Master of Theology
Duration
2 years full-time,
5 years part-time
Modes
Classroom, Mixed, Online
Next intake
February, July
Overview
The Master of Theology enables students with an undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Theology:
- have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in theology and its related disciplines
- have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to theology and its related disciplines
- have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of implications and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
- articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in theology and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, theological synthesis or supervised ministry project.
Course structure
The Master of Theology consists of 240 points comprised of:
- Up to 48 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in any discipline
- A Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
- Further Postgraduate Elective units to make up a total of 240 points.
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Master of Theology is two years. The Master of Theology must be completed in not less than three semesters and not more than five years.
| Standard full-time | 2 years |
| Maximum part-time | 5 years |
Graduate pathways
Graduates who have completed a Minor Thesis to a specified standard may be eligible for admission to higher degrees by research.
Admission criteria
Minimum Academic Requirement
One of:
- Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Ministry
- Master of Divinity
- Enrolled in BTheol or BMin at University of Divinity with at least 378 points completed. BTheol or BMin must be completed within 12 months of admission to Master of Theology.
Note: A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma is insufficient for the purposes of admission to the Master of Theology.
Probationary admission is not available for the Master of Theology.
Fee summary
The Master of Theology requires completion of 10 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2025 are $3,268 per standard unit or $19,608 for a full-time year (6 units).
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