Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application of this story to life in the world, including professional and vocational life. The course will be based on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated: Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE). It will also provide an approach to synthesising this understanding with particular occupational and/or life interests in ‘integrated studies’ (IN). Through elective units students can develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History, and develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice.

Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and articulation of this story and message in the contemporary world. The course will concentrate on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in two main fields: Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE). A course in theology provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection. Through elective units students can follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and in Christian Thought & History, and develop practical ministry skills (EM, PC, DE).

A coursework Masters degree at AQF level 9 for professional practice and/or further study and scholarship, the Master of Theological Studies is designed to bring the development of University graduate attributes to an advanced level. Its purpose is to provide students who are already graduates with the opportunity to undertake study in the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in the fields of Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE), and through elective units to further develop understanding in these areas and/or develop particular ministry skills in the field of Ministry & Practice (EM, PC, DE). The course will include an introduction to the research principles and methods applicable to the specialised study of the theological disciplines.