Master of Theological Studies

• 2
  Years Full Time
• 192
  Credit Points
• Payments Centrelink Approved
  Course code: MTS20
• 8
  Max Years Part Time
• Online Course
• Overseas Students
  Cricos code: 0100549 (English) & 0100542 (Chinese)

Rationale

A coursework Masters degree at AQF level 9 for professional practice and/or further study and scholarship, the Master of Theological Studies is designed to bring the development of ACT graduate attributes to an advanced level.

Its purpose is:

1)      To provide students who are already graduates with the opportunity to undertake study in the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in the fields of:

• Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB)
• Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)

AND

2)      through elective units:

• Further develop understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History; and/or
• Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice (EM, PC, DE)

The course will include an introduction to the research principles and methods applicable to the specialised study of the theological disciplines.

Course Structure

192 credit points over 2 years (F/T)

Units in this course are completed at Level 8 and above, including at least 60cps at Level 9.

• Graduates of an ACT BMin or BTh or equivalent are eligible to receive ungraded advanced standing (block credit) for 48cps (NA000-048), with the remainder of the course to be completed at Level 8-9. Candidature periods will be reduced according to the volume of advanced standing granted.
• Graduates of an AQF level 8 or 9 award in Ministry or Theology are eligible to receive ungraded advanced standing (block credit) for up to 96cps based on volume of the studies in the previous award (ie graduates of a Graduate Certificate would receive NA000-048, graduates of a Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree would receive NA000-096), with the remainder of the course to be completed at Level 8-9. Candidature periods will be reduced according to the volume of advanced standing granted.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Completed 3 year 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
• MTH20

Exit Options

• 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 advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of Theological Studies, consisting of study within the broad fields of Christian Ministry and Practice; Christian Thought and History; and Bible and Languages.

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Theological Studies

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise specialised Theological Studies scholarship in inquiry-based learning

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on specialised Theological Studies issues by using recognised source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

Communication

5. Present specialised Theological Studies ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. As leader and in groups, apply specialised understanding of Theological Studies in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement with the World

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry

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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  South Australia

  Bible College SA

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  Queensland

  Brisbane School of Theology

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  New South Wales

  Chinese Theological College Australia

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  New South Wales

  Christ College

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  Queensland

  Malyon Theological College

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  Victoria

  Melbourne School of Theology

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  New South Wales

  Morling College

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  Victoria

  Presbyterian Theological College

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  Queensland

  Queensland Theological College

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  Victoria

  Reformed Theological College

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  Victoria

  Ridley College

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  New South Wales

  Sydney Missionary & Bible College

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  Queensland

  Trinity College Queensland

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  Western Australia

  Trinity Theological College

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