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Overview

The Master of Theology enables students with an undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Theology:

  1. have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in theology and its related disciplines
  2. have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to theology and its related disciplines
  3. have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of 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 theology 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, capstone experience, theological synthesis or supervised ministry project.

Course structure

The Master of Theology consists of 240 points comprised of:

a)    Up to 48 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in any discipline

b)    A Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis

c)    Further Postgraduate Elective units to make up a total of 240 points.

Locations and modes

Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Master of Theology is two years. The Master of Theology must be completed in not less than three semesters and not more than five years.

Standard full-time2 years
Maximum part-time5 years

Graduate pathways

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

Admission criteria

A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Master of Theology if he or she:

  • has obtained or is qualified to obtain a Bachelor of Theology or a Bachelor of Ministry or a Master of Divinity from the University of Divinity or an equivalent theological qualification from a university or college recognised by the Academic Board; or
  • is enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry at the University of Divinity and has completed at least 378 points of the course of study for that award to a standard and in accordance with any conditions decided by the Academic Board.

Fee summary

The Master of Theology requires completion of 10 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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