Course Essentials
Welcome to the MA in Practical Theology at Canterbury Christ Church! In this course, you will explore Theology as it is expressed, put into practice, and lived out today. The course is based in the UK’s largest Church Foundation university, in a city where England’s spiritual heritage is felt to this day. As you join this course, ask yourself two questions: How can faith be a force for good and contribute to justice and peace in a divided and changing world? How do you relate to the complexities which churches and faith communities face and in which they seek to thrive in our day? We look forward to meeting you in person during Welcome Week at the start of the academic year.
Revd Dr Ivan Khovacs
Course Director
Your Teaching Timetable
Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.
View your first trimester teaching timetable.
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If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.
Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.
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Your Trimester 1 Modules |
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Critical Spirituality |
Key dates
Academic Calendar: Trimesters [15 Week]
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2025-26 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
Welcome
If you are new to the university or a returning student, your Welcome Week is an essential introduction to your course, your teaching team and fellow students and the wider University, helping you to feel confident and prepared for your studies right from the very start.
It is important to check your Course Welcome Week for all the activities you are required to attend as part of your course induction - you can view your course welcome timetable in the Welcome & Induction box at the top of this page.
In addition, check the Student Events Hub for a range of fun activities. including the Students’ Union Welcome Fair, to help you make friends and live your best CCCU student life.
Getting started
All our classes will be taught on our Canterbury campus.
Teaching is a combination of lectures that will introduce you to a topic and seminars where you will get plenty of opportunities for discussion and reflection. Learning materials will be made available on Blackboard, our virtual learning environment.
You will be provided with your individual student timetable via MyTimetable once teaching begins, provided you have completed your online registration and created your computing account.
Individual student timetables will show you what modules you are expected to attend for the whole academic year.
Your Trimester 1 Modules:
Practical Theology
Critical Spirituality
Your Trimester 2 Modules:
The Bible in Modern Life
Interdisciplinary Challenge Module
Your Trimester 3 Module:
Major Project: Practical Theology (Dissertation)
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
Boxall, I. and Gregory BC (2022). The New Cambridge Companion to Biblical Interpretation. CUP.
Cocksworth A., Starr R., Burns S., eds. (2023). From the Shores of Silence: Conversations in Feminist Practical Theology. London: SCM.
Dunlop, A. (2022), How to Do Theological Reflection: Thinking, Writing and Living Theologically. Cambridge: Grove Books.
Roberts S., Dunlop S. (2024). Chaplaincy and Practical Theology: Researching a Pioneering Ministry. London: Routledge.
Rooms N., Bennett Z. (2020). Practical Theology in Progress: Showcasing an emerging discipline. London: Routledge.
Ward, K. (2020). Sharing in the Divine Nature: A Personalist Metaphysics. Eugene, OR: Cascade.
International student success programme
International students: don't miss out! Make sure you register for our international student success programme which provides practical advice on preparing to live and study in the UK.
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