Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

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A coursework Masters degree for professional practice and/or further study and scholarship, the Master of Theological Studies (MTS) is designed to take ACT graduate attributes to an advanced level.

Key Information

Full Time

2 Years

Part Time

Max 8 Years

Weight

192 Credit Points

Payment

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Equivalent

16 Units

Fees

Tuition Fees

Master of Theological Studies Course Overview

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more information please visit the ACT course page.

A coursework Masters degree at AQF level 9 for professional practice. The MTS degree provides students who are already graduates with the opportunity to undertake study in the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated.

Fields of Study:

  • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB)
  • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)

Students further develop understanding and ministry skills through electives in the fields of:

  • Bible and Christian Thought & History; and/or
  • Ministry & Practice (EM, PC, DM)

The course will include an introduction to the research principles and methods applicable to the specialised study of the theological disciplines.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work

Course Units

192 Total Credit Points

16 x 12cp units,
at Level 8 and above,
including at least 60cps at Level 9

24cps from the following units:

12cps from CH / TH / PE units at level 7 or above

At least 156cps elective units from any unit field, which includes at least one of the following:

Remaining elective credit points to be selected from any field

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate up-to-date advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of Theological Studies, consisting of study within the broad fields of Christian Ministry and Practice; Christian Thought and History; and Bible and Languages.

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Theological Studies

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise specialised Theological Studies scholarship in inquiry-based learning

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on specialised Theological Studies issues by using recognised source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

5. Present specialised Theological Studies ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

6. As leader and in groups, apply specialised understanding of Theological Studies in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

8. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry

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Trinity College Queensland

Phone: +61 07 3377 9950
Email: ask@trinity.qld.edu.au
Address: 60 Bayliss St, Auchenflower Brisbane QLD 4066