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MTS - Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines.

Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

The Master of Theological Studies consists of 288 points comprised of:
a) 72 points of Postgraduate Foundational units from at least three fields
b) 120 points of Postgraduate Elective units in more than one field
c) Either one Capstone unit of at least 24 points or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
d) Further units at postgraduate level.

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  • DurationTwo years full-time or up to six years part-time
  • Structure12 standard postgraduate units
  • Fees$3,268 per unit
  • Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree
  • Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2025 close on Friday 14 February 2025. Admissions for second semester 2025 close on Friday 18 July 2025.

The Master of Theological Studies is an AQF Level 9 Award. It is
- fully accredited through the University of Divinity
- qualifies for Austudy and FEE-HELP assistance 
- available online 

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Course outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Theological Studies
- have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in theology and its related disciplines
- have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to theology and its related disciplines
- have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of implications and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
- articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in theology and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, or piece of scholarship.

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Master of Theological Studies summary information (opens to the external University of Divinity site)

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Application for the Master of Theological Studies is made to the Registrar. The Registrar can be contacted via +61 3 9847 5400 and by email via enquiries@ebc.edu.au

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Semester: 1. Summer School

  • DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials

  • DP9195B Leadership in Ministry

Semester: 2. Semester 1

  • AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry

  • BA8137B The Story of God, People and Land

  • BN9111B Preaching the Gospels

  • BS9313B Bible for Holistic Mission

  • CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History

  • CH9125B Christianity in Australian History

  • CT9149B Humanity 3.0: Christian Anthropology and the Posthuman Future

  • DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations

Semester: 3. Winter School

Semester: 4. Semester 2

  • AR8112B-2 Learning for Life and Ministry

  • BA9294B Psalms: Songs that Nurture the Soul

  • BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church

  • CH9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation

  • CH9307B Radical and Evangelical: Origins of a Movement

  • CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology

  • CT9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation

  • DL9115B Preaching and Narrative

  • DM9138B Contemporary Mission in Context

  • DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation

  • XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project

Semester: 5. Full Year

  • DP9121B Supervised Theological Field Education

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

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