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.

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Scholarships information

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.

You can browse some examples of the scholarship awards on the Scholarship Awards page.

Eligibility

Scholarships are only awarded to persons who fulfil the requirements for admission to a program of study at the College. Students and prospective students are encouraged to apply for scholarships at any time, even before there’s been an outcome on their enrolment application. However, the Scholarships Committee cannot make a decision until enrolment has been offered and accepted. We encourage prospective students to apply for scholarships as part of the enrolment process to enable faster outcomes and to ensure students can have confidence in being able to afford study with us. Scholarships are generally meant to cover part of the costs of completing a qualification.

How Tax Deductibility Affects Scholarship Donations

As a higher education provider, Moore Theological College Council is a deductible gift recipient. As such, all donations to the College are tax-deductible. This includes all donations to the various Scholarship Funds, which are all internal accounts of the College.

However, in order to be entitled to tax deductibility, donations made to a Scholarship Fund cannot be allocated by the donor to an individual student. Hence, to achieve tax-deductible status, donors must understand that they are contributing to the Scholarship Fund in question, rather than donating a specific amount to individual students. Donations to each of the Scholarship Funds are pooled; students then apply to access these funds; further fundraising may be a condition of being granted funds; and provision of financial support is at the discretion of the College.

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

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. In 2021, scholarships will be considered at committee meetings in January, April, July, October and December. The deadlines for submission of applications ahead of these meetings will be: Mon 18 January, Mon 19 April, Mon 12 July, Mon 27 September and Mon 22 November.

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 Foundation on +61 (0)2 9577 9900 or Foundation@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).
• Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry fees and census dates.
• Master of Arts (Theology) fees and census dates.
• Master of Theology fees and census dates.
• 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) masters 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.

Details regarding academic admission requirements for international students, see International Students.

2022 Units

SEMESTER 1 – REGISTRATIONS CLOSE 1 FEBRUARY 2022

BS565 Exegetical Analysis of NT Passages Concerning Sex (Greek)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Philip Kern
21-23 February 12.10pm – 6pm; 2-4 May 12.10pm – 6pm

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 rereadings of these passages will be critically assessed.

BS518 Sense & Seduction: The Book of Proverbs in Christian Life & Ministry  (English)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Dan Wu
7-9 March 12.10pm – 6pm; 9-11 May 12.10pm – 6pm

This unit explores the structure, meaning and theological significance of the book of Proverbs, the nature and place of ‘Wisdom’ literature in the canon and Biblical Theology, and considers how the book might be taught and lived as God’s people. It aims to give students a framework for interpreting the canonical book of Proverbs, taking due account of its linguistic, literary and theological characteristics. The unit will further equip students to integrate Proverbs within a sound Christian worldview and communicate this effectively.

BS553 The Thessalonian Correspondence (Greek)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Matthew Jensen
30 March – 1 April 9am – 3pm; 25 – 27 May 9am – 3pm

Interacting with the most recent advances in the interpretation of the Thessalonian correspondence, as well as a solid basis for more effective communication of the Thessalonian letters, this unit will cover themes including eschatology, ethics (in particular relating to work and sex), anti-Judaism, suffering, Paul as a model, prayer/thanksgiving, and the resurrection.
Classes will engage in contemporary discussions around questions of authorship, audience, lifesetting, purpose and provenance of the Thessalonian letters.

CT541 God, the World, and Goodness: The Theology of Ethics

Christian Thought
Lecturer: Chase Kuhn
4-6 April 12.10pm – 6pm; 30 May – 1 June 12.10pm – 6pm

Within churches today confidence in Christian faith is being threatened most on the grounds of moral reasoning. Men and women may come to understand, in part at least, good theological convictions, but waver when pressed to articulate why Christian morality is valid in the public square. This drives a moral ghettoing, or worse, an abandonment of Christian theology because its demands appear untenable. Christians need confidence—theological confidence—about how the world is, and the objectivity of morality within that world. This unit explores the theological grounding for morality, examining prolegomena to moral deliberation.

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 intended 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 faculty adviser appointed by the College over two semesters. Proposals should be submitted at least two months prior to the intended time of commencement of research. 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 2022

CT508 Justification By Faith

Christian Thought
Lecturer: Andrew Leslie and Peter Orr
1-3 August 12.10pm – 6pm; 10-12 October 12.10pm – 6pm

Through advanced engagement with the issues surrounding preaching the doctrine of justification by faith in the twenty –first century, this unit encourages a critical assessment of the contribution of both classic and contemporary theologians and biblical scholars and detailed exploration of the biblical foundations of the doctrine. Students will offer a critical review of a contemporary theologian’s writing and will present a seminar paper on a key biblical text bearing on this doctrine.

BS593 Israel and the Nations in the Plan of God: New Testament Biblical Theology (Greek)

Biblical Studies
Lecturer: Matthew Jensen
17-19 August 9am – 3pm; 26-28 October 9am – 3pm

Israel and the Nations in the Plan of God (New Testament Biblical Theology) examines the relationship between Jew and Gentile as a result of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Does the modern church replace Israel in God’s plan or is there still some place for Israel? The subject investigates the mission of the apostles to the nations and aims to build a paradigm for interpreting the New Testament in light of the Gospel and Biblical Theology. A must for all interested in how the New Testament presents the gospel as fulfilling Old Testament expectation.

CM515 Pastoral Consideration of Sexual identity and Orientation

Christian Ministry
Lecturer: Archie Poulos
29-31 August 12.10pm – 6pm; 17-19 October 12.10pm – 6pm

This unit explores the contemporary issues concerning sexual identity and orientation and the Biblical data on personhood. It considers the pastoral options and implications in ministering to individuals, congregations and pastors as they navigate through these issues. The unit will receive input from experts in the various facets of this field.

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