PARS Theological Centre

Decision: positive
ECTE: Institutional and programme accreditation
  • Programme
    کارشناسی الهیات و خدمات مسیحی
  • Qualification/award
    • Bachelor Equivalent in Theology and Christian Ministry
  • Level
    first cycle (NQF 6)
  • Programme type
    Other provision
  • Workload (in ECTS credits)
    180
  • Assessment and certification
    Assessment based certificate
  • Learning outcomes
    (information not provided)
  • Field of study
    religion and theology
  • DEQAR Report ID
    109682
  • Agency
    European Council for Theological Education e.V. (ECTE)
  • Type
    • Institutional and programme accreditation
  • Status
    voluntary
  • Formal decision
    positive
  • Date
    18/06/2024
  • Valid until
    17/06/2029
  • Summary

    Report summary

    The PARS Theological Centre in Hampshire, UK is an Alternative/Other Provider of higher theological education. The purpose of the review is the accreditation of one programme, comparable to an EQF level 6 (First Cycle) programme (180 ECTS credits), delivered through online and distance education. The programme is in line with the relevant framework of higher education: the EQF (European Qualifications Framework) and QF-EHEA (Qualifications Framework for the European Higher Education Area).
    The PARS Theological Centre in Hampshire, UK is an Alternative/Other Provider of higher theological education. The purpose of the review is the accreditation of one programme, comparable to an EQF level 6 (First Cycle) programme (180 ECTS credits), delivered through online and distance education. The programme is in line with the relevant framework of higher education: the...
  • Notes
    PARS Theological Centre was granted institutional accreditation and accreditation of two EQF level 5 programmes in 2022, prior to the inclusion of ECTE in the EQAR. The 2022 decision concerning institutional accreditation has been uploaded to the DEQAR. The 2022 review report is available in the ECTE Review Directory.
  • Report and decision
  • Permalink
    https://data.deqar.eu/report/109682
  • External link
    View record on agency’s website
  • Verifiable Credential
  • Education provider

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