The Master of Divinity (MDiv) provides a high level biblical and theological framework for communicating the Gospel faithfully. You will also gain appropriate skills for a range of ministry positions.
As a graduate course, units are assessed on a higher level than the equivalent units in the Bachelor of Theology and additional tasks may be assigned. Applicants must have a prior degree from an Australian University or equivalent in a non-theological field.
All full-time students enrol in the Certificate of Ministry alongside their degree for further training in practical ministry skills. Parttime students are strongly encouraged to do so.
Who is it for?
This accredited course provides training for men and women who already hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, seeking to serve the Lord Jesus in vocational ministry, including:
- Pastors
- Missionaries
- Women’s workers
- Children’s or youth ministers
- Biblical studies teachers
- University Christian workers
- Leaders in other forms of Word-based ministry
Where will it take me?
Completion of the Master of Divinity will equip you to enter a range of vocational ministry positions, both in Australia and abroad. Feel free to have a look at Our Graduates to get an idea of the type of ministry positions in which our graduates serve.
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more detailed information on this course including admission requirements, see the ACT course overview and ACT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.
CRICOS CODE: #054685G
OPEN TO: Domestic and Overseas Students
AVAILABILITY: Full-time (FT) or Part-time (PT)
DURATION: 3 years FT or up to 9 years PT
MODE OF STUDY: On Campus
STARTING DATE: January or July
COURSE FEES: See our Fees page
Course Structure
For the Master of Divinity, students need to successfully complete the following AQF level 8 and 9 units totalling 288 credit points:
FIRST YEAR |
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Old Testament
New Testament
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Christianity in History
Theology
Language
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SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek language only pathway) | |
Old Testament (Set Books)
New Testament (Set Books)
Christianity in History
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Theology and Ethics
Ministry and Mission
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SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek and Hebrew language pathways) | |
Old Testament (Set Books*)
New Testament (Set Books*)
Theology and Ethics
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Christianity in History
Ministry and Mission
Language
MDIV students are required to complete 96 credit points at AQF Level 9 as part of their degree including one capstone unit. As a graduate course, units are assessed differently to the equivalent units in the Bachelor of Theology and additional tasks may be assigned. * Not all the set books above will be completed as part of the degree. Please contact the Registrar for more informaton.
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NB: A normal unit is 12 credit points (CPS). *CM01, CM02 & CM06 are non-accredited units and form part of the Trinity Certificate of Ministry programme. Please View please refer to the Australian College of Theology website for course rules.
If you would like to Apply, please fill in our Prospective Student Form and our Registrar team will contact you.