Program Overview

MA Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care

Introduction

Gain an in-depth understanding of pastoral theology as it relates to the goals of chaplaincy and care. This Masters degree is taught by Cambridge Theological Federation and accredited by ARU.

Throughout the course you'll be supported to:

• relate reflectively and reflexively to the themes and traditions of pastoral care to contemporary personal and vocational contexts
• develop a critical understanding of the human condition as it shapes different approaches to models of chaplaincy
• undertake a detailed exploration of some issues of significance for an understanding of chaplaincy in the contemporary context.

Course Options

• 1 year full-time
• 2 years part-time
• September start
• Cambridge Theological Federation or distance learning

Key Facts

• Study options: 1 year full-time
• Start dates: September
• Location: Cambridge Theological Federation
• Fees:
  • £10,600 UK students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2024/25 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

1 year full-time

• Year 1:
  • Core modules:
    • Models of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
    • Pastoral Placement
    • Major Project
  • Optional modules:
    • Themes in Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Care
    • Children's Spirituality
    • Pastoral Supervision
    • Christian Spirituality in the Contemporary World
    • Spirituality, Materiality and the Body
    • Wesleyan Spirituality and Theology
    • Ethics in the Professional Context
    • Interfaith Relations from Theory to Encounter
    • Moral Development, Reasoning and Decision Making
    • The Theology and Practice of Mission
    • Theology and Science

Entry Requirements

• The normal entry requirement for postgraduate courses at Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF) is a first- or good second-class honours degree in a relevant subject.
• The CTF will also consider graduates in other disciplines who may also be admitted to the programme on a case-by-case basis.
• Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed by the House they have applied to.
• English language requirements:
  • IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Fees and Paying for University

• Tuition fees for UK students (2024/25): £10,600 (full-time, per year)
• Tuition fees for international students (2024/25): £16,700 (full-time, per year)
• Funding for postgraduate students:
  • Postgraduate loans
  • Other funding options

Facilities

• Study with Cambridge Theological Foundation and:
  • join one of our denominational Houses, gaining support from others in your tradition and creating networks for life
  • meet students and teachers from a wide range of traditions
  • access resources from the theological libraries of our member institutions
  • learn flexibly: our courses are offered in Cambridge, or by distance learning.

Careers

• Following the course, our hope is that you will be able to contribute to social transformation through continued critical reflection and engagement with personal, organisational, and public values and ethics.