MTheolSt

Credit points

160

Minimum duration

2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.

Approved locations

  • Ballarat
  • Blacktown
  • Brisbane
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne
  • North Sydney
  • Strathfield
  • Online
  • Other

Note:

Also offered at Adelaide Leadership Centre


EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.

Admission requirements

An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in any discipline.

International applicants need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2022 Admission.



Completion requirements

To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, including:

PATHWAY 1 (160 credit points)

Students may choose to pursue a named specialisation.

  1. To qualify for the degree with a named specialisation, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  2. 30 cp from the Specified Units (Part A) (if introductory Biblical Studies, Theology or Philosophy units have been undertaken as part of previous studies, 30 cp from Electives*);
  3. a minimum of 60 cp from one specialisation group (Part B);
  4. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  5. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D) (to relate to specialisation);
  6. 40cp drawn from Electives (Part E)*. OR
  7. To qualify for the degree a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  8. 30 cp from the Specified Units (Part A) (if introductory Biblical Studies, Theology or Philosophy units have been undertaken as part of previous studies, 30 cp from Electives*);
  9. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  10. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D);
  11. 100 cp drawn from Electives (Part E)*.

Note: at least 80 cp of all units studied must be at the 600-level.

* Students may take Electives drawn from the Schedule of Unit Offerings (listed) or, a maximum of 40 cp drawn from Religious Education units or, a maximum of 20 cp drawn from Educational Leadership units at 600-level.


PATHWAY 2 (120 credit points)

To be eligible for Pathway 2, a student must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

a. the Bachelor of Theology (or equivalent);

b. the Bachelor of Theology (Honours) (or equivalent);

c. the Bachelor of Arts with a Theological Studies OR Study of Religions Major (or equivalent);

d. the Bachelor of Education (Primary) and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) when studies successfully undertaken to meet requirements for accreditation to teach Religious Education (or equivalent);

e. the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies, Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (or equivalents); 

Students may choose to pursue a named specialisation.

  1. To qualify for the degree with a named specialisation, a student must complete 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  2. 30 cp from the Specified Units (Part A) (if introductory Biblical Studies, Theology or Philosophy units have been undertaken as part of previous studies, 30 cp from Electives*);
  3. a minimum of 60 cp from one specialisation group (Part B);
  4. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  5. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D) (to relate to specialisation); OR
  6. To qualify for the degree a student must complete 120 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  7. 30 cp from the Specified Units (Part A) (if introductory Biblical Studies, Theology or Philosophy units have been undertaken as part of previous studies, 30 cp from Electives*);
  8. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  9. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D);
  10. 60 cp drawn from Electives (Part E)*.

Note: at least 80 cp of all units studied must be at the 600-level.

* Students may take Electives drawn from the Schedule of Unit Offerings (listed) or, a maximum of 30 cp of drawn from Religious Education units or, a maximum of 10 cp drawn from Educational Leadership units at 600-level.


PATHWAY 3 (80 credit points)

To be eligible for Pathway 3, a student must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies (or equivalent).

Students may choose to pursue a named specialisation.

  1. To qualify for the degree with a named specialisation, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  2. 40 cp from one specialisation group (Part B);
  3. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  4. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D) (to relate to specialisation);
  5. 10 cp drawn from Electives (Part E) OR
  6. To qualify for the degree a student must complete 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings comprising:
  7. 10 cp from Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (Part C);
  8. 20 cp from Project B Unit (Part D);
  9. 50 cp drawn from Electives (Part E).

Note: all 80 cp of units studied must be at the 600-level.


Exit points

A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies (80 cp) or the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (40 cp) may exit with that award.

Progression requirements

In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator and bound by decisions of the Head of School.

Part A : Specified Units

Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
THBS501Biblical Studies10
THCT500Foundations of Christian Faith10
CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
PHIL510Introducing Philosophy for Theology10The Philosophy specified units do not apply to students completing the Liturgy specialisation.
OR
PHIL626Philosophical Contexts for Theology10The Philosophy specified units do not apply to students completing the Liturgy specialisation.

If introductory Biblical Studies, Theology or Philosophy units have been undertaken as part of previous studies, 30 cp from Electives*

Part B : Specialisation Groups

Complete at least 60 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
BIB2Biblical Studies80
BIOEBioethics80
CHT2Christian Thought and Tradition80
LTGSLiturgical Studies80
MMI2Mission and Ministry80
SPI2Spirituality80
PHL2Philosophy80

Part C : Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
THEL619Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research10Prior to enrolment in the 20cp Project B unit towards the end of the course.

Part D : Project Units

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
PHIL618Philosophy Project B20
THBS622Biblical Studies Project B20
BETH622Bioethics Project B20
THCT622Christian Thought and Tradition Project B20
THLS622Liturgy Project B20
THMM622Mission and Ministry Project B20
THSP625Capstone Integrative Project (Spirituality) B20

Part E : Electives

Complete 10 to 100 credit points from the following:

CodeTitleCredit PointsNotes
BETH620Special Study in Bioethics10
BETH621Bioethics Project A10
BETH622Bioethics Project B20
PHIL510Introducing Philosophy for Theology10
PHIL511Philosophy and the Moral Life10
PHIL517Directed Study in Bioethics10
PHIL520Directed Study in Philosophy10
PHIL616Special Study in Philosophy10
PHIL617Philosophy Project A10
PHIL618Philosophy Project B20
PHIL620God, the Universe and Everything10
PHIL621The Problem of Evil10
PHIL622Truth and Interpretation (Hermeneutics)10
PHIL623Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice10
PHIL624The Philosophy of Justice and Community10
PHIL625Virtue in the Ethical Life10
THBS500A Synoptic Gospel10
THBS503Directed Study in Biblical Studies10
THBS600Bible Lands Study Tour20
THBS601Literature of the Hebrew Bible10
THBS603Pauline Literature10
THBS608The Gospel of the Liturgical Year A: Matthew10
THBS602New Testament Christology10
THBS606Interpreting Biblical Texts for Contemporary Times10
THBS609The Gospel of The Liturgical Year B: Mark10
THBS610The Gospel of the Liturgical Year C: Luke10
THBS620Special Study in Biblical Studies10
THBS611The Literature and Theology of the Johannine Community10
THBS621Biblical Studies Project A10
THBS622Biblical Studies Project B20
THCT501Jesus the Christ10
THCT503The Early Christian World10
THCT508Directed Study in Christian Thought and Tradition10
THCT600Creation, Grace and Salvation10
THCT601Fundamentals in Theology10
THCT602Sacraments and Sacramentality10
THCT604Becoming Church Today: Nature and Mission10
THCT608Theology of Marriage and Holy Orders10
THCT610Australian Catholic History and Identity10
THCT611Issues in Christian Ethics10
THCT612Catholic Sexual Ethics10
THCT613Foundations of Social Justice10
THCT620Special Study in Christian Thought and Tradition10
THCT621Christian Thought and Tradition Project A10
THCT622Christian Thought and Tradition Project B20
THEL500Biblical Hebrew A10
THEL502Latin A10
THEL503Latin B10
THEL504Medieval Latin10
THEL505New Testament Greek A10
THEL625Biblical Hebrew B10
THEL626New Testament Greek B10
THEL627Special Study in Canon Law10
THEL642Theology Study Tour20
THEL628Special Study in Ancient Languages10
THLS500Celebrating Feasts and Seasons10
THLS501Foundations in Liturgy10
THLS502Liturgical Music10
THLS503Sacraments of Initiation10
THLS504Directed Study in Liturgy10
THLS601Eucharist10
THLS602Liturgical History10
THLS603Liturgy and Prayer in Pastoral Care10
THLS604Liturgical Theology10
THLS605Ritual Studies10
THLS606Celebrating Liturgy Today: Exploring the Ritual Enactment of Faith10
THLS620Special Study in Liturgy10
THLS621Liturgy Project A10
THLS622Liturgy Project B20
THMM502Interpreting the Bible for Leadership and Mission10
THMM500Contemporary Approaches to Pastoral Practice, Communication and Group Processes10
THMM501Exploring Parish Culture10
THMM503Ministry Practicum I10
THMM504Ministry Practicum II10
THMM505Mission Imperative: Engaging with Christian Mission10
THMM506Mission in Context10
THMM509Theology for Mission and Ministry10
THMM510Directed Study in Mission and Ministry10
THMM511Theology and the Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Leadership10
THMM512Theology for the Future: Reimagining Leadership10
THMM600Advanced Preaching10
THMM602Supervision as Ministry10
THMM604Theology, Social Justice and Mission20
THMM620Special Study in Mission and Ministry10
THMM621Mission and Ministry Project A10
THMM622Mission and Ministry Project B20
THSP500Introduction to the New Testament: Selections in the Spiritual Exercises10
THSP501Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises10
THSP502Pastoral Psychology10
THSP503Spiritual Exercises - Theological Frameworks10
THSP504Spiritual Exercises: Theory A10
THSP505Spiritual Exercises: Theory B10
THSP508Spiritual Care in Healthcare Environments10
THSP509Ignatian Discernment and Decision-Making10
THSP510Ignatian Pedagogy: A Contemporary Vision10
THSP511Ignatian Spirituality Conference10
THSP512Ministry Supervision - Individual10
THSP513Spiritual Leadership and Organisations10
THSP600Apostolic Leadership and Innovation10
THSP601Christian Contemplative History10
THSP602Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Conversation10
THSP603Identity, Vocation, Mission10
THSP604Ignatian Camino: Walking with Ingo20
THSP605Ignatian Contemplation and the Role of Gospel Narratives10
THSP606Ignatian First Week Retreats10
THSP607Ignatian Mysticism: Reconciliation and Justice10
THSP608Ignatian Spirituality and Leading Change10
THSP609Ignatian Spirituality Research Seminar10
THSP610Jesuits in the Early Modern World: Foundations, Conflicts, Expansion10
THSP611Medieval Mystics and the Experience of God10
THSP612Meditations and Selected Rules in the Spiritual Exercises10
THSP613The Mind and Heart of Ignatius Loyola10
THSP614Ministry Supervision - Peer and Group10
THSP615Moral Theology, Integrating Spirituality10
THSP616Sexuality, Spirituality and Intimacy10
THSP617Spiritual Exercises: The Election10
THSP618Spiritual Exercises: Themes and Dynamics10
THSP619Spirituality in the Christian Tradition10
THSP620Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition Rome Study Tour20
THSP621Spirituality Practice for Leaders10
THSP622The Four Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises10
THSP623Ignatian Pedagogy: Future Orientations10
THSP624Capstone Integrative Project (Spirituality) A10
THSP628Capstone Integrative Project B (Spiritual Direction)20
THSR500Introducing Religions of the World10

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