This course is especially suited for theological graduates who want to pursue a higher level of study by coursework (as a type of professional degree, or a pathway to the research awards). PTC holds an intensive level 9 unit every year in second semester, usually taken by a well-known international academic. The MTS 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 minimum of 7.0 for reading and writing subtests, and at least 6.5 for listening and speaking.
CRICOS course code: 0100549
192 credit points at level 8 and above, including at least 60cps at level 9
BTh, BMin, and GCertDiv graduates can receive 48cps advanced standing (block credit).
GDipDiv, MA(ChrisStud), and MDiv graduates can receive 96cps advanced standing (block credit).
24cps from the following units:
o OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812, NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812
12cps in CH / TH / PE units at Level 8 or above
At least 156cps elective units from any unit field, which includes at least one of the following:
o 12cps Level 9 Project (**200-912); or
o 24cps Level 9 Project (**200-924); or
o 36cps Level 9 Project (**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 MTS can lead to:
Master of Theology
Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Philosophy
You may be able to leave theMTS early with:
Graduate Certificate of Divinity
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Training for the Kingdom of Heaven
