Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies offers you the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in a particular area of theological study and to undertake a research project on a theme of relevance to your own personal interest or professional work.
 

Topics cover areas such as theology of Jesus Christ, interpreting the Old and New Testaments, introduction to Christian thought, biblical hermeneutics, and church history.

Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Those with a previous, approved bachelor degree in Theology or Ministry may be eligible for the 54-unit masters degree.
 

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
 

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees: $34,200

Theology graduates work in a variety of different roles in many employment sectors.
 

Potential employers include:

• public and private sector organisations

• universities

• government agencies

• libraries

• charities.