Master of Theology

at University of Divinity

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.

A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Master of Theology if he or she:

• has obtained or is qualified to obtain a Bachelor of Theology or a Bachelor of Ministry or a Master of Divinity from the University of Divinity or an equivalent theological qualification from a university or college recognised by the Academic Board; or

• is enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry at the University of Divinity and has completed at least 378 points of the course of study for that award to a standard and in accordance with any conditions decided by the Academic Board.

Tuition Fees

$16,392 for a full-time year (6 units).

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.