Master of Divinity
The Master of Divinity is a 3 year full time degree (based on a trimester system) or part time equivalent award.
The Master of Divinity course caters for graduates of a non-theological course who wish to equip themselves at a post graduate level for professional or vocational roles within a church or para-church context.
Students will be equipped to effectively fulfil their roles within the changing ecclesial landscape of the Australian community through dynamic engagement with biblical, theological, and pastoral ministry disciplines. The course provides critical and analytical knowledge and practical skills for those currently in formal or non-formal professional leadership roles or those aspiring to future leadership roles in church or para-church settings.
3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Study theology, Bible, and ministry
24 subjects, Multiple Majors offered
Comprehensive course
Available in-class, virtual or online
FEE-HELP eligible
The Master of Divinity is for students wanting to achieve, a deeper biblical and theological understanding, spiritual formation, and cultural literacy that will prepare them for ordained or other professional ministries.
Course Details
Course ID: CRS1401344
CRICOS Course Code: 111955C
Course Level: Postgraduate
Number of Subject: 24
Fees: Up-front and FEE-HELP
Scholarships Available: No
Course taught at 29 George Street Burwood NSW 2134
Modes of Delivery
In-class, virtual or online
Entry Requirements
- · English Language Proficiency: Our courses require proficiency in English so that you can cope with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. Depending on your educational background and country of origin, you may need to provide evidence of your English proficiency to be able to study with us. Click on the following link for further information:.
- English Language Proficiency
- Applications must have completed a three year non-theological degree or its equivalent.
- A Post-Graduate Diploma Master of Arts in related fields.
- A copy of an International English Testing System (IELTS) result (only applicable to those whose first language is not English. IELTS for a student is 6.5 IELTS with no band lower than 6.5.
Course Load
- 3 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
- Must be completed within 9 years
- Generally 12 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes lectures, readings and assignments.
Subjects
ML8215 – Understanding and Managing Conflict in a Ministry Setting
ML8320 – Mentoring – Spiritual Formation
ML9312 – Management in Christian Leadership
ML9318 – Transformational Leadership
ML9322 – Church Planting and Church Growth
ML9400 – Independent Guided Study
ML9500 – Research Methodology
ML9501 – Research Project
MP8400 – Independent Guided Study
MP9202 – Pastoral Care
MP9209 – The Art of Preaching
MP9302 – Special Ministry Elective
MP9306 – Contemporary Issues in Ministry
MP9400 – Independent Guided Study
MP9500 – Research Methodology
MP9501 – Research Project
TA8101 – Critical Thinking and Writing
TB8202 – Old Testament Poetry and Wisdom Books
TB8312 – New Testament Greek
TB8313 – Biblical Hebrew
TB8314 – Biblical Hebrew B
TB8400 – Independent Guided Study
TB9206 – The Gospel of John
TB9305 – Exploration of Bible Lands-Old Testament
TB9306 – Exploration of Bible Lands-New Testament
TB9308 – The Pauline Literature
TB9310 – Special Biblical Studies Elective
TB9319 – Biblical Theology of the Old and New Testaments
TB9392 – Special Biblical Studies Elective
TB9400 – Independent Guided Study
TB9500 – Research Methodology
TB9501 – Research Project
TH8101 – Introduction to Christian History
TS8205 – Christian Apologetics
TS8206 – The Kingdom of God
TS8308 – Christian Worldview
TS8400 – Independent Guided Study
TS9210 – Contemporary Theological Issues
TS9303 – History of Christian Thought
TS9304 – Contemporary Trinitarian Theology
TS9310 – Special Theology Elective
TS9400 – Independent Guided Study
TS9500 – Research Methodology
TS9501 – Research Project
TB8101 – Old Testament Introduction
TB8102 – New Testament Introduction
TB8104 – Biblical Interpretation: Theory and Practice
TB9307 – Prophetic Literature of the Old Testament
TS8102 – Introduction to Christian Theology
TS8208 – Jesus Christ: His Person and Work
TS8209 – The Nature and Mission of the Church
TS9392 – Special Theology Elective
TB8208 – Luke and Acts