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2 Years
Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, Face to Face
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus / Blended
March (S1) | August (S2) | November (Summer)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
30 Cowper Street, NSW – Alphacrucis College Limited
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
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, including a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures and how the character of God is communicated.
New Testament Foundations
Introduces 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.
Foundations of Pastoral Ministry
Address important aspects of church life, from defining ministry, calling and ordination to conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others. Students will explore contemporary pastoral models that connect academic reflection with the real world.
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.
Methods in Biblical Studies
Presents an extensive overview of historical-critical methods, literary approaches, and ideological criticisms, equipping students with the skills to apply these techniques effectively in biblical exegesis.
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 Semester 2, 2026.
Wisdom and Worship
Engages with the books of Proverbs, Psalms, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs using tools of exegesis to reflect on how to read Wisdom and Psalms texts.
Seminar Presentation of Research in Biblical Studies
Students will select a topic, propose research, and present their findings to peers, fostering critical engagement and constructive feedback to enhance communication and analytical skills.
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 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 the Corinthian Correspondence between the Apostle Paul and the troubled church in Corinth, covering ethical and theological issues such as sexual sin, drunkenness, and leadership.
Romans and Galatians
Explores Paul's letters to the Romans and Galatians, revealing the heart of his theology and synthesising Paul's thoughts into a storyline of history that informs his pastoral and theological reflections.
Building Pauline Churches—The Pastoral Epistles and Thessalonians
Explores the letters of 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Thessalonians, giving insight into the need for stabilisation and structure within the 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, written from prison.
Common Questions
The Master of Theological Studies is tailored for pastors, ministry leaders, and those in various leadership roles, including leaders seeking to guide their church, community, organisation or government, emerging pastors or ministry leaders with an existing qualification, those with years of pastoral experience seeking a stronger foundation, and individuals wanting to give back with a solid theological foundation.
The course is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study modes. Study locations include Online and on campus in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, though some subjects are only available on campus — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode.
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 to confirm if this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
The fee is $3,150 per subject, and FEE-HELP is available for eligible domestic students.
Yes, the Master of Theological Studies stands as a robust qualification and can serve as a gateway to further academic pursuits, such as the Master of Divinity at Alphacrucis University College. The program also prepares students for further study by including within the structured program the requirement for independent research.
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