Master of Theological Studies

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

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:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
THBS501	Biblical Studies	10
THCT500	Foundations of Christian Faith	10

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
PHIL510	Introducing Philosophy for Theology	10	The Philosophy specified units do not apply to students completing the Liturgy specialisation.
OR
PHIL626	Philosophical Contexts for Theology	10	The 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:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
BIB2	Biblical Studies	80
BIOE	Bioethics	80
CHT2	Christian Thought and Tradition	80
LTGS	Liturgical Studies	80
MMI2	Mission and Ministry	80
SPI2	Spirituality	80
PHL2	Philosophy	80

Part C : Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
THEL619	Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research	10	Prior 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:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
PHIL618	Philosophy Project B	20
THBS622	Biblical Studies Project B	20
BETH622	Bioethics Project B	20
THCT622	Christian Thought and Tradition Project B	20
THLS622	Liturgy Project B	20
THMM622	Mission and Ministry Project B	20
THSP625	Capstone Integrative Project (Spirituality) B	20

Part E : Electives

Complete 10 to 100 credit points from the following:

Code	Title	Credit Points	Notes
BETH620	Special Study in Bioethics	10
BETH621	Bioethics Project A	10
BETH622	Bioethics Project B	20
PHIL510	Introducing Philosophy for Theology	10
PHIL511	Philosophy and the Moral Life	10
PHIL517	Directed Study in Bioethics	10
PHIL520	Directed Study in Philosophy	10
PHIL616	Special Study in Philosophy	10
PHIL617	Philosophy Project A	10
PHIL618	Philosophy Project B	20
PHIL620	God, the Universe and Everything	10
PHIL621	The Problem of Evil	10
PHIL622	Truth and Interpretation (Hermeneutics)	10
PHIL623	Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice	10
PHIL624	The Philosophy of Justice and Community	10
PHIL625	Virtue in the Ethical Life	10
THBS500	A Synoptic Gospel	10
THBS503	Directed Study in Biblical Studies	10
THBS600	Bible Lands Study Tour	20
THBS601	Literature of the Hebrew Bible	10
THBS603	Pauline Literature	10
THBS608	The Gospel of the Liturgical Year A: Matthew	10
THBS602	New Testament Christology	10
THBS606	Interpreting Biblical Texts for Contemporary Times	10
THBS609	The Gospel of The Liturgical Year B: Mark	10
THBS610	The Gospel of the Liturgical Year C: Luke	10
THBS620	Special Study in Biblical Studies	10
THBS611	The Literature and Theology of the Johannine Community	10
THBS621	Biblical Studies Project A	10
THBS622	Biblical Studies Project B	20
THCT501	Jesus the Christ	10
THCT503	The Early Christian World	10
THCT508	Directed Study in Christian Thought and Tradition	10
THCT600	Creation, Grace and Salvation	10
THCT601	Fundamentals in Theology	10
THCT602	Sacraments and Sacramentality	10
THCT604	Becoming Church Today: Nature and Mission	10
THCT608	Theology of Marriage and Holy Orders	10
THCT610	Australian Catholic History and Identity	10
THCT611	Issues in Christian Ethics	10
THCT612	Catholic Sexual Ethics	10
THCT613	Foundations of Social Justice	10
THCT620	Special Study in Christian Thought and Tradition	10
THCT621	Christian Thought and Tradition Project A	10
THCT622	Christian Thought and Tradition Project B	20
THEL500	Biblical Hebrew A	10
THEL502	Latin A	10
THEL503	Latin B	10
THEL504	Medieval Latin	10
THEL505	New Testament Greek A	10
THEL625	Biblical Hebrew B	10
THEL626	New Testament Greek B	10
THEL627	Special Study in Canon Law	10
THEL642	Theology Study Tour	20
THEL628	Special Study in Ancient Languages	10
THLS500	Celebrating Feasts and Seasons	10
THLS501	Foundations in Liturgy	10
THLS502	Liturgical Music	10
THLS503	Sacraments of Initiation	10
THLS504	Directed Study in Liturgy	10
THLS601	Eucharist	10
THLS602	Liturgical History	10
THLS603	Liturgy and Prayer in Pastoral Care	10
THLS604	Liturgical Theology	10
THLS605	Ritual Studies	10
THLS606	Celebrating Liturgy Today: Exploring the Ritual Enactment of Faith	10
THLS620	Special Study in Liturgy	10
THLS621	Liturgy Project A	10
THLS622	Liturgy Project B	20
THMM502	Interpreting the Bible for Leadership and Mission	10
THMM500	Contemporary Approaches to Pastoral Practice, Communication and Group Processes	10
THMM501	Exploring Parish Culture	10
THMM503	Ministry Practicum I	10
THMM504	Ministry Practicum II	10
THMM505	Mission Imperative: Engaging with Christian Mission	10
THMM506	Mission in Context	10
THMM509	Theology for Mission and Ministry	10
THMM510	Directed Study in Mission and Ministry	10
THMM511	Theology and the Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Leadership	10
THMM512	Theology for the Future: Reimagining Leadership	10
THMM600	Advanced Preaching	10
THMM602	Supervision as Ministry	10
THMM604	Theology, Social Justice and Mission	20
THMM620	Special Study in Mission and Ministry	10
THMM621	Mission and Ministry Project A	10
THMM622	Mission and Ministry Project B	20
THSP500	Introduction to the New Testament: Selections in the Spiritual Exercises	10
THSP501	Experiencing the Spiritual Exercises	10
THSP502	Pastoral Psychology	10
THSP503	Spiritual Exercises - Theological Frameworks	10
THSP504	Spiritual Exercises: Theory A	10
THSP505	Spiritual Exercises: Theory B	10
THSP508	Spiritual Care in Healthcare Environments	10
THSP509	Ignatian Discernment and Decision-Making	10
THSP510	Ignatian Pedagogy: A Contemporary Vision	10
THSP511	Ignatian Spirituality Conference	10
THSP512	Ministry Supervision - Individual	10
THSP513	Spiritual Leadership and Organisations	10
THSP600	Apostolic Leadership and Innovation	10
THSP601	Christian Contemplative History	10
THSP602	Holy Listening: The Art of Spiritual Conversation	10
THSP603	Identity, Vocation, Mission	10
THSP604	Ignatian Camino: Walking with Ingo	20
THSP605	Ignatian Contemplation and the Role of Gospel Narratives	10
THSP606	Ignatian First Week Retreats	10
THSP607	Ignatian Mysticism: Reconciliation and Justice	10
THSP608	Ignatian Spirituality and Leading Change	10
THSP609	Ignatian Spirituality Research Seminar	10
THSP610	Jesuits in the Early Modern World: Foundations, Conflicts, Expansion	10
THSP611	Medieval Mystics and the Experience of God	10
THSP612	Meditations and Selected Rules in the Spiritual Exercises	10
THSP613	The Mind and Heart of Ignatius Loyola	10
THSP614	Ministry Supervision - Peer and Group	10
THSP615	Moral Theology, Integrating Spirituality	10
THSP616	Sexuality, Spirituality and Intimacy	10
THSP617	Spiritual Exercises: The Election	10
THSP618	Spiritual Exercises: Themes and Dynamics	10
THSP619	Spirituality in the Christian Tradition	10
THSP620	Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition Rome Study Tour	20
THSP621	Spirituality Practice for Leaders	10
THSP622	The Four Weeks of the Spiritual Exercises	10
THSP623	Ignatian Pedagogy: Future Orientations	10
THSP624	Capstone Integrative Project (Spirituality) A	10
THSP628	Capstone Integrative Project B (Spiritual Direction)	20
THSR500	Introducing Religions of the World	10