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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 comprised of:

a)    not less than 48 points in at least one biblical or associated language

b) not less than 120 points and not more than 144 points of Postgraduate Foundational units, including:

  • 48 points in Field B
  • 48 points in Field C
  • 24 points in Field D

c)  not less than 192 points and not more than 240 points of Postgraduate Elective units, including:

  • 24 points in Field B
  • 24 points in Field C
  • 24 points in Field D

d)    either a Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or RQ9748M Minor Thesis.

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

Graduate pathways

Graduates who have completed a Minor Thesis at a specified standard may be eligible for admission to a higher degree by research.

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

Credit

Award Maximum credit Specific rules 
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Fee summary

The Master of Divinity requires the completion of 18 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2025 are $3,268 per standard unit or $19,608 for a full-time year (6 units).

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

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