The Master of Theological Studies is a 72-unit program, comprising coursework and research, which is offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences on a fee-paying basis.
The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies and Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies .
Applicants must normally hold an approved three-year degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution.
Advanced Entry (1.5 years) - no further student intake Applicants who have completed an approved three-year degree or equivalent qualification in Theology or Ministry from an approved tertiary institution may be eligible to complete a program of 54 units.
However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
The Master of Theological Studies is designed for two categories of students:
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary theology and biblical studies, and provides opportunities to reflect on theological dimensions of professional and community life. It is anticipated that students who satisfactorily complete a substantial dissertation may be eligible to undertake a research higher degree in Theology.
The Master of Theological Studies aims to provide students with the opportunity to:
On completion of the Master of Theological Studies, students will have:
Limited credit may be granted for recognition of prior studies undertaken at the University or other approved tertiary institutions.
Applicants holding an approved Honours degree in Theology or a Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies may be granted up to 36 units of credit. Applicants holding a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies may be granted up to 18 units of credit. Applicants may be granted up to 36 units of credit for approved, relevant work experience.
The maximum credit which may be granted for any combination of an approved four-year Honours degree and approved, relevant work experience will be 36 units.
Applicants holding an approved Graduate Certificate in a related field may be granted up to 18 units of credit.
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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