The Master of Theology (Coursework) 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.

The Master of Theology (Coursework) consists of 240 points comprised of:

a) Up to 48 points of Foundational units in any discipline

b) A Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or a Research Essay

c)Further Postgraduate Elective or Capstone units to make up a total of 240 points.

Graduates of the Master of Theology (Coursework):

• 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.

Pathways to future study:

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

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology or the Bachelor of Ministry or the Master of Divinity, or an equivalent theological qualification (a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma

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.