Theology and Social Justice (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Overview

Course Overview

Theology and Social Justice offer students a unique insight into how religious ideas shape and are shaped by the concrete social realities of the modern world. It aims to further efforts to combat poverty, the climate crisis, racism, homelessness, misogyny, homophobia, sexism, ableism, ageism, and religious discrimination. Our premise is that where theology meets justice, hope meets action.

Is This Course For Me?

If you are looking for an innovative approach to both theology and social justice, and to how they relate to each other, then yes. This programme blends creative and rigorous intellectual work with the struggle for the common good. It is a space to learn new skills, to stretch your mind, to nourish your soul, and to resource a life dedicated to the cause of justice.

Career Opportunities

Students go on to work in: 
•    Non-Governmental Organisations
•    Government - Civil Service
•    Churches and other faith-based organisations
•    Journalism and Broadcasting
•    Education
•    The Arts and Creative Industries
•    Advocacy Groups, Campaigns and Law
•    Research
•    Non Profit Organisations/Charities

Course Structure

Students can come to Trinity to study for a Certificate, Diploma or Masters (M.Phil.) in Theology and Social Justice. Students can also progress from one qualification to the next over a number of years. 

The full-time programme takes one year and the part-time programme takes two years. 

Most of the modules offered on each programme will run from 5-7pm, so as to include learners from as diverse a range of backgrounds as possible.

Course Content

Three core modules form the basis of all three postgraduate awards:

•    Theologies for the Climate Crisis
•    Power and Empowerment
•    Theological Ideas of Home/lessness and Race. 

Students taking the Diploma and Masters routes also choose three elective modules from a range of options, including:

•    Economic Justice and Theological Reflection
•    Politics and Mysticism
•    Critical Social Analysis for Theologians
•    Gender and Sexuality Justice. 

Masters students must also undertake a significant piece of research and present it as a Dissertation, a process which is supported by a Research Methods module.