AQF 10CRICOS N/ADoctor of Ministry Duration3 years full-time,Up to 8 years part-time Modes— Colleges & Schools—The Doctor of Ministry is a professional research degree for people involved in ministry. It assists religious leaders to develop their ministry practice and associated research skills at an advanced level. Participants engage with contemporary debates about ministry practice, reflect critically on areas of ministry specialisation and carry out original research in professional practice, the results of which are presented for external examination. Course profile
AQF 10CRICOS 037861EDoctor of Philosophy Duration3 years full-time,Up to 8 years part-time ModesClassroom, Mixed, Online Colleges & SchoolsAvailable at 12 Colleges and SchoolsThe Doctor of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice. Course profile
AQF 10CRICOS N/ADoctor of Professional Practice Duration3 years full-time,Up to 8 years part-time ModesClassroom, Mixed, Online Colleges & SchoolsAvailable at 1 College/SchoolThe Doctor of Professional Practice is designed for experienced practitioners to develop advanced knowledge and skills relevant to their professional context. It equips mature professionals to develop their research competency and their critically reflective practice, and to further develop their theoretical knowledge. Students undertake advanced coursework and independent supervised research, integrating critical thinking, spiritual awareness, and theological engagement with a body of knowledge and lived experience through enquiry-based research to address complex problems and initiate positive and sustainable change in their professional context. By engaging with theory and practice, candidates contribute in significant ways to the application of knowledge and/or practice within diverse professional contexts. Students then complete a research project of not more than 65,000 words and submit at least one article or equivalent to a peer-reviewed publication. Graduates of the program are strategically innovative and collaborative practitioners who integrate understandings of self, profession, systems, and context. Course profile
AQF 09CRICOS 077752AMaster of Philosophy Duration1.5 years full-time,Up to 4 years part-time ModesClassroom, Mixed, Online Colleges & SchoolsAvailable at 12 Colleges and SchoolsThe Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and is designed for individuals who bring a foundation within this disciplinary range. The purpose of the Master of Philosophy is to qualify individuals to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines in a range of contexts and to provide a pathway for possible further learning. Course profile