Master of Divinity

The Master of Divinity is a primary theological degree for students with a degree in another area. The Master of Divinity enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity and its associated disciplines in ministry contexts. Students broaden their knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

On site at St Francis College Milton and/or by Zoom

Study Mode

Full-time 3 years / Part-time up to 9 years

Duration

Course Highlights

You'll be introduced to four main sub-disciplines of theology: Biblical studies, church history, systematic and practical theology subjects. You'll also have the opportunity to choose elective subjects within these disciplines to tailor your studies to meet your interests.

Career Opportunities

The skills and attributes you gain in the Master of Divinity are valued in a broad range of careers.

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

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

Satisfactory completion of 18 units (8 Core, 10 Electives)

Graduation

Graduates of the Master of Divinity:

  1. have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in divinity and its related disciplines

  2. have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to divinity and its related disciplines

  3. have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of their 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 divinity 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, theological synthesis, or supervised ministry project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Subjects

All students regardless of their course of study, are strongly encouraged to contact the Registrar, Dr Sheilagh O’Brien, to discuss their course of study prior to making any subject selections.

Biblical Studies

Biblical Languages

Please contact the Dean of Students for further information

Church History

  • # Telling History: Introduction to Church History (CH1001Z/CH8001Z)

  • *# Building a Church: Christianity and Imperium in the First Millennium (CH1002Z/CH8002Z)

  • # Fatally Flawed and Flourishing: Uncovering the Roots of the European ‘Reformations’ (CH2001Z/CH9001Z)

  • # The World ‘Made New’: European ‘Reformations’ and the Reconstruction of Identity (CH2002Z/CH9002Z)

  • # The Church in the Age of Revolutions: Confronting Modernity (CH3001Z/CH9031Z)

Mission & Ministry

 

Systematic Theology

  • *# Thinking Theologically 1: Challenges & Tasks (CT1001Z/CT8001Z)

  • # Thinking Theologically 2: Theologies in Context (CT1002Z/CT8001Z)

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Approaches to Theology (CT1001M)

  • # Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God (CT2001Z/CT9001Z)

  • # Mystical Theology: The Ecstasy of God (CT2002Z/CT9002Z)

  • At the Edge of Thought: Philosophy and Theology in Dialogue (CT3001Z/CT9031Z) (even years)

  • Atheism for Christians (CT3300T/CT9300T) (odd years)

  • # Theology in Context: A Case Study (CT3002Z/CT9032Z) (offered in 2023 in Ecological Theology)

  • Troublesome Texts: Complex Texts in the Christian Tradition (AR3013Z/AR9033Z)

  • Thinking With a Theologian: A Case Study (CT3013Z/CT9033Z)

  • Queer Theology (CT3001P/CT9001P)

# Offered in 2023
* Core Subject

The Master of Divinity requires the completion of 18 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2023 are $2,882 per standard unit or $17,292 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.

Fees

 
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