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3Years Full Time
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288Credit Points
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Payments Centrelink Approved
Course code: MDIV20 -
9Max Years Part Time
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Online Course
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Overseas Students
Cricos code: 054688E (English); 083099G (Chinese)
Rationale
- Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level, and provides training which combines articulation of this story and message with their application and practice in the contemporary world. The course will include the essential research principles and methods used in Divinity as preparation for higher degrees in Theology and Ministry.
- The course will be based on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in the fields of:
- Bible and Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB)
- Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
- Through elective units students can:
- Develop advanced understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
- Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice
Course Structure
288 credit points over 3 years (F/T)
- 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
- Two of OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, OR
- OT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812
- 24cps New Testament Introduction:
- Two of NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812, OR
- NT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812
- 24cps CH
- 36cps TH
- 24cps LA – either LA003-812 and LA004-812, or LA005-812 and LA006-812
- 48cps Old / New Testament set books, with a minimum of 12cps from Old Testament and 12cps from New Testament, including at least 24cps set books using the original Greek or Hebrew biblical text
- 12cps CH / TH / PE
- 24cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE
- At least 72cps elective units from any unit field, which includes at least one of the following:
- 12 credit point project (**200-912); or
- 24 credit point project in any unit field (**200-924); or
- 36 credit point project in any unit field (**200-936); or
- a 12cps masters capstone experience unit (**205-912; **209-912 or **210-912); or
- a 12cps advanced independent reading unit (**201-912).
Units in this course are completed at level 8 and above, including at least 96cps at level 9.
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications: Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent
Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work. See English Language Proficiency Policy.
Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy.
Articulation Options
- DMIN20
- PHD20
- MDIVGD20
- MTS20
- MTH20
Exit Options
- ASDEGTH20
- GCDIV20
- GDDIV20
Overseas Students
This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Discipline Knowledge and Understanding
1. Demonstrate up-to-date extended knowledge and understanding of ‘Divinity’, including the spiritual and ethical implications
2. Discuss the essential research principles and methods used in Divinity
Inquiry and Analysis
3. Utilize, and reflect upon prior knowledge and experience, and use and reflect critically on, current knowledge, ideas and practice in Divinity in inquiry based learning
Problem Solving and Integration
4. Integrate and synthesize extended learning and knowledge from a wide range of sources and contexts in the investigation of problems and issues in Divinity scholarship and practice
Research
5. Plan and execute a research project or capstone experience by asking questions and identifying problems and using appropriate Divinity research principles and methods
Communication
6. Present extended Divinity knowledge, ideas and principles to, and engage with, specialist as well as non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats
Teamwork and Professional Practice
7. As leader and in groups, apply extended understanding of Divinity in formal ministry contexts and the wider community
Engagement With the World
8. Bring enhanced professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world
Continuous Learning and Professional Development
9. Demonstrate readiness for research at a higher level in capacity for wide reading, analytical rigour and independent thinking
Fees
$11,904 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2024 course fees and credit points).
For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.
Course Rules
- Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60cps
- There is a pre-requisite for Level 9 units: 48cps Level 8
Approved for delivery at
Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.
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