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Master of Divinity (AQF Level 9) 

The Master of Divinity (MDiv) provides a high level biblical and theological framework for communicating the gospel faithfully. You will gain important foundations and theological frameworks to serve in a range of vocational ministry positions.

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Study

Full-time or Part-time

Number of Units

24

Duration

3 years full-time or up to 9 years part-time

Mode

On campus

Starting Date

January or July

Open to

Domestic and Overseas Students (CRICOS code: 054688E)

Who is it for?

The Master of Divinity provides training for those who already hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, seeking to serve in vocational ministry and leadership roles, including:

  • Pastors
  • Missionaries
  • Women’s ministry workers
  • Children’s or youth ministers
  • Biblical studies teachers
  • University Christian workers
  • Leaders in other forms of Word-based ministry.

This course will equip you to serve effectively through being confident in handling the Bible, having clarity about the gospel, and developing important frameworks for Christian service and ministry.

Course Structure

Students will need to successfully complete the following AQF level 8 and 9 units. One full unit is equivalent to 12 credit points.^ 

FIRST YEAR
Old Testament
OT001 Old Testament Foundations
OT002 Old Testament Prophets and WritingsNew Testament
NT001 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002 The Early New Testament Church

Christianity in History
CH001 Christianity in History to 1550
CH002 Christianity in History from 1550 *

 Language
LA005 New Testament Greek A
LA006 New Testament Greek BTheology
BB009 Biblical Theology: An Introduction (half unit)
TH022 Foundations of Systematic Theology (half unit)
SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek language only pathway)
Old Testament (Set Books)
OT008 Pentateuch (English text)
OT020 Psalter (English text)
OR OT022 Isaiah (English text)New Testament (Set Books)
NT027 Romans (Greek text)
NT017 Fourth Gospel (Greek text)
NT011 Paul and Corinthian Christianity (Greek text)
OR NT025 Other Writings 1 Peter & Hebrews (Greek text)

Christianity in History
CH010 Reformation in Europe and Britain *

 Theology and Ethics
PE002 Theological Ethics
TH001 The Knowledge of God
TH002 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ
TH103 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
TH104 Church and its MinistryMinistry and Mission
EM008 Cross-Cultural Communication
EM021 Living Faiths *
PC002 Pastoral Care
PC047 Preaching 1
SECOND/THIRD YEAR (Greek and Hebrew language pathways)
Old Testament (Set Books*)
OT009 Pentateuch (Hebrew text)
OT021 Psalter (Hebrew text)
OR OT023 Isaiah (Hebrew text)New Testament (Set Books*)
NT027 Romans (Greek text)
NT017 Fourth Gospel (Greek text)
NT011 Paul and Corinthian History (Greek text)
OR NT025 Other Writings 1 Peter (Greek text)

Theology and Ethics
PE002 Theological Ethics
TH001 The Knowledge of God
TH002 The Doctrine of God and the Work of Christ
TH103 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
TH104 Church and its Ministry

 Christianity in History
CH010 Reformation in Europe and Britain *Ministry and Mission
EM008 Cross-Cultural Communication *
EM021 Living Faiths *
PC002 Pastoral Care
PC047 Preaching 1

Language
LA003 Biblical Hebrew A
LA004 Biblical Hebrew B

* Elective units
^A total of 288 credit points are required to complete this course.

As a postgraduate course, units are assessed on a higher level than the equivalent units in the Bachelor of Theology. MDiv students are required to complete 96 credit points at AQF Level 9 as part of their degree, including one capstone unit.

More Information

This is an accredited course of the Australian University of Theology. For more detailed information on this course including admission requirements and course rules, see the AUT course overview and AUT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.