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.
Course duration referenced below is the effective time taken to complete a course when studied full time (full time equivalent duration). At Charles Sturt the standard calendar refers to 32 points a session over a 2 session calendar year. The Actual Duration is the time taken to complete the course following the prescribed enrolment pattern. A course's actual duration can be affected by the session calendar (number of sessions undertaken per year) and/or mode (full time, part time or mixed) and credit packages which may have been granted unpon admission. Therefore, depending on the prescribed enrolment pattern, mode, calendar utilised and credit awarded a course may take less time or more time to complete than the duration noted as full time equivalent years. Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern to determine the actual duration of study.
Full-time: 1.5 years (or part-time equivalent)
Applicants must have:
A Bachelor degree in Theology (or AQF equivalent)
OR
A Credit average or higher in a Graduate Diploma of Theology (or AQF equivalent) in Theology or Divinity.
Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies: https://policy.csu.edu.au/document/view-current.php?id=120
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 96 points.
The course consists of the following options:
All students must choose two subjects (32) from one of the following discipline areas:
Systematic Theology
THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16)
THL542 Political Theology (16)
THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16)
THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16)
Biblical Studies
THL511 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16)
THL517 Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16)
THL535 Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16)
Practical Theology
THL518 Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16)
THL519 Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16)
THL540 Public Theology (16)
Church History
THL513 Church History Methodology (16)
THL533 The Philosophy of Religious History (16)
PLUS
Select Option 1 or 2 below:
Option 1: Coursework
Compulsory subject: THL501 Guided Research (16)
PLUS
3 subjects chosen from the following list:
Restricted Electives
MIN500 Foundations of Church Ministry (16)
MIN522 Advanced Seminar in Mission and Evangelism (16)
MIN540 Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry (16)
THL511 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies (16)
THL512 Contemporary Theology in a Global Context (16)
THL513 Church History Methodology (16)
THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16)
THL517 Advanced Biblical Exegesis (16)
THL518 Studies in Liturgy and Worship (16)
THL519 Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology (16)
THL533 The Philosophy of Religious History (16)
THL535 Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation (16)
THL540 Public Theology (16)
THL542 Political Theology (16)
THL544 Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement (16)
THL545 Classic Texts in Christian Theology (16)
THL556 History of Christianity in China (16)**
** This subject is available to students at Ming Hua Theological College (Hong Kong) only.
Option 2: Research
Compulsory subjects
THL514 Theological Hermeneutics (16)
THL650 Theology Masters Coursework Dissertation (32)
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
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.