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3 years full-time; up to 10 years part-time
Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, Face to Face
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus / Blended · 130 hours per subject (1 point being 10 hours of study per week)
March (S1) | August (S2) | November (Summer)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
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VETASSESS
Course Content
Faith and Purpose
Discover the foundations of faith and how it relates to one's worldview and purpose. Students will explore the Christian story from Scripture and express ideas of their own faith, examine how faith shapes views on the meaning and purpose of life, the value of humanity and ideas of human flourishing.
Old Testament Foundations
Familiarise students with the Old Testament scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians, looking at how the character of God is communicated and tracing significant themes throughout.
New Testament Foundations
Introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study, with primary focus on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting.
Biblical Interpretation
Equips students with the tools to understand the principles, purposes, and historical development of biblical interpretation, critically assessing contexts and the reader's role.
Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
Equip future pastors or church leaders to inspire vision and make an impact in Australian churches with a world mission focus.
Church History Foundations
Tracing the evolution of the global church from its origins to the present day, exploring pivotal events and influential figures, evaluating Christianity's impact across diverse cultures.
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry
Addresses important aspects of church life, from defining ministry, calling and ordination to conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others.
Christian Spirituality
Foundational unit designed to address the broad history of Christian spiritual approaches, helping students deepen the spirituality of their local Christian community.
Introduction to Theology
Explores the historical and contemporary formation of core doctrines such as the Trinity, creation, and redemption, and how these elements influence individual spirituality and inform broader aspects of life, mission, and vocation.
Christ and Salvation
Delves into the theological underpinnings that inform modern Christian thought and life, examining perspectives on the person and work of Jesus Christ, from the quest for the historical Jesus to theories of atonement.
Spirit and Church (Pneumatology)
Examines the development of beliefs about the Holy Spirit, particularly from a Pentecostal perspective, and how these influence the doctrine and practice of the church today.
Special Elective in Biblical Studies: Pentecostal Theology
This special elective is designed to coincide with the Cartledge Lecture.
Destruction and Hope in the Prophets
Commences from Sem 2, 2026.
Acts of the Apostles
Delves into the socio-historical setting of Acts and encourages students to engage critically with its key themes, interpreting the role of the Spirit and applying biblical passages to modern Pentecostal contexts.
Old Testament Field Study
A Field Study Trip subject to Israel and its surrounding lands, walking through biblically significant places and linking the geography of the land to the message of biblical stories.
New Testament Field Study
Provides students with a first-hand introduction to the relevant cultural, geographical, historical, and archaeological issues for the New Testament through an on-site field study program in modern-day Turkey and Greece.
I & II Corinthians
Addresses a variety of ethical and theological issues in the Corinthian Correspondence between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth.
Romans and Galatians
Explores Paul's letters to the Romans and Galatians, synthesising Paul's thoughts into a storyline of history that informs his pastoral and theological reflections.
Building Pauline Churches—The Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonians
Covers 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus and Thessalonians, giving insight into the need for stabilisation and structure within emerging Christian communities in Ephesus and Crete.
The World of the New Testament
Examines the culture, customs, and values of the first century, showing how radical the Christian minority group was in the face of the Roman Empire.
The Prison Epistles
Covers the letters of Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, dealing with liberating concepts and equipping students for life in spiritual, relational, personal and corporate dimensions.
Independent Guided Research
Capstone subject worth 10 credit points.
Research Project
Capstone subject worth 20 credit points. Students undertaking RES501 complete 40 credit points at 500 level or above and 10 fewer elective credit points. Requires minimum GPA of 2.8 to enrol.
Common Questions
The Master of Divinity requires completion of 24 subjects totalling at least 240 credit points. The course structure is based on six semesters with 4 subjects per semester, comprising: Core Subjects (110 credit points, 11 subjects), Restricted Electives (50 credit points, 5 subjects), Electives (70 credit points, 7 or 6 subjects), and a Capstone project (10 credit points).
Yes. This course meets the theological qualification requirements to be an ordained minister in churches that are part of the Australian Christian Churches movement, which represents over 1,100 churches throughout Australia and neighbouring countries. If your church is part of another denomination, you should check with your church or denomination office if this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
The Master of Divinity is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study modes. Campus locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, though some subjects are only available on certain campuses — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode. The course is also available fully online.
The Master of Divinity has three intake periods per year: March (Semester 1), August (Semester 2), and November (Summer). The fee is $3,150 per subject, and FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
Yes. One of the key outcomes of the Master of Divinity is to open pathways to doctoral studies and further academic achievements. The program includes a capstone research component (RES500 Independent Guided Research or RES501 Research Project), and each part of the structured program includes a requirement for independent research to prepare students for further study.
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