CRICOS 063709G
Providing an extension in theological studies for students with a Bachelor of Theology degree, allowing them to study certain subject areas in greater depth and rigour.
The Master of Theology program is designed for those who hold a Bachelor of Theology and wish to pursue theological studies in greater depth and at greater rigour, with up to 54 credit points able to be taken in the one subject area.
The subject areas are: Church History, Ethics, Liturgy, Missiology, New Testament, Old Testament, Pastoral Theology including Liturgy, Philosophy, Spirituality, and Theology.
It consists of a total of 108 credit points (12 units).
Full-Time (Eighteen months)
The MTh can be completed in eighteen months (4-5 trimesters). Students participate in course units online, in person, or a combination of both.
Part-Time (Up to Three years)
Designed for those who are unable to attend classes full time. Students participate in course units online, in person, or a combination of both.
Full details can be found on the SCD Master of Theology course page.
Outcome
On completion a student should be able to:
Knowledge
- deepen their understanding of theological problems/issues which have emerged in their ministerial/professional experience
- develop theological underpinnings for pastoral strategies/renewal
- incorporate learning from emerging and developing areas of theology such as bio-ethics, ecumenical dialogues, interdisciplinary approaches
- acquire deeper knowledge of some of the key debates in their subject area.
Skills
- refine their capacity to think through issues/problems from a variety of perspectives
- develop a capacity to negotiate pluralism. Graduates will acquire skills of interaction with contexts, cultures and individuals from whom they differ
- access the major bibliographical references in their subject area.
Values
- through interaction with peers and faculty members from a variety of traditions, value the variety of expressions of different Christian traditions and develop a mature understanding of genuine difference
- demonstrate an open, critical stance towards theological disciplines and traditions
- appreciate the value of a commitment to life-long learning
- appreciate the social/historical/ literary context/background of their subject area.
Articulation to other Awards
Students are eligible to articulate to the Master of Philosophy and the Doctor of Ministry programs provided they meet the entry requirements.
Entry Requirements
Admission to the MTh is normally on the basis of holding a Bachelor of Theology degree from an accredited Australian tertiary institution or equivalent.
For current entry requirements, please see the Sydney College of Divinity website. CLICK HERE to access this information.