1997 Postgraduate Handbook

Master of Theology

Fee paying

This course offers students an opportunity to undertake a masters degree by coursework in one of the fields of study in theology: biblical studies; systematic theology; church history; or, pastoral and worship studies.

Enrolment through

Canberra campus

Study mode

On campus
(Distance education from 1998)

Normal course duration

Full-time 1.5 years (3 sessions)
Part-time 3 years (6 sessions)

Admission requirements

In general, applicants will be expected to hold a Bachelor of Theology or equivalent degree. Admission may also be granted to applicants who hold the Graduate Diploma of Theology awarded by Charles Sturt University, or who submit evidence of such other academic and/or professional qualifications and/or experience.

Course requirements

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete
96 subject points, consisting of six subjects.

Course structure

Full-time:

Year 1

Session 1 (Autumn)

• THL414 Issues in Contemporary Theology
• [ ] Group 1 Elective

Session 2 (Spring)

• [ ] Group 2 Elective
• [ ] Group 2 Elective

Year 2

Session 3 (Autumn)

• [ ] Group 1 Elective
• [ ] Group 2 Elective

Group 1 Electives:

• THL501 Guided reading - Biblical Studies
• THL502 Guided reading - Systematic Theology
• THL503 Guided reading - Church History
• THL504 Guided reading - Pastoral & Worship Studies
  

Group 2 Electives:

• THL411 Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies
• THL412 Methods of Modern Theology
• THL413 Church History Methodology
• THL437 Advanced New Testament Exegesis
• THL439 Advanced Old Testament Exegesis
• THL505 Independent Research Project

Inquiries

Academic Administrator
Mrs Merilyn Clark
School of Theology
St Mark's National Theological Centre
Telephone: (06) 273 1572
Facsimile: (06) 273 4067
Email:

Last Revised: 25 November 1996.