The degree of Master of Theology is offered by two routes:

• Master of Theology (by research)

• Master of Theology in Scottish Church History and Theology (by taught courses)

Master of Theology (by research)

Course Description
This is a research-based degree involving either one year of full-time (on-campus) study or two years part-time (off-campus) study.  The main supervisor for each candidate will be a member of the Free Church College teaching staff.  There will be a second supervisor appointed by the University of Glasgow.

Candidates will be required to submit a 40,000-words thesis.  They will normally be required to undergo an oral examination based on their research. In addition, full-time candidates will be expected to attend the programme of postgraduate seminars arranged by the College. Part-time candidates will be expected to attend those seminars relevant to the subject of their own research.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact the Director of Postgraduate Studies, Professor John R. McIntosh, to discuss possible or proposed subjects for research (jrmcintosh@freescotcoll.ac.uk)

Master of Theology in Scottish Church History and Theology (by taught courses)

Course Description

This is a course delivered by means of prescribed courses involving either one year of full-time (on-campus) study or two years part-time (off-campus) study. It is designed primarily for graduates in History or Theology and the course will serve as an introduction for further research in Scottish Church History and/or Scottish Theology at doctoral level. It will also be attractive to those whose desire is to develop their academic interests without necessarily proceeding to doctoral level.

In the first semester students will be required to study a compulsory Research and Study Skills module which will introduce them to the world of postgraduate study in the relevant areas together with the first of three main modules. In the second semester, students will study the second and third main modules. Each main module will be assessed by means of three 3,000 word essays. At the completion of the taught modules, students will then write a 15,000 word dissertation on a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor.

Modules available, 2010-2011

Students will select any three (3) of the following modules in consultation with the Programme Director. It is possible to study either Church History only or Theology only or a combination of any three modules.

Church History:

• The Scottish Reformation (including the pre-Reformation period)

• The Second Reformation to the Marrow Controversy (1578-1723)

• The Scottish Enlightenment to the Twentieth Century (1723-1929 and beyond)

Theology:

• The Doctrine of the Church in Scottish Presbyterianism, 1560-1690

• The Political Theology of Scottish Presbyterianism, 1560-1707

• The Doctrine of the Atonement in Scottish Theology, 1740-1900

Entrance requirements for Master of Theology (by research or taught courses)

Applicants for admission would normally be expected to hold a good honours degree in History or Theology/Divinity of a recognized university or college/seminary, or the Bachelor of Theology degree of the Free Church College at distinction or merit level. In exceptional circumstances, applicants without this qualification might be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, at an approved level of achievement, appropriate to their proposed field of study, and subject to any conditions laid down by the College Senate with the agreement of the Higher Degrees Committee of the University of Glasgow.

Fees

For course fees see here.

Master of Theology Application Form

You can apply in either of two ways.

• Download and print the form below and return the completed form by post to the College - contact details here.

• Or, you can download the form, save it to your computer, then send the completed form as an email attachment to the College - contact details here.

If you do not have the software to read Adobe Acrobat files you may download the free software by clicking here - . 

If you have any difficulty in downloading a form, please e-mail secretary@freescotcoll.ac.uk to request one.

For more information:

College Secretary - secretary@freescotcoll.ac.uk

Postgraduate Studies Director - jrmcintosh@freescotcoll.ac.uk