Master of Divinity
Equip yourself at a postgraduate level for professional ministry and leadership within church and para-church contexts.
Best for:Best for graduates from non-theological backgrounds seeking professional or vocational preparation for church and para-church ministry.
Overview
The Master of Divinity at the Australian College of Christian Studies is a comprehensive three-year full-time or part-time equivalent postgraduate degree designed for graduates of non-theological disciplines. Structured around a trimester system, the programme provides foundational and advanced preparation for professional or vocational roles in ministry. Students engage in rigorous theological coursework to develop practical competencies and critical understanding for leadership in church and para-church environments. Applicants are expected to meet prior educational standards and demonstrate high-level English language proficiency.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across a structured trimester system over three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent
- Engage with postgraduate theological texts and complex ministry concepts
- Participate in academic assessments, projects, and discussions related to professional and vocational ministry roles
- Develop practical competencies applicable to church and para-church organizational contexts
Requirements
Degree required: Completed three-year non-theological degree or equivalent, or a Post-Graduate Diploma or Master of Arts in related fields
Degree offered: Master of Divinity
Language: English; IELTS 7.0 overall with no band lower than 6.5 (or minimum 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking if entry qualifications were obtained in a non-English institution)
Instruction: English
- Ability to undertake rigorous postgraduate academic coursework
- Critical thinking and analytical writing skills suited to theological research
- Capacity for professional reflection within ministry or vocational contexts
- Applicants must hold a recognised three-year non-theological degree or equivalent, or a related postgraduate diploma or master's degree
- Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the specified IELTS threshold
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- Academic transcripts
- IELTS test score report
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