Master of Theology (MTh)

The MTh consists of a three possible pathways:

• Pathway 1: A thesis of 40,000–50,000 words.
• Pathway 2: One research unit and a thesis of 30,000–40,000 words
• Pathway 3: One original language research unit, one research paper and a thesis of 25,000– 32,000 words.

The default option is Pathway 1. The other pathways are possible either on request of the candidate or the recommendation of the supervisor or the Director of Research. There is also flexibility built into the degree enabling a candidate to apply for a change of pathway on the recommendation of their supervisor.Candidates are required to attend and participate in the Research Forums held four times a year.

The College conducts Research Forums. The forums provide an opportunity for students to present their research to the College’s research community, comprising of other research students and members of faculty. The focus of the presentations is methodology and thesis content. The forum enables students to:

• develop their research and presentation skills.
• give and receive critical feedback.
• reflect on issues of method, evaluation, and thesis writing.
• learn from more experienced researchers.

There are normally four Research Forums per year. Participation in the forum is a requirement for all enrolled MTh and PhD candidates of the College.

The academic requirements for entry to the course may be satisfied by any one of the following:

• the Moore College Bachelor of Divinity (BD) with Honours 1 or 2A.
• an average of 72.5% or higher in at least four units (including at least one biblical studies unit based on the original language text of the Bible and a two-unit MA (Theol) Research Project of the Moore College MA (Theol).
• graduates of the Moore College Master of Arts (Theology), provided they have achieved an average of 72.5% overall and successfully completed an MA (Theol) Research Project
• graduates of an approved Australian or overseas institution with a qualification which, in the opinion of the Academic Board, is equivalent to any of the above.
• Full time candidates who have not completed the Moore College BD may be required to audit certain Year 4 BD subjects.
• Applications for admission for those who are not Moore College graduates should be sent to the Registrar and are to be accompanied by full academic transcripts. The Registrar is responsible for the review of the academic qualifications of all applicants. An interview with the Director of Research will be arranged.

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. The TOEFL equivalent is a minimum of 600.

• 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.