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Master of Theology (By Research)

University of Divinity

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01037A

The Master of Theology is a higher degree by research. The purpose of the Master of Theology is to qualify individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship, and as a pathway for possible further study.

Structure

There are two streams in the Master of Theology. All candidates must attend a minimum of 8 hours of research seminars each year at the University and either a University Research Day or a research conference each year. The MTheol by major thesis requires submission for examination of a thesis of 40,000 words. The MTheol by minor thesis requires completion of two postgraduate coursework units and submission for examination of a thesis of 25,000 words. A thesis submitted for the MTheol is examined by two examiners external to the University of Divinity.

Subjects

  • Theology

Standard entry requirements

  • Applicants must satisfy the Research Committee that he or she has completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity or its associated disciplines at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard: a Masters by coursework with a 75% average
  • Or a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average
  • Or a four year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average. An applicant must also satisfy the Research Committee that he or she has completed a research essay or thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 75%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed either within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study.

Study pathways

Graduates may be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Theology.

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