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Diploma in Philosophical Theology

Successful completion of the modules qualifies a student for the diploma in philosophical theology. Read more.

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We are pleased to announce a new MA in Aquinas Studies

Posted On: Mar 12, 2018
The MA will be taught by distance learning over two years, with a taught component (60 credits in total) delivered over three semesters of 15 weeks. A dissertation of 15,000 words (30 credits) will be completed in the fourth semester. Read more.

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