Master of Arts (Public and Contextual Theology)
MA(Pub&ContxtTh)
Fees apply
Prior to 2010 this course was the Master of Arts (Public Theology) Articulated set. Students enrolled in this course or who were enrolled in the phased out Master of Arts (Cross Cultural Theologies) Articulated set should contact the course coordinator for information regarding the amalgamation of the two courses.
The course builds on previous study in a given discipline through the addition of advanced knowledge and skills in the discipline of Public and Contextual Theology, thus enabling students to develop a mastery of the field for their professional or ministerial practice.
The program provides opportunity for students to gain an in-depth understanding of, and to reflect critically on, the contemporary issues in a chosen specialisation within the discipline. The sub-disciplines offered are Public Theology and Cross-Cultural Theology. Students may also choose to undertake research in their chosen sub-discipline.
The course aims to equip students to be able to apply their critical thinking, acquired knowledge, and analytical and research skills to issues arising in their area of professional practice or ministry within a specified context of contemporary society.
Enrolment through
Canberra Campus
United Theological College
Study mode
On campus
Distance education
Normal course duration
Part-time 3 years (6 sessions)
Admission criteria
An applicant for admission to candidature for a Master of Arts (Public and Contextual Theology) shall have an appropriate Bachelors degree from an Australian university or equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent), and at least two years full-time experience in their chosen field.
In recognition of prior learning, applications from those without formal qualifications who have eight (8) or more years of full-time relevant work experience (in a professional field or church ministry) may be considered at the discretion of the Course Coordinator for entry into the Master of Arts (Public and Contextual Theology).
Articulation
Graduate Certificate in Public Theology articulates with the Graduate Diploma of Public Theology which articulates with the Master of Arts (Public Theology).
Graduation requirements*
To graduate students must satifactorily complete 96 points.
*The number of subjects and specific subject choices are described in the course structure and enrolment pattern for the course.
Course structure
The course consists of the following components:
- three core subjects
- a Cross Cultural Theologies or Public Theology subject stream
- two restricted elective subjects, and
- either a project, or
- two subjects chosen from the alternate stream
Core Subjects
THL480 Principles of Contextual Theology
THL481 Scripture, Culture and Context
THL454 Christologies in Context
Cross Cultural Theologies
THL482 Cultural Foundations of a Cross Cultural Theology
THL483 Multiculturalism in Australia
THL486 Practice of Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL488 Doing Theology on Aboriginal Land
or
Public Theology
THL492 Introduction to Public Theology (16 points)
THL493 Christian Ethics
THL495 Mark in the Marketplace
Restricted electives
THL485 Christian Theology and Religious Pluralism
THL489 Theology and Ministry in Diaspora
THL494 Contemporary Discipleship
THL496 Ecotheology
Project or Alternate subject stream
THL515 Issues in Public and Contextual Theology: Project (16 points)
or
Two subjects (16 points) chosen from the alternate stream
Enrolment pattern
Part-time
Session 1
THL480 Principles of Contextual Theology
THL481 Scripture, Culture and Context
Session 2
THL454 Christologies in Context (16 points)
Students may elect to exit with the award Graduate Certificate in Public and Contextual Theology GradCertPub&ContxtTh.
Students choose one of the following streams:
Cross Cultural Theology Stream
Session 3
THL483 Multiculturalism in Australia
THL488 Doing Theology on Aboriginal Land
Session 4
THL482 Cultural Foundations for a Cross Cultural Theology
THL486 Practice of Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
or
Public Theology Stream
Session 3
THL492 Introduction to Public Theology (16 points)
Session 4
THL493 Christian Ethics
THL495 Mark in the Market Place
Students may elect to exit with the award Graduate Diploma of Public and Contextual Theology GradDipPub&ContxtTh
Session 5
[Restricted Elective]
and either
THL515 Issues in Public and Contextual Theology: Project (16) (commenced)
or
[Restricted Elective] - chosen from alternate stream
Session 6
[Restricted Elective]
and either
THL515 Issues in Contextual Theology: Project (16) (completed)
or
[Restricted Elective] - chosen from alternate stream
Contact
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or email inquiry@csu.edu.au