The Master of Divinity is a foundational Masters program equipping people to study the scriptures, the traditions, the historical as well as contemporary contexts. It enables students to integrate their Christian identity and practice. Study Options
Mainstream Program
Ordination Program
Course Load
18 standard postgraduate units (subjects)
Commitment
You can study this course part-time or full-time.
Part-time is 1-2 units per semester up to 9 years.
Full-time is 3 units per semester for 3 years.
Each standard unit:
3 hours per week of classes/learning activities (12 weeks) and
10 hours per week study and assessment tasks (16 weeks)
Study Mode
Classroom, Mixed, Online
Timetable
See the current study timetable here: 2024 Study Timetable
Fees
$3172 per standard PG unit in 2024 - as set by the University of Divinity.
FEE-HELP available for eligible students.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Course Regulations
Visit the University of Divinity website for the comprehensive Master of Divinity academic course outline.
How to Apply
Read more about our enrolment process.
The steps are outlined with all the relevant links here.
Contact Us
Our course advisers would love to chat with you. Call, email or submit a form here.
Note
The information presented here is a general guide only and not a substitute for personal course advice.
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Learning outcomes
The program will help you develop:
- Have knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required for theological engagement of care practices
- Have skills to explore issues of Christian identity, personal vocation and self-awareness in care contexts
- Apply their own experience and practice to social, cultural and behavioural studies and offer an integration of these with the Christian tradition
- Apply advanced pastoral helping skills with an ability to engage care practices with a theological lenseFurther
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Vocational Opportunities
- Pastoral leadership
- Church-based pastoral ministries
- Baptist Union of Victoria ordination program
- Chaplaincy
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Further Study
- MPh – Master of Philosophy
- PhD – Doctor of Philosophy
