Graduate
Master of Theology
University of Divinity, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Theology enables students who already hold an undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines, deepening engagement with select areas of study for professional practice and further learning. It is delivered by 11 University of Divinity member colleges. Unlike the Master of Philosophy, this is a coursework Master's (not a Higher Degree by Research), even though it includes an optional minor thesis pathway.
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Course structure
- The award consists of 240 points (10 standard postgraduate units): up to 48 points of postgraduate foundational units in any discipline
- 48 pointseither a capstone unit of at least 24 points or RQ9748M Minor Thesis
- and further postgraduate elective units in any discipline making up the balance. Standard full-time duration is 2 years (minimum 3 semesters, up to 5 years part-time). Graduates who complete a Minor Thesis to a specified standard may be eligible for admission to higher degrees by research
Admissions
Minimum academic requirement is one of a Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Ministry, Master of Divinity, or current enrolment in the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry at University of Divinity with at least 378 points completed (to be finished within 12 months of admission). A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma alone is explicitly insufficient for admission. Probationary admission is not available. Up to 120 points of credit may be granted, per the University's Credit Policy.
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