PGDip Parish Church Studies: Heritage, History and Fabric
Postgraduate
Online
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Parish churches are religious, historical, artistic and archaeological monuments. With social, economic and cultural implications, the parish church is a recognisable feature of villages, towns and cities across the country.
This online programme provides an excellent academic grounding in the key issues, themes and contexts associated with the changing nature of parishes and parish churches. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of a breadth of notable research on topics ranging from the conservation of the church and its legislative framework, sacred objects and art, to the management and care of the churchyard.
Joining an active community, you can fit your learning around your life by participating in flexible weekly modules in your own time, and at your own pace. The intuitive technology-enabled approach allows for lively discussions and a high degree of engagement, guidance and support. You’ll also be invited to attend an annual residential weekend to hear expert talks, network in-person and share your learning with the wider cohort of students and staff.
About this course
You'll develop a range of transferable skills during the course including:
Communication and literacy
Presentation
Teamwork and cooperation
Self-management
Critical thinking
Research and report writing
Creativity and innovation
Historical analysis
Problem solving
Career opportunities
Graduates work in a variety of sectors including:
History
Heritage and conservation
Museums sector
The Church
Teaching
Archives
Higher education
Archaeology
Local government planning
Chartered surveying and estate/land management
Civil service
You should normally be a graduate in a related subject area. We favourably consider students with a BA/BSc award in any subject and evidence of recent higher education level study in this area.
Delivered in association with The Churches Conservation Trust, this unique qualification provides unprecedented access to local sites and valuable resources as well as discounted membership to the Trust and opportunities for work placements.
Reviews
Subjects
- Staff
- Primary
- Art
- Conservation
- Interdisciplinary
- Gradually
- Community
- Understanding
- Approaches
- Discussions
- Research
- Historical
Course programme
Year 1
In Year 1, you’ll learn about core historical concepts and methodologies in relation to church history and engage with primary research in such topics.
You'll explore issues arising from the nature, extent and survival of evidence, and objects of faith in the context of their study, care and interaction with specialist and statutory bodies. By exploring primary research on such topics, you’ll develop an awareness of core historical concepts and methodologies relating to church history. You’ll consolidate this knowledge through the study and application of sources for church history by examining the history of Christian worship in parish churches from the Anglo-Saxon era to the present day.
- Sources and Issues for the History of the Parish and Parish Church (20 credits)
- Objet D'art, Objects of Faith: Exploring Past and Present Challenges and Issues (20 credits)
- Worship and Ritual in Context (20 credits)
During Year 2, you will consolidate your knowledge of core and specialist historical concepts, particularly current debates in the discipline, encouraging a deeper engagement with primary research.
You'll investigate the wider contextual background of the parish church, including examining social structures and changes in the late medieval and Early Modern period.
The programme culminates with an examination of the current realities facing the Church, conservation history and practice, regulatory systems, issues of change and the notion of significance, before concluding on people and issues of ownership.
- Parish and Community (20 credits)
- Church and Churchyard: Parish Churches in their Physical and Social Context (20 credits)
- The Use, Conservation and Change of Church Buildings (20 credits)
You’ll work with world‐leading academics who’ll challenge you to think independently and excel in all that you do; this is very much a taught programme. You will be continuously supported and guided by an expert lecturer who will aid your participation in a lively yet scholarly online community. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace.
Additional information
This is the year 1 fee. Fees for future years are subject to confirmation. £
PGDip Parish Church Studies: Heritage, History and Fabric