Theology (PgCert)

Reflect critically on your professional practice in our one-semester programme designed to support ministry and other professional development.

Designed for those involved in some kind of ministry whether laity and clergy alike, our course aims to improve the competence of practitioners, assisting you to make a better contribution within your ministry.

You can choose from five pathways to suit your needs.

• Biblical Studies
• Christian Doctrine
• Church History
• Collaborative Christian Leadership
• Practical Theology

Distinctive features

• Draws on internationally-recognised expertise in Christianity which is sensitive to current issues in the public eye
• Flexibility - our programme is geared towards your needs
• Teaching through small group tutorials
• Subject-specific introduction to postgraduate study skills
• Enables professional development needs for reflective learning.

Career prospects

Graduates of this and similar degree programmes have embarked on careers in a range of professions from academia, the heritage sector, journalism and law to media research (media, commercial, academic), teaching and publishing. A significant number choose to continue studies at PhD level.

Recent graduate destinations include CADW, Church in Wales, Council for British Archaeology, Glamorgan Archives, Heritage Lottery Fund, National Trust, Tate Gallery, Welsh Assembly Government and a range of universities in the UK and overseas.