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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:
- have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in divinity and its related disciplines
- have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to divinity and its related disciplines
- 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
- articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in divinity and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- 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.
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| 48 points at postgraduate level in biblical or associated languages |
At least 120 and no more than 144 points at postgraduate foundational level, including:
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At least 192 points and not more than 240 points at postgraduate elective level, including:
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Either:
Or:
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Locations and modes
The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaBrooklyn Park SAClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Coptic OrthodoxDonvale and Melbourne VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
AnglicanNorth Adelaide SAClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
AnglicanParkville VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
BaptistBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Roman CatholicBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) 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 duration | 3 years |
| Standard full-time | 3 years |
| Maximum part-time | 9 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.
