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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 2023 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.

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Schedule of unit offerings

Complete 0 to 30 credit points from the following:

  • THBS501Biblical Studies10 CP
  • THCT500Foundations of Christian Faith10 CP
  • PHIL510Introducing Philosophy for Theology10 CP

    The Philosophy specified units do not apply to students completing the Liturgy specialisation.

  • PHIL626Philosophical Contexts for Theology10 CP

    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*

Complete at least 60 credit points from the following:

  • BIB2Biblical Studies80 CP
  • BIOEBioethics80 CP
  • CHT2Christian Thought and Tradition80 CP
  • LTGSLiturgical Studies80 CP
  • MMI2Mission and Ministry80 CP
  • SPI2Spirituality80 CP
  • PHL2Philosophy80 CP

Complete exactly 10 credit points from the following:

  • THEL619Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research10 CP

    Prior to enrolment in the 20cp Project B unit towards the end of the course.

Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:

  • PHIL618Philosophy Project B20 CP
  • THBS622Biblical Studies Project B20 CP
  • BETH622Bioethics Project B20 CP
  • THCT622Christian Thought and Tradition Project B20 CP
  • THLS622Liturgy Project B20 CP
  • THMM622Mission and Ministry Project B20 CP
  • THSP636Capstone Research Project (Spiritual Direction)20 CP

Complete 10 to 100 credit points from the following:

  • BETH620Special Study in Bioethics10 CP
  • BETH621Bioethics Project A10 CP
  • BETH622Bioethics Project B20 CP
  • PHIL510Introducing Philosophy for Theology10 CP
  • PHIL511Philosophy and the Moral Life10 CP
  • PHIL517Directed Study in Bioethics10 CP
  • PHIL520Directed Study in Philosophy10 CP
  • PHIL616Special Study in Philosophy10 CP
  • PHIL617Philosophy Project A10 CP
  • PHIL618Philosophy Project B20 CP
  • PHIL620God, the Universe and Everything10 CP
  • PHIL621The Problem of Evil10 CP
  • PHIL622Truth and Interpretation (Hermeneutics)10 CP
  • PHIL623Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice10 CP
  • PHIL624The Philosophy of Justice and Community10 CP
  • PHIL625Virtue in the Ethical Life10 CP
  • THBS500A Synoptic Gospel10 CP
  • THBS503Directed Study in Biblical Studies10 CP
  • THBS600Bible Lands Study Tour20 CP
  • THBS601Literature of the Hebrew Bible10 CP
  • THBS603Pauline Literature10 CP
  • THBS608The Gospel of the Liturgical Year A: Matthew10 CP
  • THBS602New Testament Christology10 CP
  • THBS606Interpreting Biblical Texts for Contemporary Times10 CP
  • THBS609The Gospel of The Liturgical Year B: Mark10 CP
  • THBS610The Gospel of the Liturgical Year C: Luke10 CP
  • THBS620Special Study in Biblical Studies10 CP
  • THBS611The Literature and Theology of the Johannine Community10 CP
  • THBS621Biblical Studies Project A10 CP
  • THBS622Biblical Studies Project B20 CP
  • THCT501Jesus the Christ10 CP
  • THCT503The Early Christian World10 CP
  • THCT508Directed Study in Christian Thought and Tradition10 CP
  • THCT600Creation, Grace and Salvation10 CP
  • THCT601Fundamentals in Theology10 CP
  • THCT602Sacraments and Sacramentality10 CP
  • THCT603Theology for Leadership in the Church's Mission10 CP
  • THCT604Becoming Church Today: Nature and Mission10 CP
  • THCT608Theology of Marriage and Holy Orders10 CP
  • THCT610Australian Catholic History and Identity10 CP
  • THCT611Issues in Christian Ethics10 CP
  • THCT612Catholic Sexual Ethics10 CP
  • THCT613Foundations of Social Justice10 CP
  • THCT620Special Study in Christian Thought and Tradition10 CP
  • THCT621Christian Thought and Tradition Project A10 CP
  • THCT622Christian Thought and Tradition Project B20 CP
  • THEL500Biblical Hebrew A10 CP
  • THEL502Latin A10 CP
  • THEL503Latin B10 CP
  • THEL504Medieval Latin10 CP
  • THEL505New Testament Greek A10 CP
  • THEL625Biblical Hebrew B10 CP
  • THEL626New Testament Greek B10 CP
  • THEL627Special Study in Canon Law10 CP
  • THEL642Theology Study Tour20 CP
  • THEL628Special Study in Ancient Languages10 CP
  • THLS500Celebrating Feasts and Seasons10 CP
  • THLS501Foundations in Liturgy10 CP
  • THLS502Liturgical Music10 CP
  • THLS503Sacraments of Initiation10 CP
  • THLS504Directed Study in Liturgy10 CP
  • THLS601Eucharist10 CP
  • THLS602Liturgical History10 CP
  • THLS603Liturgy and Prayer in Pastoral Care10 CP
  • THLS604Liturgical Theology10 CP
  • THLS605Ritual Studies10 CP
  • THLS606Celebrating Liturgy Today: Exploring the Ritual Enactment of Faith10 CP
  • THLS620Special Study in Liturgy10 CP
  • THLS621Liturgy Project A10 CP
  • THLS622Liturgy Project B20 CP
  • THMM502Interpreting the Bible for Leadership and Mission10 CP
  • THMM500Contemporary Approaches to Pastoral Practice, Communication and Group Processes10 CP
  • THMM501Exploring Parish Culture10 CP
  • THMM503Ministry Practicum I10 CP
  • THMM504Ministry Practicum II10 CP
  • THMM505Mission Imperative: Engaging with Christian Mission10 CP
  • THMM506Mission in Context10 CP
  • THMM509Theology for Mission and Ministry10 CP
  • THMM510Directed Study in Mission and Ministry10 CP
  • THMM511Theology and the Challenges and Opportunities for Women's Leadership10 CP
  • THMM512Theology for the Future: Reimagining Leadership10 CP
  • THMM600Advanced Preaching10 CP
  • THMM602Supervision as Ministry10 CP
  • THMM604Theology, Social Justice and Mission20 CP
  • THMM620Special Study in Mission and Ministry10 CP
  • THMM621Mission and Ministry Project A10 CP
  • THMM622Mission and Ministry Project B20 CP
  • THSP508Spiritual Care in Healthcare Environments10 CP
  • THSP509Ignatian Discernment and Decision-Making10 CP
  • THSP510Ignatian Pedagogy: A Contemporary Vision10 CP
  • THSP604Ignatian Camino: Walking with Inigo20 CP
  • THSP607Ignatian Mysticism: Reconciliation and Justice10 CP
  • THSP611Medieval Mystics and the Experience of God10 CP
  • THSP616Sexuality, Spirituality and Intimacy10 CP
  • THSP619Spirituality in the Christian Tradition10 CP
  • THSP620Spirituality in the Catholic Tradition Rome Study Tour20 CP
  • THSR500Introducing Religions of the World10 CP

Course map

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Course maps are subject to change. Always check your Course Enrolment Guide before you finalise your enrolment.

With Named Specialisation (160cp) - Commencing Semester 1 - Full time

Students must have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

  • Specified UnitsTHBS501Biblical Studies

    Students who have previously completed either THBS100, THBS501, THBS562 or THMM502, within the last 10 years are not required to complete this unit but will need to undertake an additional elective in its place. 

    10 cp
  • Specified UnitsPHIL510 Introducing Philosophy for Theology ORPHIL626 Philosophical Contexts for Theology

    For PHIL510 - (Inc: PHIL626)

    For PHIL626 - (Inc: PHIL510)

    10 cp
  • Specialisation Groups Named Specialisation Unit 110 cp
  • Specialisation Groups Named Specialisation Unit 210 cp
  • Specified UnitsTHCT500Foundations of Christian Faith

    Students who have previously completed either THCT100, THCT500 and THCT563, within the last 10 years are not required to complete this unit but will need to undertake an additional elective in its place.

    10 cp
  • Specialisation Groups Named Specialisation Unit 310 cp
  • Electives Elective10 cp
  • ElectivesElective10 cp

NOTE: at least 80cp 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.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

Without Specialisation (160cp) - Commencing Semester 1 - Full time

Students must have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

NOTE: at least 80cp 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.

Prerequisites (Pre:) are other units that you must have passed before enrolling in the unit. 

Incompatibles (Inc:) are units similar to this unit. If you have previously passed an Incompatible unit, you are not able to enrol in this unit.

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