Master of Theology
Master of Theology MTh
On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - Ming Hua
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 1.5 years (3.0 sessions)
Part-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants for the Master of Theology must meet the following admission requirements:
hold a Bachelor degree in Theology (or AQF equivalent)
OR
have obtained a Credit average or higher in a Graduate Diploma of Theology (or AQF equivalent) in Theology or Divinity.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
The Master of Theology consists of 96 points. Students choose between a Coursework or a Research option.
Students selecting the Coursework option complete the compulsory subject THL501 Guided Research (16 points) plus 5 restricted electives (80 points).
Students selecting the Research option complete two compulsory subjects THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16 points) and THL650 Theology Masters Coursework Dissertation (32 points), plus 3 restricted electives (48 points).
All students must choose two subjects (32 points) from one of the following discipline areas:
Systematic Theology
THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16 points)
THL542 Political Theology (16 points)
THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16 points)
THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16 points)
Biblical Studies
THL511 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16 points)
THL517 Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16 points)
THL535 Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16 points)
Practical Theology
THL518 Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16 points)
THL519 Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16 points)
THL540 Public Theology (16 points)
Church History
THL513 Church History Methodology (16 points)
THL533 The Philosophy of Religious History (16 points)
PLUS
Select Option 1 or 2 below:
Option 1: Coursework
Compulsory subject: THL501 Guided Research (16 points)
PLUS
3 subjects chosen from the following list:
Restricted Electives
MIN500 Foundations of Church Ministry (16 points)
MIN522 Advanced Seminar in Mission and Evangelism (16 points)
MIN540 Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry (16 points)
THL511 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16 points)
THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16 points)
THL513 Church History Methodology (16 points)
THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16 points)
THL517 Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16 points)
THL518 Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16 points)
THL519 Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16 points)
THL533 The Philosophy of Religious History (16 points)
THL535 Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16 points)
THL540 Public Theology (16 points)
THL542 Political Theology (16 points)
THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16 points)
THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16 points)
Option 2: Research
Compulsory subjects
THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16 points)
THL650 Theology Masters Coursework Dissertation (32 points)
PLUS
One subject chosen from the Compulsory Subject / Restricted Electives listed above for the Coursework option (this may include THL501).
Due to the nature and structure of the degree, students will work out their enrolment pattern in conjunction with their course advisor.
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
MIN500 Foundations of Church Ministry
MIN540 Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.