Master of Arts – MA

The Master of Arts course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in theological studies to enhance their professional or ministry work. The course is equivalent to 18 months of the Master of Divinity course.

Students who have completed this qualification will be able to:

display a solid understanding over a number of issues in biblical, theological, and specific ministry, fields.
evaluate critically the contributions of primary and secondary literature in their specified theological discipline.
display a deep appreciation of the contribution of the specified theological discipline.
understand life experience and Church issues at a deeper level.
respond critically to life experiences and Church and ministry issues.

Structure:	12 units. The course may be taken with or without a specialisation. A specialisation in the MA comprises 6 units in one of the following fields: Biblical Studies, Theology, Christian Ministry. At least two of the units must be at advanced level.
Pathways:	Master of Divinity Master of Arts (Honours).
Entry level:	A 3 year Bachelor Degree in another field of study.
Language Requirements:	IELTS Band Score: 7.0
Duration:	1.5 years full time, 4.5 years part time (max)
1st year units:	Introduction to the Old Testament Introduction to the New Testament Hermeneutics Christian Worldview: Introduction to Theology Old Testament Theology New Testament Theology
2nd year units:	Evangelism Christian Ethics Ministry in the Church The Triune God Christology The Spirit in the Church and the World Preaching 1 Psalms Isaiah Gospels Romans Hebrew or Greek Church History