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Overview

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.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Divinity:

  1. have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in divinity and its related disciplines
  2. have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to divinity and its related disciplines
  3. 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
  4. articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in divinity and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  5. apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, theological synthesis, or supervised ministry project.

Course structure

The Master of Divinity consists of 432 points.

Course Structure
48 points at postgraduate level in biblical or associated languages
At least 120 and no more than 144 points at postgraduate foundational level, including:

  • 48 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies
  • 48 points in the discipline of Christian Thought and History
  • 24 points in the discipline of Practical Theology
At least 192 points and not more than 240 points at postgraduate elective level, including:

  • 24 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies
  • 24 points in the discipline of Christian Thought and History
  • 24 points in the discipline of Practical Theology
Either:

  • A capstone unit (at least 24 points)

Or:

Locations and modes

Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Master of Divinity is three years. The Master of Divinity must be completed in not less than three years and not more than nine years.

Minimum duration3 years
Standard full-time3 years
Maximum part-time9 years

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

Credit

Credit of up to 216 points may be granted towards this award.

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

Fee summary

The Master of Divinity requires the completion of 432 points (18 standard postgraduate units).

Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per standard unit or $20,304 for a full-time year (6 units). The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $60,912.

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

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