The Master of Theology enables students with an undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.
The Master of Theology consists of 240 points comprised of:
a) Up to 48 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in any discipline
b) A Capstone unit worth at least 24 points or the unit RQ9748M Minor Thesis
c) Further Postgraduate Elective units to make up a total of 240 points.
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- DurationThe standard full-time duration of the Master of Theology is two years. The Master of Theology must be completed in not less than three semesters and not more than five years.
- Structure10 standard postgraduate units
- Fees$3,172 per unit
- Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of the Bachelor of Theology or the Bachelor of Ministry or the Master of Divinity, or an equivalent theological qualification (a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma does not satisfy the admission requirements for this award).
- Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2024 close on Friday 16 February 2024. Admissions for second semester 2024 close on Friday 19 July 2024.
The Master of Theology is an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree. It is
- fully accredited through the University of Divinity
- qualifies for Austudy and FEE-HELP assistance
- available online
COURSE PLANNER Master of Theology
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Theology:
- 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,
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Master of Theology summary information (opens to the external University of Divinity site)
Application for the Master of Theology 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
Semester: 2. Semester 1
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AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA8137B The Story of God, People and Land
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BN9148B Paul's Letters for Today
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CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History
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DL1198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials
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DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials
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DP9107B Creating Faith Pathways
Semester: 3. Winter School
Semester: 4. Semester 2
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AR8112B- Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA9309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!
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BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church
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BS8111B Reading Scripture: Methods, Practice and Application
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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology
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CT9110B The Real within the Reel: Theology and Cinema
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DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation
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DS9312B Spiritual Formation
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XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project
Semester: 5. Full Year
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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.