Today, Christians all over the world recognise the need to alleviate the effects of injustice as part of the mission of God, while taking a stand against oppressive systems and working towards a future more in-tune with God's heart.
If your work involves supporting those suffering injustice in it's many forms; whether they are refugees, or suffering trafficking, poverty, oppression or discrimination - then studying Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation will help you develop your work and be more effective. You will learn alongside people getting to grips with their context, and have space to focus on yours, too.
Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation is a study stream of the MA in Contemporary Missiology; so completing this programme will give you an MA in Contemporary Missiology (Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation).
The MA in Contemporary Missiology (Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation) is validated by the University of Gloucestershire.
The MA in Contemporary Missiology gives you a firm understanding of mission approaches and issues.
Students on all Contemporary Missiology streams study two compulsory modules:
Research Methods and Approaches for Missiological Study (CM1)
explore approaches to the concept of missio Dei (God’s mission in the world) and holistic mission, and give a thorough orientation on skills for postgraduate missiological research and study.
Global Missiological Issues in Intercultural Contexts (CM2)
focus on a number of crucial issues that demand attention as we participate in God’s mission in the contemporary world.
Students on the Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation stream specialise their study by combining the above with two elective modules:
Advocacy, Reconciliation and Peace-building in Intercultural Contexts (CM6)
develop a clear biblical, theological and missiological understanding of principles and practices associated with advocacy, reconciliation and peace-building as integral to Christian mission, through a research-based understanding of the key justice concepts.
Just Mission: Justice Issues in Intercultural Contexts (CM7)
gain a deep understanding of the conceptual frameworks of justice, with an emphasis on Christianity's justice hermeneutic; while evaluating the emerging justice movement in relation to socio-political, economic and environmental factors.
MA students then complete a research dissertation:
Dissertation (CM3)
the culmination of your learning experience; frame and negotiate a research question (usually related to your field of experience and/or current work) and relating your topic to the themes of justice, advocacy and reconciliation, present your findings with reference to current academic research, and their practical implications for mission today.
Download the full course outline for the MA in Contemporary Missiology (Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation) here.
Course dates and pathways
You can begin the MA in the Spring, Summer or Autumn, and students typically take two to four years to complete the programme, allowing them to study as they serve.
The compulsory modules are available to study in Weekend Mode (completing each module over two long weekends in Spring or Autumn) or Summer School Mode (studying both modules at our three week study intensive in July).
The elective modules associated with the specialism in Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation are only available in Summer School Mode.
Option 1: Begin your MA in Mixed Mode in the Spring
Apply for the programme by 23 January 2020.
Year 1
Study CM2 over two long weekends, 6-9 March and 24-27 April 2020.
Study another module (TBC) at our Summer School, 13-17 July 2020.
Year 2
Study CM1.
Study another module (TBC) at our Summer School next year 3-23 July 2021 (provisional).
Years 3 to 4
Complete your research dissertation and graduate with an MA in Contemporary Missiology (Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation).
Option 2: Begin your MA in Summer School Mode in July
Apply for the programme by 23 May 2020.
Year 1
Study CM2 and another module (TBC) at our Summer School, 6-24 July 2020.
Year 2
Study CM1 and CM7 at our Summer School, 3-23 July 2021 (provisional).
Years 3 to 4
Complete your research dissertation and graduate with an MA in Contemporary Missiology (Justice, Advocacy and Reconciliation).
Download the full delivery dates
here.
Course fees
Tuition fees for the MA in Contemporary Missiology are £6,350 for students beginning their course in 2020. Note: this is the tuition cost for the whole course, not per year.
There is also an Academic Administration Fee charged each year you are registered on the course, and costs associated with the Mode of Delivery you choose to cover the time that you are at the College.
For more information about fees, accommodation options and payment schedules, please see our fees page.
Download the fee sheet here.