The MA (Theol) consists of eight units of study, of which six must be coursework units. The remaining two units may be:

• two further coursework units
• one coursework unit and one project (8,000 words)
• two projects (8,000 words each)
• one research project (15,000 words) – equivalent to two units.

All work undertaken in the program is to be based on a solid foundation of exegetical skills. Accordingly, all students must select at least one unit dealing with a book of the Bible in the original language.

Coursework units are chosen from the three mutually dependent fields of study:

• Biblical Studies (New Testament, Old Testament, Biblical Theology)
• Christian Thought (Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Church History, Ethics)
• Christian Ministry (Mission, Professional Supervision, Christian Worship).

Students are required to complete at least four units from one field (the chosen field of specification) and at least one unit from each of the other fields to ensure breadth and depth in their program.

• Most units in this program are offered in intensive mode in two, three day blocks.
• At least four units are offered each semester, with one involving the book of the Bible in the original language.

• The Moore College Bachelor of Divinity (BD) or Bachelor of Theology (BTh) or
• A bachelor’s degree in theology from an approved college affiliated with the Australian College of Theology (ACTh). The degree must include study of the Greek text of the New Testament at Level III, that is, study over three years amounting to approximately 200 verses of the Greek New Testament and Theology studies at Level III or
• Possession of a qualification of an equivalent standard.
• Applicants with a three-year theology degree are required to have at least one year of ministry experience before enrolling in this course.

Those whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a degree in English, are required to present a certified copy of an IELTS score of at least 7.5 in all categories of the academic test. TOEFL scores are also accepted.

• Applicants who have completed a four year BD (pass level) may be admitted with advanced standing of two units towards the degree.
• Applicants who have completed a four year BD (Honours) may be admitted with advanced standing of three units towards this degree.
• Applicants who have completed research projects towards the MTh but who withdraw from the course without the completion of the thesis may be granted admission with advanced standing of one MA (Theol) unit towards the degree for each research project.  This is over and above any advanced standing that may be granted from their BD (Honours) degree.
• Course credit 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 only awarded to persons who fulfil the requirements for admission to a program of study at the College. Scholarships are generally meant to cover part of the costs of completing a qualification.

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. Unless specifically indicated otherwise in the terms, scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need, merit and/or the applicant’s mission/ministry potential.

Applications for undergraduate and postgraduate scholarship support are assessed a minimum of four times per year. Out of phase applications may be considered on a case by case basis.

Please submit your application 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
• the expectation that you will contact us if your circumstances change

For guidance on completing the section on annual income and expenses, please see Cost of College information.

Generally, scholarships are paid after the census date when the enrolled student commences study in the manner indicated in their scholarship application. Generally, when the scholarship recipient is an international student in arrears, the scholarship will be paid to the College towards fees when the fees become payable. Scholarships are not normally paid ahead of the year for which it has been awarded.

Unless otherwise stated, most scholarships are awarded for one year only, and scholarship recipients are required to submit another application if they wish to apply for a scholarship the following year.

• Fees are charged by unit or period of supervision.
• Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).
• Current Master of Arts (Theology) fees and census dates.
• Current Master of Theology fees and census dates.
• Current Doctor of Philosophy fees and census dates.
• Cross institutional students enrolling in Moore College MA (Theology) units for credit towards an Australian College of Theology (ACTh) MA pay normal Moore College fees. No other fees are payable to the ACTh for such units.

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.

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.

2020 Units

SEMESTER 1 – REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 2 FEBRUARY 2020

CM510 Worship & Congregational Ministry (Semester 1)

Christian Ministry
Lecturer: David Peterson
10-12 February 9am – 4pm; 30-31 March 12.10pm – 5pm

Building on a biblical theology of worship and edification, the unit aims to help students develop a hermeneutic that allows them to critique past and present expressions of this theology in the form of Anglican liturgies and other patterns of ministry and church life. An exploration of cultural issues relevant to corporate worship and the exercise of ministries, particular church contexts and dynamics that impinge upon the shape of local gatherings and consideration of patterns of leadership in relation to corporate worship are some of the topics that will be covered in this unit.

CT510 “The Lord who is the Spirit”: Speaking of the Holy Spirit in the Reformed Tradition (Semester 1)

Christian Thought
Lecturer: David Höhne
9-11 March 12.10pm – 5pm; 4-6 May 12.10pm – 5pm

This unit will enable students to build on the theology units studied in the undergraduate program in order to engage critically and at an advanced level with contemporary reflection on the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. It develops skills of integration as the disciplines of biblical studies and systematic theology are brought together under the impress of contemporary issues in pneumatology. Key classic and contemporary contributions to the discussion about a Christian doctrine of the Spirit are analysed and evaluated in depth.

BS524/BS525 Jeremiah (Eng & Heb) (Semester 1)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Andrew Shead
16-18 March 12.10pm – 5pm; 18-20 May 12.10pm – 5pm

This unit will enable students to extend their understanding of prophetic literature, in Hebrew or English as appropriate, and bring a growing reading competence to the service of theology and preaching. The focus is the book of Jeremiah. Aided by critical engagement with current scholarship, students will explore what it means to read the Old Testament as a source of Christian theology and communicate it to a modern audience. In the process they will continue their development as independent thinkers and scholarly teachers and preachers.

BS559 States and Origins: Investigating the Johannine Letters (Gk) (Semester 1)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Matthew Jensen
1-3 April 9.30am – 2.30pm; 3-5 June 9.30am – 2.30

Engaging with contemporary discussion regarding questions of authorship, audience, life-setting, purpose and provenance of the Johannine letters, you will be provided with a solid basis for more effective communication of the message of John’s letters, covering themes of Christology eschatology, pneumatology, soteriology and the conservation of tradition.

CT598 Project (Semesters 1 & 2)

A one semester project of 8,000 words from within one of the three streams of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought or Christian Ministry. Proposals should be submitted at least two months prior to the inteded time of commencement of research. The Project is open to MA (Theol) candidates who have complete at least 4 units with an average of 72.5% or greater.

CT594 Research Project (Semesters 1 & 2)

A sustained piece of research of 15,000 words under the direction of a faulty adviser appointed by the College over two semesters. The Research Project is normally undertaken by students seeking to demonstrate independent research skills, often with a view to pursuing a higher research degree in the future. The Research Project is open to MA (Theol) candidates who have completed at least 6 units with an average of 72.5% or greater.

SEMESTER 2 – REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 1 JULY 2020

BS553 The Thessalonian Correspondence (Gk) (Semester 2)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Matthew Jensen
22-24 July 9.30am – 2.30pm; 16-18 September 9.30am – 2.30

This unit provides students with access to the most recent advances in the interpretation of the Thessalonians correspondence. Through its focus on the Greek text, it will assist in the development of the students’ exegetical skills with primary texts to an advanced level. The unit relates to other units in the subject area by contributing to the development of a methodological and theological basis for in-depth analysis of the writings of the New Testament. This unit will assist in the development of the students’ ability to continue self directed learning, ongoing reflection and skill development in the context of their Christian ministry.

BS565 Exegetical Analysis of NT Passages Concerning Sex (Gk) (Semester 2)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Philip Kern
27-29 July 12.10 – 5pm; 21-23 September 12.10 – 5pm

This unit will identify and exegete at an advanced level NT passages related to sex. Investigations will include engagement with the Greek of the LXX and may, depending on choice and interests, include texts that interact with the Hebrew OT, especially the Mishna. By building inductively, the unit will aim to provide a deeper understanding of specific passages and the exegetical issues surrounding them as a preliminary to pastoral engagement with individuals and societal concerns. Recent re-readings of these passages will be critically assessed.

Biblical Studies

BS503 Exodus (English)
BS525 Jeremiah (Hebrew)
BS548 Galatians (Greek)
BS547 2 Corinthians (Greek)
BS559 John’s Letters (Greek)

Christian Thought

CT515 Puritans
CT519 21st Century Church
CT523 Reformed Greats
CT545 Public Theology
CT551 Contemporary Apologetics

Christian Ministry

CM510 Worship & Congregational Ministry
CM518 Turnaround Churches
CM519 21st Century Church
CM520 History of Preaching
CM555 Engaging Islam