The Master of Divinity is designed for students who desire thorough training in theology. The course prepares men and women for ministry and the teaching of others, and provides a foundation in Christian knowledge for postgraduate research. The MDiv is a course of the Australian College of Theology.
As an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, PTC is approved to deliver tits courses (CRICOS 02650E).
Language requirement: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking
CRICOS Course Code: 054688E (MDiv)
288 credit points, all at level 8 and above, including at least 96cps at level 9
24cps Old Testament Introduction:
o Two of OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, OR
o OT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812
24cps New Testament Introduction:
o Two of NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812, OR
o NT003-812 and one of BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812
24cps Christianity in History (CH)
36cps Theology (TH)
24cps LA
o Either LA003-812 and LA004-812, or LA005-812 and LA006-812
48cps Old / New testament set books
o with a minimum of 12cps from Old Testament and 12cps from New Testament, including 24cps set books using the original Greek or Hebrew biblical text
12cps CH / TH / PE
24cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE
At least 72cps elective units from any unit field, which includes at least one of the following:
o 12 credit point project (**200-912); or
o 24 credit point project in any unit field (**200-924); or
o 36 credit point project in any unit field (**200-936); or
o a 12cps masters capstone experience unit (**205-912); or
o a 12cps advanced independent reading unit (**201-912).
One unit is typically 12 credit points (cps). Full-time study for one semester is normally considered to be 48 cps (equivalent to four 12cp units).
LA = Language
BB = Biblical studies
OT = Old Testament
NT = New Testament
CH = Christianity in History
TH = Theology
PE = Philosophy and Ethics
PC = Pastoral and Church focussed ministry
EM = Evangelism and Mission
IS = Integrative Studies
DE = Developmental and Educational ministry
AS = Academic Studies
The MDiv can lead to:
Master of Divinity/Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Master of Theological Studies
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy
You may be able to leave the MDiv early with:
Associate Degree of Theology
Graduate Certificate of Divinity
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Training for the Kingdom of Heaven
