Bachelor of Divinity (BD)

• Those wanting to serve in university Christian student work.
• Those wanting to serve on mission with a mission organisation, locally or internationally.
• Those wanting to serve in church pastoral roles, including as youth and children’s workers.
• Those wanting to serve in chaplaincy roles, including schools, hospitals and prisons.
• Those wanting to plant a church.
• Those wanting to serve in theological and Bible college teaching.
• Those wanting to thoroughly equip themselves to evangelise in the workforce and contribute in a lay capacity within their local church.

• Higher Education. An undergraduate degree in any field from an Australian university or equivalent qualification
• VET Study and Work and Life Experience. Enquiries are welcome from Australian residents without a university degree as mature age students may qualify by an entrance exam.
• Recent Secondary Education (within the past two years).

For those without a university degree in English, a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

BD graduates have access to a range of higher degrees. Those with Honours 1 or 2A may be eligible for the College’s Master of Theology (research) or PhD programs.

Credit transfer may be available and is assessed in terms of the Academic Credit Policy, located on the Moore Policy website, and the Australian Qualifications Framework, Qualifications Pathways Policy.

Moore College provides a number of scholarships to eligible students enrolled in or intending to enrol in a Moore Theological College course of three major types:

• undergraduate courses;
• postgraduate courses;
• online Diploma in Biblical Theology course (overseas students only);

There are endowed scholarships in a range of areas subject to specific conditions and requirements of each award.

Scholarships are generally meant to cover part of the costs of completing a qualification. Most awards are limited to Australian citizens, but there is also some limited funding for overseas students studying online.

Scholarships are awarded based on the advice of the Scholarships Committee of the Moore College Foundation. This committee oversees all aspects of scholarships including applications, notifications, and the responsibility to ensure the wishes of donors are met.

Applications for undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship support are assessed a minimum of three times per year in April, July and October. Out of phase applications may be considered on a case by case basis.

Please submit your application below and it will be forwarded to the Scholarships Committee of the Moore College Foundation. For any scholarship related enquiries, please contact the Head of Foundation on +61 (0)2 9577 9900 or FoundationHead@moore.edu.au.

If successful in obtaining a scholarship, conditions include:

• willingness to participate in promotional activities for the College and the fund;
• submission of reports to the Scholarships Committee to demonstrate satisfactory progress; and
• the expectation that you will contact us if your circumstances change

• Fees are charged by unit.
• The sum of all required units fees (domestic) in each academic year for 2019 is $21,200 for full-time on-campus study. See Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Undergraduate courses.
• For off-campus study, see Current Unit Fees and Census Dates for Diploma of Biblical Theology.
• Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).
• The Academic Board reserves the right to cancel the enrolment of any student whose fees are not paid by the due date. Fees and other amounts payable by students are determined by the College Governing Board and after preparation of the College budget in August prior to each academic year.

Moore College recognises indigenous Australians as traditional custodians of this land under God’s good hand and is committed to seeing the work of the gospel thrive among indigenous communities.

Admissions

Typically, Moore College students are required to have completed a university degree as a prerequisite to study. Special provision may apply, for students from an indigenous background. In such cases, the admissions process will involve successful completion of an English literacy test. More details can be obtained from the college’s registrar. For further enquiry into admission please contact registrar@moore.edu.au.

Study Assistance

The faculty at Moore College are very open to assist students in study skills as well as in particular subject areas, all students are encouraged to seek any help required as need should arise. On top of this, the Dean of Students can offer support where students are not coping with the course load. In this instance Moore College will make arrangements for suitable help to be given. Moore College also runs training on academic writing and the Dean of Students will ensure that all indigenous students are in a position to attend this training and it meets the particular needs of each student.

Pastoral Care

Indigenous students will be placed into a small chaplaincy group as the primary means of pastoral care for undergraduate students at college. The chaplains responsible for these smaller groups (usually a member of faculty and a female chaplain) will be conscious of the cultural and social challenges faced by indigenous students. Chaplains will meet regularly with indigenous students to ensure the primary pastoral care for students is maintained. Chaplains are open to discuss issues including personal, financial, study and ministry related issues. The Dean of Students will also be available should any pastoral issues arise that cannot be resolved within the chaplaincy setting.

External Support

A number of organisations external to Moore College are willing and able to offer further advice and support to our indigenous students beyond their theological study. These groups include:

Sydney Anglican Indigenous Peoples’ Ministry Committee
Contact: Deryck Howell (Chairperson)
Ph. 0411 770 451

Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship
Contact: Neville Naden (Chairperson)
Ph. 0425 387 402

Accommodation Assistance

Moore College has a number of student residences that are available for undergraduate students to live in while at college. Several factors are involved in the allocation of students’ residences. These include, the student’s year at college, the number of children in the family, disabilities or special needs and whether they are international students or are from outside Sydney. In recognition of the significant cultural challenges faced by indigenous students, they will get priority in housing allocation similar to that of international students.

Indigenous Student Scholarships

A generous benefactor has provided funds for a scholarship for indigenous students studying at Moore College. The ‘Indigenous Student Support Fund’ is awarded to students from an indigenous background who are undertaking the BDiv or BTh course. The terms of the scholarship give preference to students working in an urban context, however, all indigenous students are encouraged to apply.

Interested in studying one of our courses?

General Information

Moore College welcomes international students into its full-time courses.  The College does not use recruitment agents.

• The academic year commences at the beginning of February and concludes at the end of November.
• There are no mid-year intakes for overseas students studying undergraduate courses.
• Postgraduate students may commence their course at other times.

Academic Admission Requirements

• Applicants for undergraduate courses require a degree from an Australian university or its equivalent.
• Applicants for the postgraduate Master of Arts (Theology) require at a minimum, a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) or its equivalent.
• Applicants for the Master of Theology (MTh) and the PhD require at a minimum a 4 year Bachelor of Divinity (Honours 2A) or a qualification of equivalent standard.
• All applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not met the academic admission requirements in English medium are required to present evidence of a successful Academic IELTS exam. If you are currently in Australia you can book a test with IELTS Australia.
  • Undergraduate applicants must achieve at least 7.0 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.
  • Postgraduate applicants must achieve at least 7.5 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

Australian Government Requirements

To be considered for entry to Australia, an international student must:

• be applying for full-time study
• be academically qualified for the course they seek to undertake
• have an adequate standard of English
• be genuinely seeking temporary entry for study purposes only
• be of good health, and have health insurance cover
• provide evidence that they have enough money to pay for tuition fees, living costs and return air fares for the total period of their course. Students who come to Australia and cannot support themselves may be required to leave Australia.

In accordance with the ESOS Act 2000, Moore College is a registered provider on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Provider Code: 00682B.

If admitted to Moore College and granted entry into Australia international students are subject to the provisions of the ESOS Act 2000. These include:

• They must supply the College with accurate contact details (including Australian residential address, telephone or mobile number and email) and notify College of any change to this information.
• The College is obliged to inform international students admitted to the College that if contact details are not up-to-date, then ‘automatic visa cancellation could occur without the knowledge of the student’.
• Students should be aware that any information provided to the College may be made available to Australian Federal and State Government authorities.

It is a requirement for international students to have membership of Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Visa Requirements

When an applicant has been accepted by Moore College, they will be sent a letter of offer and confirmation of enrolment (CoE) with information about how to apply for a visa.

If you have school aged children please be aware that immigration requirements for a student visa include evidence of school enrolment for school-aged dependants. The government also provides information on school fees for dependants of international students.

The Australian Government advises that the process of obtaining a visa can take up to twelve (12) weeks. Further information on visa application procedures can be obtained from the nearest Australian diplomatic post or from the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). We encourage applicants to apply well in advance of the intended start date, and not less than eight weeks prior to the start of the study semester.

Tuition Fees

• International students pay tuition fees according to a payment in arrears agreement. This means that tuition fees are paid at the end of each semester of study.
• When an international student is offered admission, the College will make arrangements with the student for the payment in arrears agreement. The agreement lists all tuition fees which a student is required to pay and when those payments are due for the whole of the course in which a student is enrolled.
• Unfortunately no scholarships are available.

For information on current International Students Fees please see fees.

More information about studying in Australia can be found in the ESOS Student Fact Sheet or at Study in Australia.

International Student Housing

Moore College normally offers accommodation for International students. Once your application to study is accepted and approved, your name will be given to the relevant accommodation coordinator. International students who are approved to study at college will then receive an email to confirm that they have been allocated a room in single accommodation. Married students will receive an application for housing to complete. Housing is limited so it is best to apply early for admission to Moore College as houses can only be offered to accepted students. See all info on student accommodation.

To collect your keys and move in to your accommodation, please schedule an appointment for married housing, and for single accommodation.

Apply now to study at Moore College.

Year 1

Biblical Studies

BS106/107 Hebrew 1A/1B¹
BS102/103 Greek 1A/1B
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
BS141 Biblical Theology

Christian Thought

CT100 Doctrine 1
CT120 Church History 1

Christian Ministry

CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
CM153 Cross-Cultural Christian Communication¹
CM162 Understanding Buddhism & Islam¹

1 – Year 1 students take EITHER   BS106 and BS107 (pre-req to Heb 2) OR CM153 & CM162.

Year 2

Biblical Studies

BS200 Hebrew 2²
BS201 Greek 2
BS211/212 Old Testament 2
BS221 New Testament 2

Christian Thought

CT200 Doctrine 2
CT211 Philosophy 2
CT220 Church History 2

Christian Ministry

CM202 Ministry & Mission 2
CM235 Intentional Ministry Reflection A

2 – BS200 is a co-requisite of BS212 and BS300 is a co-requisite of BS312.

Year 3

Biblical Studies

BS300 Hebrew 3²
BS311/312 Old Testament 3
BS321 New Testament 3

Christian Thought

CT300 Doctrine 3
CT311 Theological Responses to Philosophy
CT330 Christian Ethics 3³

Christian Ministry

CM302 Ministry & Mission 3
CM335 Intentional Ministry Reflection B

3 – Whichever of BS412 and BS421 is not taken as a core unit can be counted as an elective.

Year 4

Year 4 students are required to take the four core units and either of two pathways:

CT499 Project⁴

OR

CT400 Issues in Theology plus two electives from any field

Core

Biblical Studies

BS400 OT 4 Daniel (Aramaic)³
OR
BS412 OT4 Zechariah (Hebrew)³
OR
BS421 New Testament 4³

Christian Thought

CT420 Church History 4
CTXXX (one unit chosen from CT electives. Exclusions: CT499 and CT400)

Christian Ministry

CM402 Ministry & Mission 4

Electives

Biblical Studies

BS405 ATBGE
BS411 Old Testament 4 (Eng)
BS422 NT Christology

Christian Thought

CT403 Atonement
CT410 Confessing Christ
CT412 The Three are One
CT423 Reformed Greats
CT431 Hermeneutics
CT451 Contemporary Apologetics

Christian Ministry

CM405 Advanced Pastoral Ministry
CM410 Worship & Anglican Liturgy

4 – The BD average must be, at minimum, 72.5% over the first three years of study to qualify for CT499 Project.

Note: Not all CT electives in Year 4 are offered every year.

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new BD students at Moore College. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study in 2018.

For issues of privacy, the following notes apply.

Notes:  L/N – Low numbers: the number of students is less than 5

N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation.