Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) aims to equip qualified persons for a vocation of teaching and research in theological colleges and universities and for the scholarly enhancement of Christian ministry. The PhD equips qualified persons for a vocation of teaching and research in theological colleges and universities, and for the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) aims to equip qualified persons for a vocation of teaching and research in theological colleges and universities and for the scholarly enhancement of Christian ministry.
The PhD equips qualified persons for a vocation of teaching and research in theological colleges and universities, and for the scholarly enhancement of Christian ministry. The thesis is expected to demonstrate a significant and original contribution to the candidate’s field of study.
Candidates undertake independent research towards a 70,000–100,000 word thesis on a topic approved by the College. The research is conducted under the supervision of a member of faculty of Moore College.
The thesis must:
- make a distinct contribution to theological learning
- evidence original research and the exercise of independent critical analysis
- evidence the author, being trained in the techniques relevant to the field of research and of being capable, without supervision, of applying these techniques to other research projects
- evidence sufficient familiarity with the area of discipline in which the author had worked to critically assess the present state of knowledge in the subject and to conceive further investigation with an increasing independence.
Candidates will be required to show evidence of competence in ancient and/or modern languages in order to access primary sources and significant secondary works relevant to their research area. Language requirements will be determined at the time of application in consultation with the proposed supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
The academic requirements for entry to the course may be satisfied by any one of the following:
- the Moore College Bachelor of Divinity (BD) with honours 1 or 2A
- the Moore College Master of Theology (MTh)
- enrolment in the Moore College MTh for not less than one year as a full-time candidate or two years as a part-time candidate where the Research Committee (RC) has certified that the applicants work as a Masters candidate is of such a standard as to justify candidature for the PhD degree
- graduates of an approved Australian or overseas institution with a qualification, which, in the opinion of the RC is equivalent to any of the above. Such applicants will need to demonstrate competence to Level III in a biblical language relevant to their planned area of research and submit a piece of written work that demonstrates their capacity to research.
- Full-time candidates who have not completed the Moore College BD may be required to audit certain Year 4 BD units.
- A candidate may not be admitted unless the RC determines that adequate supervision is available.
Those whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a degree in English, are required to present a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.5 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Moore Theological College opened at Liverpool, NSW in 1856. The College moved from Liverpool to Newtown in 1891. The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
