Research course
PhD
Entry requirements
In order to be considered for this programme, candidates must have achieved:
- a Bachelors (Honours) degree at 2:1 level or above (or its international equivalent) in a related subject
- a UK Masters degree with an overall average of 65% or higher in the dissertation and no mark below 55% (or it's international equivalent) in Religions and Theology or a related subject
Any strong, relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Candidates should be committed to the demands of a doctoral research programme.
Months of entry
January, February, September, October
Course content
Our PhD programme combines in-depth, high-level research and study with a supportive and encouraging research community of staff and students. Students will produce an 80,000 word thesis on their chosen subject.
Our current research projects include:
- An exploration of Christian faith development in the lives of children living in a multi-media world
- Missional Ecclesiology - an exploration into the effectiveness of the UK Methodist Circuit System for supporting and delivering Church growth at a local level
- Toward an Ethic of Worship in a Technological Age: A comparative study of the works of Jacques Ellul and Wendell Berry and their theological implications for Christian worship in a western evangelical context
Fees and funding
UK students
£9000
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- Distance learningis available for this qualification
The Cliff College PhD programme is validated by the University of Manchester
Course contact details
- Name
- Enquiries
- enquiries@cliffcollege.ac.uk
- Phone
- 01246 584229