The MA (Theol) is a coursework degree that provides an enriching and enhancing education for students at an advanced academic level.
The MA (Theol) is open to candidates with a degree from an Australian university who have also completed a foundational theological qualification at graduate or postgraduate level, normally the MCD Graduate Diploma of Theology. Students holding an honours degree in theology may also apply to enter the Master of Arts (Theology) degree.
Candidates who complete a 12,000 word Research Essay at Distinction standard or higher may enter one of the Masters by Research courses.
Building on knowledge and skills already gained in their undergraduate theology degree, a graduate who holds the MA (non-thesis) award of the MCD is able to:
The Master of Arts (Theology) must be completed in not less than one year and not more than three years.
Students may complete the award through face-to-face classes on campus, or wholly online through TheologyOnline@MCD. Students may complete the award by a mix of face-to-face and online units. The award may be taken part-time or full-time.
90 points of postgraduate coursework, usually undertaken as six 15-point units. (A 30-point research essay of 12,000 words may be included).
Official information and regulations for all courses are found on the MCD website. Course information on the UFT website is for guidance only.
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