culture (30 credits)• Recent Developments in New Testament
Studies (30 credits)• Creation in Christian Ethics (30 credits)• Topics in Systematic Theology: Spirit, Church,
and World (30 credits)• Isaiah and the New Testament (30 credits)• Significant Movements in Church History (30
credits)• Special Subject (30 credits)
Students may choose up to 30 credits (1 course) from the wide-range of Divinity offerings at level 4
DissertationDuration of Programme
The dissertation course lasts for the duration of the programme with the most focused writing phase happening over the summer period.
MTh students will work directly with faculty members to complete a piece of original work in the Dissertation. The Dissertation is worth 60 credits.
If you don’t wish to complete a Dissertation, other exit points include the Postgraduate Diploma (based on 120 credit points, 90 of which must be at level 5), or the Postgraduate Certificate (based on undertaking 60 credit points, 40 of which must be at level 5).
Please contact Dr Katherine Hockey for more details on full-time course options and how to build a programme that offers a specialist route. For 2020-21 both September 2020 and January 2021 start dates are available.
Courses –MTh in Divinity (Full-time)
Each semester will have 60 course credits, chosen from the following options:
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Optional CourseFour Semesters
• Topics in Systematic Theology: God, Christ, and Salvation (30 credits)
• Great Thinkers in Theological Ethics (30 credits)
• Jewish History and Culture (30 credits)• Recent Developments in New Testament
Studies (30 credits)• Creation in Christian Ethics (30 credits)• Topics in Systematic Theology: Spirit,
Church, and World (30 credits)• Isaiah and the New Testament (30 credits)• Significant Movements in Church History
(30 credits)• Special Subject (30 credits)
Students may choose up to 30 credits (1 course) from the wide-range of Divinity offerings at level 4
DissertationDuration of Programme
The dissertation course lasts for the duration of the programme with the most focused writing phase happening over the summer period, usually in the second year of part-time study.
MTh students will work directly with faculty members to complete a piece of original work in the Dissertation. The Dissertation is worth 60 credits.
If you don’t wish to complete a Dissertation, other exit points include the Postgraduate Diploma (based on 120 credit points, 90 of which must be at level 5), or the Postgraduate Certificate (based on undertaking 60 credit points, 40 of which must be at level 5).
Please contact Dr Katherine Hockey for more details on part-time course options and how to build a programme that offers a specialist route. For 2020-21 both September 2020 and January 2021 start dates are available.
Courses –MTh in Divinity (Part-time)
Each semester will have 30 course credits, chosen from the following options:
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Dissertation SupervisorsThe final dissertation for the MTh programme is your chance to really dig deep into the things that interest you most in theology and divinity! From Theological Ethics and Systematic Theology to Church History and Biblical Studies, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of our faculty members and some of the topics they can guide you through – click on their names to send them an email, or view their online profiles for more info:
Biblical Studies:
Dr J Thomas HewittDr Katherine HockeyProfessor Grant MacaskillDr Sam NewingtonProfessor Joachim Schaper
Church History:
Dr Marie-Luise EhrenschwendtnerDr Kenneth JeffreyProfessor Eric SaakProfessor John Behr
Systematic Theology:
Dr Edward EpsenProfessor Tom GreggsProfessor Paul NimmoDr Daniel PedersenProfessor Phil Ziegler
Theological Ethics:
Professor Brian BrockDr Robert HeimburgerDr Mike Laffin
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Courses
The courses you’ll take in the MTh
Divinity are designed to enhance your
ability to communicate in
person, encourage discussion, and to
deliver key information to help
you design and manage
independent projects.
Your IdeasNot all the courses will be your cup of tea, and that’s ok! The programme is
flexible to allow your interests to guide
what you study.
CollaborationCollaborating with faculty members
through our courses and on your
dissertation will keep your Masters Programme
interesting to you, and help you hone the skills that you need or want the
most help with. You can find out more about our faculty
members and their interests at the back
of this packet.
Core Skills and Your Interests
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
What you’ll be learningEven as you acquire knowledge and skills specific to the study of Divinity, as a master’s degree student you will also acquire readily transferrable skills such as:
• To identify key points and arguments, synthesize important information, and have an informed opinion
• Design and timeline a project; manage a project; working independently
• Learn to communicate your ideas effectively
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Unlike Undergraduate Studies, there are several ways to defer the cost of a Masters Programme.
1. If you are an Aberdeen Alumnus or Alumna, you are entitled to a discount.
This is a 20% discount available for University of Aberdeen graduates on the full cost of a taught postgraduate programme and one year of a full-time Masters by Research (two years for part-time).
2. Grants and ScholarshipsThere are a variety of grants for postgraduate study. Among the grants available for postgraduate study, some may be aimed at students from specific countries, such as the U.S. GI Bill and the St. Andrew’s Society;others by the topic you wish to study. We have linked some in the next slide, and more information can be found on: PostgraduateSearch; Postgrad; Prospects; PostgraduateFunding; FindAMasters; TheScholarshipHub.
3. LoansLoans are available for postgraduate degrees through government schemes. Check with your country of origin for availability. Students resident in Scotland can apply for SAAS loans, for example, which cover tuitionand living costs. The Scottish and English government schemes should also be available to all UK residents, and US students have US Federal Loans available to them.
Financing Your Masters
Discount, Grants, Scholarships, and Loans
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Grants and Scholarships
James Cameron Carnegie
Scholarship
2020-2021 only
£2,000 per annum
Maintenance costs
Robert Nicol Trust
For students from or based in Aberdeen
region
Small grants
Due 1 August 2020
Commonwealth Scholarships
For students from certain developing
Commonwealth countries
Variety of awards available
Scotland’s Saltire
Scholarships
Students from Canada, China
(including Hong Kong), India, Japan, Pakistan and USA.
Up to £8,000 for tuition costs
Stirlingshire Educational
Trust
For Stirlingshire residents only
Variety of awards available
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AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
COVID-crisis
We know the current climate is
unpredictable
Financial
And that money is on your mind
Trust
But we want to help you in your future
career in the way that we can
Build
By honing and teaching you
transferable skills and helping you fund your
studies
Excel
To help you succeed in whatever you do.
University of
AberdeenDepartment of Divinity
Get in TouchDr Katherine Hockey
https://bit.ly/divinitypguoa
For administrative questions about your application contact: [email protected]