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We want to make the process of becoming a Moore College student as easy as possible. Once you know what course you want to study, please take the time to apply below. We look forward to partnering with you in gospel work for years to come.

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Thanks for you interest in Moore Theological College. To assist us with processing your application, please ensure you fill in all the fields in the form. 
(Part-time study is available in the Advanced Diploma, online Diploma and the first year of the degree programs only)




To complete this form, you will need to upload copies of:
  • Official transcripts
  • An identification document (passport or birth certificate) 
  • Citizenship or residency documents (overseas students only) 
  • IELTS results (International students without a prior degree taught in English).
  • You will also need to provide the details of 1 referee. 

To complete this form, you will need to upload copies of: 
  • Official transcripts from tertiary study
  • An identification document (passport or birth certificate)
  • Working With Children’s Check details (if available)
  • Citizenship or residency documents (overseas students only) 
  • IELTS results (International students without a prior degree taught in English)
  • You will also need to provide the details of 3 referees 


If not an Australian citizen, please specify residency status and provide documentation.




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ACADEMIC HISTORY

Please list your educational studies below (from High School forward).
Attach academic transcripts of all tertiary studies which include your specific unit results.
If applying for the Diploma of Biblical Theology, attach at minimum an HSC transcript.





Please note that if your previous required education was not in English you will be required to complete an IELTS academic test and achieve a minimum score of 6.5 in all categories for the Diploma of Biblical Theology or a minimum score of 7.0 for all other undergraduate courses. TOEFL equivalents are also accepted. Mature age domestic applicants without a prior university degree may be admitted via a skills test.


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Please set out your recent employment record, starting with your most recent position

REFERENCES

Please supply the names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 referees who know you well and have an appreciation of your plans. One of these must be the senior minister or pastor of your local church. The others should be two people that have some position of leadership in your church or para church ministries e.g. church warden, home group leader, MTS trainer (no family members, current students or current applicants). Your referees must include both male and female persons.
If you are applying for the Diploma of Biblical Theology only one reference from your senior minister/pastor is required.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Please note that while eligible Australian citizens may receive government assistance, financial planning for the time you will be studying at Moore College ought to be carefully considered. The College has only a limited number of small scholarships. We recommend you produce a draft budget for your time at College, for your own use only.





Please note that the College offers some rental accommodation for couples and families in three separate locations (Newtown, Croydon Park and Parramatta). You can apply for accommodation. However, available accommodation is limited and you may not be allocated housing for at least the first two years of study. There are also single residences for men and women students and the normal expectation is that single students will live in these residences. For further details please see the website or the call the College office to arrange an interview.


If you have ticked this box, our Accommodations Manager will contact you after you have been accepted into college. Housing for the year is allocated in September of the year prior. You are welcome to apply for accommodation at any time but please be aware that it may be limited after this point.




Moore College asks all enrolled students (excluding online Diploma students) to obtain a WWCC volunteer check before commencing studies. If you don't currently have a WWCC number, please obtain one before you begin studying.

DECLARATION

To the best of my knowledge, all the information in this form is correct. Should I be accepted as a student of Moore Theological College, I am willing, during my stay at College, to submit myself to the discipline of study and College life in general, and to fulfil all the responsibilities arising from our common fellowship, as the Principal of Moore Theological College may direct. Furthermore, I confirm that I have carefully considered the financial costs of coming to College and consider the stated means is adequate to cover tuition and living costs for the duration of my program of study.

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Step One: Application

  • Download and complete an MA Theol Application Form.
  • You will need your academic transcripts from your previous theological studies to accompany your application.

Step Two: References

  • Organise three personal referees, one of these should be from someone currently serving in ministry with you. Download three reference forms and give one to each of your referees.
  • References are not required for those who have graduated from Moore College in the last 10 years.

Step Three: What happens next?

  • Application is received. Once your application and references are received, initial review is by the Registrar.
  • Learning & Teaching Committee. Your application will then be sent to the Learning and Teaching Committee for review and they will make a decision regarding your admission.
  • Outcome. A member of the Registrar’s department will email you to confirm the decision.

Step One: Application

Provide the College with the following information:

  • a completed MTh Application Form.
  • certified academic transcripts for all tertiary qualifications to date.
  • proof of studies in either Greek or Hebrew to at least Level III, Year 3 units in a three year degree.
  • a certified copy of an IELTS result with at least 7.5 in every band of the academic test (applies to all students requiring a student visa for entry into Australia and to those for whom English is not their first language who have not completed a prerequisite award in English).
  • two personal references, one of which should be from the applicant’s current minister or denominational leader.
  • two academic references.
  • the proposed study program. The proposal should consist of:
    1. a proposed thesis topic, together with a written explanation of up to 500 words of the topic and envisioned approach;
    2. a proposed Pathway (Pathway 1, 2, or 3).

Step Two: Interview

  • Depending on the foregoing, an interview is arranged with the Director of Postgraduate Studies and relevant Head of Department. If the applicant is not able to undertake the interview in Sydney, a skype call can be arranged.
  • The Director of Postgraduate Studies will write a report with a recommendation regarding the applicant.

Step Three: Research and Centres Committee (RACC) Consideration

  • The Research and Centres Committee (RACC) will then consider the student’s application and the report from the Director of Postgraduate Studies.
  • The RACC decides whether the application should be endorsed to the College’s Academic Board.
  • Applications are handled in terms of the procedures set out in the College’s Student Policies and Appeals. In cases where the application is rejected the applicant has recourse to the Academic Grievance (Appeals) Policy of the College.

Step One: Application

Provide the College with the following information:

  • a completed PhD Application Form
  • certified academic transcripts for all tertiary qualifications to date
  • proof of studies in either Greek or Hebrew to at least Level III, Year 3 units in a three year degree
  • a certified copy of an IELTS result with at least 7.5 in every band of the academic test (applies to all students requiring a student visa for entry into Australia and to those for whom English is not their first language who have not completed a prerequisite award in English)
  • Three personal references:
    1. two ministry references including the applicant’s current minister or denominational leader
    2. at least one reference should include evidence that on graduation the applicant is likely to have a ministry leading to an increase of ministry in the wider churches that is directly dependent on the benefits that would be gained from the proposed research.
  • Two academic references (to be forwarded to the College in a sealed envelope by the referee using the form provided by the College for this purpose
  • a piece of writing, between 2,000 and 5,000 words evidencing research capability. A BD project or marked thesis (honours or Masters by research) may be substituted for this item.
  • a research proposal – a 2,000 word essay detailing the proposed thesis topic and approach to research. The following headings should be included in the essay:
    1. Topic
    2. Statement of problem/question
    3. Statement of possible contribution to the field
    4. Outline of conceptual framework within which the problem/question is to be addressed
    5. Proposed research (including key objectives and milestones)
    6. Methodology and parameters
    7. Requirements for HREC approval of the proposed research (if any)
    8. A literature survey or a synopsis of literature which would be the first draft of a chapter of the thesis as a basis for a preliminary bibliography
    9. A tentative outline (including a table of contents) of thesis and timeline for completion.

Step Two: Interview

Depending on the foregoing, an interview is arranged with the Director of Postgraduate Studies and relevant Head of Department. If the applicant is not able to undertake the interview in Sydney, a skype call can be arranged.

The Director of Postgraduate Studies will write a report with a recommendation regarding the applicant.

Step Three: Research and Centres Committee (RACC) Consideration

The Research and Centres Committee (RACC) will then consider the student’s application and the report from the Director of Postgraduate Studies.

The RACC decides whether the application should be endorsed to the College’s Academic Board.

Applications are handled in terms of the procedures set out in the College’s Student Policies and Appeals. In cases where the application is rejected the applicant has recourse to the Academic Grievance (Appeals) Policy of the College.

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