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Master of Theological Studies

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. Course learning outcomes Graduates of the…

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University of Divinity

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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.

Course learning 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.

Follow on study

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

Course structure

The Master of Theological Studies consists of 288 points comprised of:

a) 72 points of Foundational units in three disciplines from at least two fields

b) 120 points of Elective units

c) Either one Capstone unit of at least 24 points or a Research Essay

d) Further units at postgraduate level.

REQUIREMENTS

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL Academic: 550 with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.5; TOEFL Internet: 79 including at least 21 (Writing), 12 (Listening), 13 (Reading), 18 (Speaking); PTE Academic: 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

University of Divinity

The University of Divinity, founded in 1910, is an education provider based in Victoria. The University offers diplomas, undergraduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, postgraduate degrees and higher degrees by research- at levels 5 to 10 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. The University has over 30 regional partners. 

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The University of Divinity, founded in 1910, is an education provider based in Victoria. The University offers diplomas, undergraduate degrees, graduate certificates and diplomas, postgraduate degrees and higher degrees by research- at levels 5 to 10 of the Australian Qualifications Framework. The University has over 30 regional partners. 

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