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Master of Theological Studies (MTS)

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).

TIME REQUIRED

Minimum: 2 years
Maximum: 8 years

For an MDiv graduate: 14 years
For a BTh graduate: 1.56 years

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Three-year bachelor degree or equivalent

Advanced standing can be given for a prior theological degree.

ONLINE UNITS AVAILABLE?

Yes

PTC offers most of its units online to enable students from all over Australia and overseas to study with us. See online education.

AVAILABLE TO OVERSEAS STUDENTS?

Yes

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

COURSE STRUCTURE

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

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

The MTS can lead to:

  • Master of Theology

  • Doctor of Ministry

  • Doctor of Philosophy

EXIT OPTIONS

You may be able to leave theMTS early with:

  • Graduate Certificate of Divinity

  • Graduate Diploma of Divinity

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