The Master of Divinity is a primary theological degree for students with a degree in another area. The Master of Divinity enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity and its associated disciplines in ministry contexts. Students broaden their knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

The Master of Divinity consists of 432 points comprised of:

a) Not less than 168 points and not more than 192 points of Foundational units, including:

48 points in at least one biblical or associated language

48 points in field B

48 points in field C

24 points in field D

b) Not less than 148 points and not more than 240 points of Elective units, including:

24 points in field B

24 points in field C

24 points in field D

c) Either a Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or a Research Essay.

Graduates of the Master of Divinity:

• Have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in divinity and its related disciplines
• Have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to divinity and its related disciplines
• Have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of their 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 divinity 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, theological synthesis, or supervised ministry project.

Follow on study:

Graduates who have completed a Research Essay at a specified standard may be eligible for admission to a higher degree by research.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band below 6.0

TOEFL Academic: 550 with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.5

TOEFL Internet: 79 including at least 21 (Writing), 12 (Listening), 13 (Reading), 18 (Speaking)

PTE Academic: 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.