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This programme offers some flexibility in terms of module choices, including the opportunity for some independent study and research, but there are compulsory modules, and some modules do not run every year. If you would like to discuss options, please contact the programme leader, Beth Dodd (edodd@sarum.ac.uk)..
Below is an outline of the MA pathway options for the academic year 2025/2026.
Independent three-year part-time MA – starting Sept 2025
- Students study three modules or 60 credits per year
- Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods is a compulsory module and highly recommended in Year 1
- In consultation with the programme leader, students may choose to study an Independent Learning Project (Long) [TMM43920] in place of one of the taught modules
| Independent MA
(3 Years Part Time) |
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| Year 1 – PGCert (2025-6) | Year 2 – PGDip (2026-7) | Year 3 – MA |
| Placement Preparation (optional) + The following modules |
Dissertation Proposal
Placement Preparation (optional) |
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| Induction (not credited)
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Mission and Ecclesiology in Contemporary Context [TMM42720]
OR Foundations and Forms of Christian Spirituality |
Dissertation in Theology, Ministry and Mission [TMM42360]
(60 credits) |
| Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods
[TMM42220]
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Leadership and Theology for Ministry and Mission
[TMM 3191]
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| Advanced Biblical Studies
[TMM40820]
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Methods in Modern Theology [TMM40820]
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| Reflective Practice: Christian Worship
[TMM43420] OR Reflective Practice in Context (Placement) [TMM43020] OR Advanced Study of a Theological Text: The Song of Songs [TMM41020] (residential 18-21 May)
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Reflective Practice: Christian Worship
[TMM43420] OR Reflective Practice in Context (Placement) [TMM43020] OR Advanced Study of a Theological Text [TMM41020] (if not already studied – 4 day residential mid May)
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| 60 credits L7
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60 credits L7
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60 credits L7
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| Year 1 Saturdays
1.Induction 2. Research and Reflection 3. Advanced Biblical Studies 4. Christian Worship OR Monday-Thursday theological text OR no Saturday teaching day for placement |
Year 2 Saturdays
Dissertation training days (optional) Three out of the following: 1.Mission and Ecclesiology OR Monday-Thursday Christian Spirituality
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Year 3 Saturdays
Dissertation supervision as arranged Dissertation support days (optional)
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Module Dates for 2025-2026 (Indicative)
To note:
- The deadline date for your module assignment is 4pm on a Tuesday, and is the final day of the module i.e. 10 Nov – 3 Feb, the deadline is 4pm Tuesday 3 February.
- Christmas Holiday 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026; Easter Holiday 30 March – 10 April 2026 (Easter day 5 April 2026)
- There may be some overlap between module start-and-end dates. This is due to extended start-and-end dates for the independent pathway, to allow for greater flexibility. Assignment extensions are possible due to personal or professional circumstances.
- Most modules have one Saturday teaching day and six weekly online seminars, usually Thursday at 7pm. At this stage seminars dates and times are indicative and may change.
- The college aims to return assignment marks and comments to students 4 weeks after the submission date.
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Recommended Pathway
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Optional Modules |
| Any term
Independent Learning Project (Long) [TMM43920]
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| 2 Sep – 7 Oct
(not for credit) Induction
Seminars 4, 11, 18, 25 September
13 September teaching day |
15 Sep- 11 Dec
Foundations and Forms of Christian Spirituality
2 September -25 Nov Mission and Ecclesiology in Contemporary Context [TMM42720]
2 September-28 October programmed online learning, forum and seminars
27 September teaching day
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| 3 Nov – 17 Feb
Research and Reflection: Resources and Methods [TMM42220] 11 November-20 January programmed online learning, forum and seminars 22 November teaching day Seminars 13, 20, 27 November. 11, 18 December. 8 January |
3 Nov – 17 Feb
Leadership and Theology for Ministry & Mission [TMM3191] 11 November-20 January programmed online learning, forum and seminars 6 December teaching day Seminars 13, 20, 27 November. 11, 18 December. 8 January |
| 26 January-12 May
Advanced Biblical Studies [TMM40220] 3 February- 14 April programmed online learning, forum and seminars 7 March teaching day Seminars 5, 12, 19 Feb. 5, 12, 26 March
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| 20 April-21 July 2026
Reflective Practice: Christian Worship [TMM43420] 28 April – 23 June programmed online learning, forum and seminars 9 May teaching day Seminars 30 April, 7, 14, 28 May. 4, 18 June. |
20 April-4 August 2026
Reflective Practice in Context (Placement) [TMM43020] No seminars 20 Apr-16 Jul Advanced Study of a Theological Text: The Song of Songs [TMM41020] residential 18-21 May
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