SEARCH QUEEN'S VLE ANGLICAN OPEN DAYS FIND US Home Study What's it like to study theology? People come to Queen's for a variety of reasons, but a unifying feature is that they come to study theology. All of our qualifications and awards are linked to the study of theology; conversely, we do not offer any awards in other disciplines - though, of course, we want to consider how theology engages with with all aspects of life, and filters into areas such as literature, music or poetry. Under the broad "umbrella" of theology come a variety of theological sub-disciplines, and these feature within the curricula at Queen's. Students typically encounter topic areas such as mission studies or liturgy, biblical studies or doctrine; equally, they find themselves grappling with the way in which context shapes theological enquiry – for example, in terms of concepts such as gender or ethnicity. What's it like to study theology at Queen's? At Queen’s, students learn, pray and grow together in a lively, inclusive, international and ecumenical community, supported by one of the largest, widest-ranging staff teams of any UK theological college. This means that studying theology at Queen’s: is challenging and engaging, because theology is never abstract or simply about ideas; is rigorous and demanding, because daring to speak of God requires our best thinking and our most honest awareness of our limitations; is stimulating and transformative as we open ourselves to the wisdom that comes from each other and those who have gone before us in the faith. Learning takes place in a variety of levels – undergraduate, postgraduate and research – and in a way that brings together students from a variety of theological backgrounds and contexts. Module cohorts are diverse, and commonly include ministerial candidates, trainee Readers in the Church of England and independent lay students. Discussion between different views and traditions is encouraged, as is making connections between academic studies, ministerial formation and practice. Academic modules are delivered in multiple ways – via lectures, seminars and small groups, through visits and placements, in classrooms and online. Classes vary in size, but tutors will ensure that opportunity for participation and interaction is maximised. Writing assignments and receiving feedback are also part of the learning process; the opportunity to learn with and from others, and to subject one's own assumptions and beliefs to critical scrutiny, is a precious gift and core to theological study at Queen's. Queen's as TEI Types of student Learning Studying is supported and strengthened by our academic accreditation and University partnerships. The Queen’s Foundation is an independent, ecumenical Theological Education Institution (TEI) and is recognised as a higher learning institution (listed body) by the UK government. Students at Queen’s study for Higher Education awards, which are validated by several partner universities. “Validation” means that upon successful completion of assessment, students will exit with an award made by the validating university. Study Academic programme information Admissions information Academic fees Student Policies Reasonable adjustments for study Employment post-Queen's Further enquiries In educational terms, Queen’s is fighting-fit. Students are given exemplary educational opportunities. … I saw student work that reflected a catholic ethos, and student work that reflected an evangelical ethos; I saw student work that was consciously Methodist, and student work that was consciously Anglican. If any notable characteristic stood out to me, it was not “high”, not “broad”, not “low”, but “political” (I mean, politically-conscious). Dr Ralph Norman – Principal Lecturer, Canterbury Christ Church University (External Examiner 2012-15) CONTACT DETAILS The Queen's Foundation Somerset Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2QH United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)121 4541527 Email: enquire@queens.ac.uk QUICK LINKS Queen's VLE Anglican Open Days How to Find Us Website Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Policy PROGRAMMES Training for Ordained Ministry Research and Scholarship Independent Study Global Christianity Black Ministries and Leadership Continuing Ministerial Development CONNECT WITH US Copyright © 2021 The Queen's Foundation. All rights reserved. Web Design by Chameleon Studios