Postgraduate Coursework Degrees

GradCertArts Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Arts (GradCertArts)
CRICOS : 082669J

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

Contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Certificate in Arts (GradCertArts) is offered at:

• Australian College of Christian Studies (Sydney and Perth Campuses)
• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• Nisibis Assyrian Theological College
• NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in theological studies to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be able to apply a body of theological knowledge in a range of contexts relating to ministry and/or further learning.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • An advanced understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge, in one or more theologically-related disciplines or areas of practice
  • potential acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area.

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • review and synthesize theological information and identify and reflect on complex problems;
  • think critically and evaluate complex ideas;
  • demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in one or more theological disciplines;
  • transmit theologically-related knowledge, skills, and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • make high-level, independent judgments related to a range of issues pertaining to Christian living and/or ministry.

Assessment

Graduate students are expected to give evidence of the breadth and depth of understanding beyond that of an undergraduate student. In particular, their work should manifest the higher order skills of:

• • Analysis – the ability to recognize the distinctive aspects of a topic, and the inter-relationships between them;
  • Synthesis – the ability to integrate the various aspects of a topic and see them in the light of the whole;
  • Evaluation – the ability to think critically and originally, making judgments based on relevant evidence and methods.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma of Arts, on completion of which students are required to surrender their Graduate Certificate.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Arts

GradCertChap Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (GradCertChap)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy (GradCertChap) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in any field, who wish to acquire transferable knowledge and skills in Chaplaincy as part of their continuing professional development for ministry employment and further learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy focuses on building capacity in Chaplaincy for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally-based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church, or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of Chaplaincy which is transferable to a variety of complex religious, not-for-profit, ministry enterprises;
  • an understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry transferable to different contexts within real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in Chaplaincy within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with Chaplaincy in a ministry-related context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the ministry in the field of Chaplaincy within a religious, not-for-profit, community organisation;
  • transmit transferable knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained ministry in Chaplaincy to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will possess the ability to:

• • apply transferable knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to articulate with full credit to the SCD Graduate Diploma of Arts or other SCD Graduate awards, provided that they meet the entry requirements of that award.

Special entry may be granted by the Student Support and Administration Committee.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy

**SCHEDULE 1

The list of approved units for the Graduate Certificate in Chaplaincy:

• C8100 Theory and Practice of Pastoral Counselling
• C8102 Pastoral Counselling in Ministry
• C8127 Professional Chaplaincy
• C8145 Pastoral Counselling: Grief, Loss and Trauma
• C8166 Well-being and Resilience for People Helpers
• P8171 Theory and Practice of Ministry 1

• C8192 Issues in [Topic]
• C8193 Seminar in Chaplaincy
• C92XX Chaplaincy Project
• C92XX Chaplaincy Focused Study
• Or other units determined from time to time by the Academic Board.

GradCertGov&Strategy Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy (GradCertGov&Strategy)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy (GradCertGov&Strategy) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in any field, who wish to acquire transferable knowledge and skills in Governance and Strategy as part of their continuing professional development for employment and further learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy focuses on building capacity for people involved in a wide scope of non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally-based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for professional development.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular transferable knowledge and skills in Governance and Strategy to enhance their work in the not-for-profit community sector.

Knowledge

Graduates will have

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of Governance and Strategy which are transferable to a variety of complex religious, not-for-profit, community enterprises;
  • an understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry transferable to different contexts within real-world community practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in organisational governance and strategy within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with good governance in an organisational context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the strategic direction and organisational governance within a religious, not-for-profit, community organisation;
  • transmit transferable knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained organisational governance to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will possess the ability to:

• • apply transferable knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as strategic leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to articulate with full credit to the SCD Graduate Diploma of Arts or other SCD Graduate awards, provided that they meet the entry requirements of that award. Special entry to those awards may be also granted by the Student Support and Administration Committee.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy

**SCHEDULE 1

The list of approved units for the Graduate Certificate in Governance and Strategy.

Choose any of the following units to a total of 36 credit points

• P8106 Administrative Gifts for Ministry
• P8107 Non-Profit Governance for Ministry
• P8162 Administrative Leadership and Management for Ministry
• P9258 Strategic Thinking and Decision Making

• P8193 Seminar in Governance
• P92XX Governance and Strategy Project
• P92XX Governance and Strategy Focused Study
• Or other units determined from time to time by the Academic Board

GradCertIM Award Summary

The GradCertIM course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in intercultural ministry

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GradCertLead Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GradCertLead)

 AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Certificate in Leadership (GradCertLead) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies, who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry.

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership focuses on building leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular knowledge and skills in leadership to their theological education to enhance their work in the religious sector:

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of leadership particular to the management and governance of a complex religious, non-profit, ministry enterprise;
  • an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to leadership theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with leadership in a ministry related context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective governance, management and operations of a religious, non-profit, community organization;
  • transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises;
  • plan and execute research or field-based project in an area of work-based leadership.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma of Leadership, on completion of which students are required to surrender their Graduate Certificate.

 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership

**Master of Leadership core units

• C8103 Psychology and Leadership
• C8160 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) & Positive Psychology (PP)
• C8166 Well-being and Resilience for People Helpers
• E9271 Business and Professional Ethics
• M9227 Intercultural Communication
• P8106 Administrative Gifts for Ministry
• P8108 Financial Management for Ministry
• P8158 Working in a Ministry Team Setting
• P8162 Administrative Leadership and Management for Ministry
• P8163 Spiritual Leadership
• P8172 Practice of Pastoral Supervision
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry
• P9258 Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• P9259 Leading the Larger Church
• P9260 Personal Growth for Leadership
• P9261 Transformational Leadership in Ministry
• S8101 Formation in Christian Leadership
• S8103 Personal Transformation
• S8161 Spiritual Direction
• S9262 Leadership and Spiritual Discernment

GradCertLeadCoaching Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching (GradCertLeadCoaching)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in any field, who wish to acquire transferable knowledge and skills in Leadership Coaching as part of their continuing professional development for ministry employment and further learning.

The Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching focuses on building capacity in Leadership Coaching for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally-based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular transferable knowledge and skills in Leadership Coaching to enhance their work in the not-for-profit religious sector:

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of Leadership Coaching which are transferable to a variety of complex religious, not-for-profit, ministry enterprises;
  • an understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry transferable to different contexts within real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership coaching, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with effectively coaching to bring out the best in others in an organisational context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the ministry in the field of leadership coaching within a religious, not-for-profit, community organisation;
  • transmit transferable knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership coaching to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply transferable knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to articulate with full credit to the SCD Graduate Diploma of Arts or other SCD Graduate awards, provided that they meet the entry requirements of that award. Special entry to those awards may be also granted by the Student Support and Administration Committee.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching

**Schedule 1

The list of approved units for the Graduate Certificate in Leadership Coaching:

• C8160 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) & Positive Psychology (PP)
• C8166 Well-being and Resilience for People Helpers
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry

• P81XX Seminar in Leadership Coaching
• X9XXX Leadership Coaching Project
• X9XXX Leadership Coaching Focused Study
• Or other units determined from time to time by the Academic Board.

GradCertProfSupervision Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision (GradCertPSupervision)

 AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in ministry/theology or an allied helping profession who wish to pursue a further qualification in the area of supervisory practice as part of their continuing education.

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision focuses on building supervisory leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious and/or non-profit and/or community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added advanced knowledge and skills in supervisory leadership to their theological education to enhance their work in the religious sector.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of professional supervision to aid in the development of high quality, ethical and safe practitioners in ministry, community work and allied people helping professions,
  • an advanced understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to supervision theory and their application to real-world professional practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and apply information to complete a range of activities associated with supervision in a ministry-related context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective supervision of employees or volunteers in a religious, non-profit, community organisation;
  • transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability and responsibility for effective supervision in religious, non-profit, and/or community-focused enterprises.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Professional Supervision or the Master of Professional Supervision.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision

GradCertTE Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Theological Education (GradCertTE)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in the field of philosophy and religious studies, and who are engaged in theological education, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theological education, in order to enhance their professional work.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an advanced understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge, in the field of Theological Education
  • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the delivery of Theological Education
  • an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to the principles and practice of Theological Education.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in the design, development, and delivery of Theological Education, so that they are able independently to:

• • evaluate current educational theory and practice from a theological perspective
  • review and synthesize historical approaches to the theory and practice of Theological Education
  • critically consider and evaluate a variety of approaches to Theological Education
  • develop effective methods of learning and teaching in Theological Education.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as theological educators in the tertiary sector.

Assessment

Graduate students are expected to give evidence of a breadth and a depth of understanding beyond that of an undergraduate student. In particular, their work should manifest the higher order skills of:

• Analysis – the ability to recognise the distinctive aspects of a topic, and the inter-relationships between them.

• Synthesis – the ability to integrate the various aspects of a topic and see them in the light of the whole.

• Evaluation – the ability to think critically and originally, making judgments based on relevant evidence and methods.

Articulation to Other Awards

Those holding the Graduate Certificate are eligible to articulate to the 8 Unit MA, retaining their Graduate Certificate.

Those holding the Graduate Certificate are eligible for 2 Units of Credit (18cps) in the MDiv or the MTh, if the Graduate Certificate is retained, or 4 Units of Credit (36cps) if the Graduate Certificate is surrendered.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education

*Schedule 1

Core Units

• D8101 Principles of Theological Education
• D9204 Theological Pedagogy

Elective Units

• D8102 Contemporary Issues in Theological Education
• D9206 Theological Curriculum
• D9211 Theological Education Project
• D9212 Theological Education Focused Study

• [D81/92XX] Theological Education and [Western/Christian] Civilisation
• [D81/92XX] Contextualising Theological Education
• [D81/92XX] Assessment Design in Theological Education
• [D81/92XX] Distinctives of Theological Education in the X Tradition
• [D81/92XX] Ecumenical Theological Education
• D9297 Major Research Project
• [D8193 or D9292] Seminar in [Contemporary Theological Education]
• [D8192 or D9291] Issues in [Contemporary Theological Education]
• D9298 Minor Research Essay [D8190 Research Methodology]

GradCertThSt Award Summary

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (GradCertThSt)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies (GradCertThSt) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies is designed for those who hold a three-year undergraduate tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline and who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology. Students will be able to critically engage Christian thought and traditions, enhance their professional work and give expression to insights for Christian living.

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies focuses on introducing students to the discipline of Biblical Studies and the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology equipping them with foundational knowledge for further study in these two areas.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge in Systematic Theology and Biblical Studies serving both as an introduction to the study of theology and its related disciplines and as the basis for independent lifelong learning.

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills specifically in Theology and Biblical Studies, so as to be able independently to:

• • review and synthesize theological information and reflect on complex problems,
  • think critically and evaluate complex ideas.
  • research, analyse and communicate theologically related ideas.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • make high level, independent and theologically informed judgements related to a range of issues pertaining to Christian living and/or ministry.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies (36 credit points further), on completion of which students are required to surrender their SCD Graduate Certificate. Students are also eligible to enter the Master of Theological Studies program.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

Schedule

Compulsory Units to attain the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Systematic Theology

AND

• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Biblical Studies

Other units

• A choice of another 18 credit points (two units) from the suite of SCD 8100 or 9200 level units.
• Students who may wish to complete the GradCertThSt with a concentration need to take a further 9 cps (one unit) from the discipline of Biblical Studies or the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology.

GradDipArts Award Summary

Graduate Diploma of Arts (GradDipArts)
CRICOS : 063707k

AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma

Admission

Students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Diploma of Arts (GradDipArts) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• Nisibis Assyrian Theological College
• NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Diploma of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in theological studies to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be able to apply a body of theological knowledge in a range of contexts relating to ministry and/or further learning.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an advanced understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge, in one or more theologically-related disciplines or areas of practice,
  • potential acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area.

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • review, reflect on, and synthesize theological information and identify and provide resources towards resolving complex problems,
  • think critically and evaluate complex ideas,
  • apply specialised and creative skills in Christian living and ministry,
  • communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills, and ideas to a variety of audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • make high level, independent judgments related to a range of issues pertaining to Christian living and/or ministry,
  • where the course is taken with specialisation, plan and evaluate activities and projects within a particular ministry setting.

Exit Point

Students enrolled in the GradDipArts may exit with the Graduate Certificate in Arts provided they have met the requirements of the award

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Master of Arts, on completion of which students are required to surrender their Graduate Diploma.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Diploma of Arts

GradDipLead Award Summary

Graduate Diploma of Leadership (GradDipLead)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Leadership

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Diploma of Leadership (GradDipLead) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership is designed for those possessing a three-year undergraduate degree in the field of philosophy and religious studies who wish to pursue a further qualification an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry.

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership focuses on building leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular knowledge and skills in leadership to their theological education to enhance their work in the religious sector.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an advanced level of theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of leadership particular to the management and governance of a complex religious, non-profit, ministry enterprise;
  • an advanced understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to leadership theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate advanced, specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, evaluate, and adapt the information to complete a range of activities associated with leadership in a ministry-related context;
  • analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective governance, management and operations of a religious, non-profit, community organization;
  • transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

 Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as leaders in religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises;
  • plan and execute an advanced research or field-based project in an area of work-based leadership.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Master of Leadership on completion of which students are required to surrender their Graduate Diploma.

Academic regulations for the Graduate Diploma of Leadership

Schedule

*Compulsory Units

If either of the two compulsory units have been completed in the award used for admission into the Graduate Diploma of Leadership, they are to be replaced with one or two elective units respectively.

• P8107 Non-Profit Governance for Ministry
• P8155 Foundations of Christian Leadership

**Master of Leadership Core Units

• C8103 Psychology and Leadership
• C8160 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) & Positive Psychology (PP)
• C8166 Well-being and Resilience for People Helpers
• E9271 Business and Professional Ethics
• M9227 Intercultural Communication
• P8106 Administrative Gifts for Ministry
• P8108 Financial Management for Ministry
• P8158 Working in a Ministry Team Setting
• P8162 Administrative Leadership and Management for Ministry
• P8163 Spiritual Leadership
• P8172 Practice of Pastoral Supervision
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry
• P9258 Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• P9259 Leading the Larger Church
• P9260 Personal Growth for Leadership
• P9261 Transformational Leadership in Ministry
• S8101 Formation in Christian Leadership
• S8103 Personal Transformation
• S8161 Spiritual Direction
• S9262 Leadership and Spiritual Discernment

GradDipProfSupervision Award Summary

Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision (GradDipProfSupervision)

 AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision is designed for those possessing an AQF 8 Graduate Certificate in Supervision who wish to pursue a further qualification in the area of supervisory practice as part of their continuing education.

The Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision focuses on building supervisory leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious and/or, non-profit and/or, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular knowledge and skills in leadership to their theological education to enhance their work in the religious sector.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of professional supervision to aid in the development of high quality, ethical and safe practitioners in ministry, community work and allied people helping professions.
  • an advanced and integrated understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to supervision theory and their application to real-world professional practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex problems, concepts, and theories information to complete a range of activities associated with supervision in a ministry-related context;
  • research and apply established theories to provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective supervision of employees or volunteers in a religious, non-profit, community organisation;
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility assume and effective supervisors in religious, non-profit, and/or community-focused enterprises;
  • plan and execute a substantial research or field-based project in an area of work-based supervisory practice.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Diploma of Professional Supervision

GradDipIM Award Summary

Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Ministry (GradDipIM)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Ministry.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Ministry (GradDipIM) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Ministry course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in intercultural ministry, and who are seeking skills in intercultural studies to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be able to apply a body of intercultural knowledge in a range of contexts relating to ministry and/or further learning.

Outcomes

Graduates will have added particular transferable knowledge and skills in intercultural ministry to enhance their work in Christian ministry and mission.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of intercultural ministry which are transferable to a variety of complex intercultural contexts.
  • an understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry applicable to intercultural theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in intercultural ministry so that they are able independently to:

• • Analyse critically, evaluate and adapt the information to complete a range of activities associated with intercultural ministry.
  • Analyse, generate and provide solutions to complex problems to guide effective engagement in intercultural ministry.
  • transmit intercultural knowledge, skills, and ideas to specialist and non-specialist of audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • make high-level, independent judgements related to a range of issues pertaining to intercultural living and/or ministry.
  • plan and execute advanced research or field-based project in an area of intercultural ministry.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students who satisfactorily complete this award will be eligible to articulate with full credit to the SCD Master of Intercultural Ministry, upon which they are required to surrender their Graduate Diploma. Special consideration may be also granted by the Student Support and Administration Committee.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Diploma of Intercultural Ministry

*Master of Intercultural Ministry specialist units

• M8100 Introduction to Intercultural Mission
• M8101 Missiological Hermeneutics and Contextualisation
• M8120 Cultural Anthropology for Mission
• M8140 Encountering Living Faiths of the World
• M8143 Introducing Islam
• M8160 Gospel, Culture, and Communication in Australia and New Zealand
• M9227 Intercultural Communication
• M9232 Spiritual Warfare and Mission
• M9242 Interreligious Dialogue
• M9275 Transformational Development in a Global Context
• P8158 Working in a Ministry Team Setting
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry
• S8104 Spiritual Formation for Intercultural Ministry
• T8140 Biblical Theology of Mission

GradDipThSt Award Summary

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies (GradDipThSt)

AQF Level 8 Graduate Diploma

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies (GradDipThSt) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies is designed for those who hold a three-year undergraduate tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline and who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology. Students will be able to critically engage Christian thought and traditions, enhance their professional work and give expression to insights for Christian living.

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies focuses on introducing students to the discipline of Biblical Studies and the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology equipping them with foundational knowledge for further study in these two areas.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an advanced understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge in Systematic Theology and Biblical Studies,
  • potential for acquiring and applying knowledge and skills in a new or existing discipline or professional area.

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills specifically in Theology and Biblical Studies, so as to be able independently to:

• • review, reflect on, and synthesize theological information and identify and provide resources towards complex problems,
  • think critically and evaluate complex ideas,
  • apply specialised and creative skills for Christian living and ministry,
  • research, analyse and communicate theologically-related ideas to a variety of audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • make high level, independent and theologically informed judgements,
  • plan and evaluate activities and projects within a particular ministry setting,
  • identify ways that this body of knowledge relates to Christian living and/or ministry.

Articulation to Other Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Master of Theological Studies offered by the Sydney College of Divinity, on completion of which students are required to surrender their SCD GradDipThSt.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies

MA Award Summary

Master of Arts (MA)
CRICOS : 063708J

AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Admission

Students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Master of Arts (MA) is offered at:

• Australian College of Christian Studies (Sydney and Perth Campuses)
• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• Nisibis Assyrian Theological College
• NSW College of Clinical Pastoral Education
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a theological discipline who wish to pursue a further qualification in theology as part of their continuing education for ministry. The award provides a study of theological and related disciplines through a structure of specialisations (see Academic Regulations section 2.4).

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge in one or more theologically-related disciplines or areas of practice, including recent developments in the theological disciplines and/or their practice,
  • understanding research principles and methods applicable to these theological disciplines and their practice

Skills

Graduates will have expert cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories associated with a theologically-related body of knowledge,
  • research and apply established theories to a theologically-related body of knowledge or practice,
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences in relation to a theologically-related body of knowledge.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, and accountability as a practitioner and/or learner in relation to the inter-dependent building up of the church and good of the wider community,
  • plan and execute a research-based project, and/or piece of scholarship in an area of theology.

Exit Points

The MA has nested within it the Graduate Certificate in Arts and the Graduate Diploma of Arts:

• GradCertArts requires 36 credit points
• GradDipArts requires 72 credit points

Master of Arts (72 credit points following an AQF Level 8 award in Theology or Ministry 108 credit points following an AQF Level 7 award in Theology or Ministry).

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Arts

MIM Award Summary

Master of Intercultural Ministry (MIM)

AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Master of Intercultural Ministry.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Master of Intercultural Ministry (MIM) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Intercultural Ministry course is designed for those who hold a graduate certificate in the field of philosophy and studies in religion, who wish to pursue a further qualification in intercultural studies, as part of continuing education for ministry.

The Master of Intercultural Ministry focuses on building intercultural capacity for people involved in leading or ministering to others across cultural divides. Students may be seeking skills in intercultural studies to enhance their professional work or to engage in effective ministry.

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for further learning in intercultural ministry and research, and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in an intercultural context.

Outcomes

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for further learning in intercultural ministry and research, and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in an intercultural context.

Knowledge

Graduates will have

• • an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge related to intercultural contexts.
  • an expert understanding of the principles and methods of inquiry applicable to intercultural theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in intercultural ministry, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories associated with intercultural ministry.
  • implement with discrimination established intercultural theories to provide effective engagement in intercultural ministry.
  • interpret and transmit intercultural knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates initiative, autonomy, expert judgement adaptability, and accountability in the field of intercultural ministry.
  • plan and execute a substantial research or field-based project in an area of intercultural ministry.

Exit Point

Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Ministry (36 credit points)

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Intercultural Ministry

Schedule 1

*Master of Intercultural Ministry specialist units

• M8100 Introduction to Intercultural Mission
• M8101 Missiological Hermeneutics and Contextualisation
• M8120 Cultural Anthropology for Mission
• M8140 Encountering Living Faiths of the World
• M8143 Introducing Islam
• M8160 Gospel, Culture, and Communication in Australia and New Zealand
• M9227 Intercultural Communication
• M9232 Spiritual Warfare and Mission
• M9242 Interreligious Dialogue
• M9275 Transformational Development in a Global Context
• P8158 Working in a Ministry Team Setting
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry
• S8104 Spiritual Formation for Intercultural Ministry
• T8140 Biblical Theology of Mission

**Intercultural Ministry Practical Units

Units focused on intercultural practice in the context of a place of work, ministry or mission through research, self-guided study, or field study: 

• M8128 Engaging in Intercultural Ministry
• X8190 Research Methodology
• X8194 Fieldwork in [Discipline]
• X9291 Issues in [Topic]
• X9292 Seminar in [Topic]
• X9293 Minor Independent Guided Study
• X9294 Major Independent Guided Study
• X9296 Minor Research Project
• X9297 Major Research Project
• X9298 Minor Research Essay
• X9299 Major Research Essay

MLead Award Summary

Master of Leadership (MLead)

AQF Level 9 Master Degree (Coursework)

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Master of Leadership.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Diploma of Leadership (GradDipLead) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Leadership is designed for those possessing a Graduate Certificate in the field of philosophy and studies in religion who wish to pursue a further qualification in an area of leadership focus as part of their continuing education for ministry.

The Master of Leadership focuses on building leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for further learning in professional practice and research and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in a ministry leadership-related area.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge related to the practice of leadership particular to the management and governance of a complex religious, non-profit, ministry enterprise;
  • an expert understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to leadership theory and their application to real-world ministry practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate advanced specialised cognitive and technical skills in leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to

• • analyse critically, reflect on, and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories associated with leadership in a ministry-related context;
  • implement with discrimination established leadership theories to provide solutions for the effective governance, management, and operations of a religious, non-profit, community organization;
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates initiative, autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, and accountability as leaders of religious, non-profit, community-focused enterprises;
  • plan and execute a substantial research or field-based project in an area of work-based leadership.

Exit Point

Graduate Certificate in Leadership (36 credit points).

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Leadership

Schedule 1

**Master of Leadership core units

• C8103 Psychology and Leadership
• C8160 Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) & Positive Psychology (PP)
• C8166 Well-being and Resilience for People Helpers
• E9271 Business and Professional Ethics
• M9227 Intercultural Communication
• P8106 Administrative Gifts for Ministry
• P8108 Financial Management for Ministry
• P8158 Working in a Ministry Team Setting
• P8162 Administrative Leadership and Management for Ministry
• P8163 Spiritual Leadership
• P8172 Practice of Pastoral Supervision
• P9221 Managing Conflict in Ministry
• P9222 Change Management for Ministry
• P9258 Strategic Thinking and Decision Making
• P9259 Leading the Larger Church
• P9260 Personal Growth for Leadership
• P9261 Transformational Leadership in Ministry
• S8101 Formation in Christian Leadership
• S8103 Personal Transformation
• S8161 Spiritual Direction
• S9262 Leadership and Spiritual Discernment

***Leadership Practice Units
Units focused on leadership practice in the context of a place of work, ministry, or mission through research, self-guided study, or field study.

• M8128 Engaging in Intercultural Ministry
• X8194 Fieldwork in [Discipline]
• X9290 Capstone Unit in [Discipline]
• X9292 Seminar in [Topic]
• X9293 Minor Independent Guided Study
• X9294 Major Independent Guided Study
• X9295 Action Research Project
• X9296 Minor Research Project
• X9297 Major Research Project
• X9298 Minor Research Essay

MProfSupervision Award Summary

Master of Professional Supervision (MProfSupervision)

AQF Level 9 Master Degree (Coursework)

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Master of Professional Supervision.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Professional Supervision is designed for those possessing an AQF 8 Graduate Certificate in Professional Supervision who wish to pursue a further qualification in the area of supervisory practice as part of their continuing education.

The Master of Professional Supervision focuses on building supervisory leadership capacity for people involved in a wide scope of religious and/or, non-profit and/or, community-focused enterprises. Students may be working for denominationally based organisations in education, welfare, aged care, local church or other ministries requiring specific leadership training for ministry or mission.

Outcomes

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the practice of professional supervision to aid in the development of high quality, ethical and safe practitioners in ministry, community work and allied people helping professions;
  • an advanced and integrated understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to supervision theory and their application to real-world professional practice.

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in supervisory leadership within a ministry-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex problems, concepts, and theories information to complete a range of activities associated with supervision in a ministry-related context;
  • research and apply established theories to provide solutions to complex problems to guide the effective supervision of employees or volunteers in a religious, non-profit, community organisation;
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained leadership to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will possess the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well-developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as effective supervisors in religious, non-profit, and/or community-focused enterprises;
  • plan and execute a substantial research or field-based project in an area of work-based supervisory practice.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Professional Supervision

MThSt Award Summary

Master of Theological Studies (MThSt)

AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) 

Admission

International students intending to study or studying on a student visa cannot enrol in the Master of Theological Studies.

Domestic students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Master of Theological Studies (MThSt) is offered at:

• Australian College of Ministries
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Theological Studies is designed for those who hold a Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies and who wish to pursue a further qualification in the discipline of Biblical Studies and the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology as part of their continuing education for ministry.

Outcomes

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in a theologically-related area.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• • an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge in Systematic Theology and Biblical Studies including recent developments in theory and practice.
  • an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to Systematic Theology and Biblical Studies and their practice.

Skills

Graduates will have specialised cognitive and technical skills specifically in Theology and Biblical Studies, so as to be able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories associated with theology and Biblical studies,
  • research and apply established theories to theology and Biblical studies,
  • apply specialised and creative skills for Christian living and ministry,
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences in relation to Theology and Biblical Studies.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and accountability as a practitioner and/or learner in relation to the interdependent building of the church and good of the wider community,
  • plan and execute a research-based project, and/or piece of scholarship in either the discipline of Biblical Studies or the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology.

Exit Point

The Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies requires a further 36 credit points and the surrender of the Sydney College of Divinity Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Theological Studies

MDiv Award Summary

Master of Divinity (MDiv)
CRICOS : 063710D

AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Extended)

Admission

Contact the Registrar of the college with whom you intend to study for enrolment and fee details.

Master of Divinity (MDiv) is offered at:

• Australian College of Christian Studies (Sydney and Perth Campuses)
• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Divinity is designed for two categories of candidates:

1. those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who seek a comprehensive education in theology comparable in breadth and depth to the Bachelor of Theology, including a deeper biblical and theological understanding, spiritual formation, and cultural literacy that will prepare them for ordained or other professional ministries in church, parachurch or non-profit organisations, and other similar vocational settings.
2. those who hold a tertiary qualification in a theological discipline who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology as part of their continuing ministerial education.

The award provides a systematic and comprehensive study of theological and related disciplines through a structure of specialisations. (see Academic Regulations section 2.3).

Outcomes

Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning and the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in a theologically-related area.

Knowledge

Graduates will have

• an integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge in some theologically-related disciplines or areas of practice, including the extended understanding of recent developments in theology and/or theological practice.
• understanding research principles and methods applicable to these theological disciplines and their practice.

Skills

Graduates will have expert cognitive and technical skills in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories associated with a theologically-related body of knowledge.
• research and apply established theories to a theologically-related body of knowledge or practice.
• interpret and transmit knowledge, skills, and ideas through coherent and sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences in relation to a theologically-related body of knowledge.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgment, adaptability, and accountability as a practitioner and/or learner in relation to the inter-dependent building up of the church and good of the wider community.
• plan and execute a research-based project, and/or piece of scholarship in an area of theology.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Divinity

MTh Award Summary

Master of Theology (MTh)
CRICOS : 063709G

AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework)

Admission

Students should contact the Registrar of the teaching college for enrolment and fee details.

Master of Theology (MTh) is offered at:

• Australian College of Christian Studies (Sydney and Perth Campuses)
• Australian College of Ministries
• Nazarene Theological College
• St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College
• St Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College

Graduate Profile and Rationale

The Master of Theology is a coursework program designed for those who hold at least a Bachelor of Theology (or equivalent) and who wish to pursue theological studies in greater depth and with greater rigour. It includes either a specialisation of 54 credit points (6 units) in one discipline or subdiscipline, or at least 27 credit points (3 units) in two or more disciplines or subdisciplines (see Academic Regulations section 2.3.1), along with the opportunity for a focused research project.

Outcomes

Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills in relation to theology and its related disciplines, enabling them to undertake research and/or to engage in professional practice, and/or to continue life-long learning.

Knowledge

Graduates will have

• • A deep and integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge in one or more theologically related disciplines or areas of practice, with a solid grasp of recent developments in those subdisciplines and areas of practice;
  • an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to theological investigation and practice.

Skills

Graduates will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills specifically in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• • analyse critically, reflect on and synthesize complex information, problems, concepts and theories associated with a theologically-related body of knowledge;
  • research and apply established theories to a theologically-related body of knowledge or practice;
  • apply specialised and creative skills for Christian living and ministry;
  • interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences in relation to a theologically-related body of knowledge.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and accountability as a practitioner or learner in relation to one or more theological disciplines, with a view to the building up of the church and the good of the wider community;
  • plan and execute a substantial research-based project, and/or piece of independent study in an area of theology.

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS for the Master of Theology