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International online
Fee paying overseas:
Full-time - $23,760.00 pa
Part-time - $11,880.00 pa
The School of Theology is home to students and lecturers from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and church traditions, creating a rich and vibrant learning community where you can safely explore faith questions. Taught by range of Christian scholars, you'll be challenged to search for meaning and spiritual depth in contemporary Australia, through a comprehensive, rigorous theological education.
This theology degree will help you expand your knowledge of the Bible and develop key skills in biblical interpretation. Learn how the rich history of the Christian tradition has informed contemporary church practice. Explore how key thinkers have grappled with core issues of doctrine and experience. Gain skills in theological reflection and pastoral practice for your Christian ministry. you'll also extend your communication, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities - a valuable set of skills for any career path.
Explore your faith and beliefs with either online learning or at one of our four teaching sites. The School of Theology has campuses in Canberra (St Mark's) and Sydney (United Theological College). With our online learning platform you'll regularly engage with lecturers and other students, and have access to extensive library resources.
After graduating with a Master of Arts (Theological Studies), you'll be ready for further study - or to start out in a new role. Enter the ministry, move into church leadership or chaplaincy, or play a role in church-run, non-governmental organisations or a mission setting.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| The course consists of six core subjects and six restricted electives. | ||||
| THL460 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL408 | Introduction to Old Testament Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL409 | Introduction to New Testament Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL410 | Early Church History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL407 | Jesus the Christ | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL427 | Guided Research in Theology | 8 credit pts |
| Students can select six of the following restricted electives | ||||
| THL416 | Biblical Hebrew 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL417 | New Testament Greek 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL418 | Christian Ministry | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL419 | The European Reformations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL426 | The Diaconate | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL438 | Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL440 | Anglican Foundations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL443 | New Testament Greek 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL457 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL461 | Being the Church | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL468 | The Triune God | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL469 | Homiletics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL486 | Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL487 | World Religions and Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL490 | Christian Worship | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL491 | Practical Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL493 | Theological Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL498 | Advanced Practical Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL499 | Sacramental Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP400 | Global Christianity since 1700 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP401 | God and Humanity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP402 | The Synoptic Gospels | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP403 | Old Testament History and Narrative | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP404 | Ecological Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP405 | Biblical Hebrew 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP406 | Christianity in Australian History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP407 | Judaism and Early Christianity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP408 | New Testament Greek 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP409 | The Pentateuch | 8 credit pts | ||
| MIN428 | Pastoral Care | 8 credit pts |
MASTER OF ARTS (THEOLOGICAL STUDIES)
FULL-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL410 Early Church History
Restricted Elective
Year 1 - Session 2
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL407 Jesus the Christ
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
Year 2 - Session 1
THL427 Guided Research in Theology
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
PART-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
Year 1 - Session 2
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL407 Jesus the Christ
Year 2 - Session 1
THL410 Early Church History
Restricted Elective
Year 2 - Session 2
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
Year 3 - Session 1
Restricted Elective
Restricted Elective
Year 3 - Session 2
THL427 Guided Research in Theology
Restricted Elective
As a Charles Sturt University student, throughout your course you have a responsibility to continue to develop skills in English language, literacy and numeracy as appropriate to your discipline. This ongoing development will enable you to effectively participate in your course and graduate prepared to enter the workforce.
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Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.
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