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:

• Moore College Bachelor of Divinity (BD) graduates with Honours 2A or above, who completed the Research Project unit (CT499) with a score of 72.5% or above;
• Moore College Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework) (BTh/ThM) graduates with Honours 2A or above, who completed the Research Project unit (CT499) with a score of 72.5% or above may proceed directly to the College’s Master of Theology (Research) (MTh). Graduates with Honours 2A or above who completed Issues in Theology (CT400) instead of the Research Project unit (CT499) need to successfully complete a research task set by the Research Committee to be admitted to the MTh;
• 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; or
• 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.
• A candidate may not be admitted unless the RC determines that adequate supervision is available.
• 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.

Funds available for bursaries and scholarships are a scarce resource, and the following definitions apply:

• a ‘Bursary’ is designed to support students in financial need, regardless of the course in which they are enrolled, and is particularly applicable to help such students pay their tuition fees (where they are not covered by FEE-HELP), and contribute if necessary towards their living expenses; and
• a ‘Scholarship’ is based on merit, usually outstanding academic performance, and is particularly applicable to students undertaking research higher degrees.

Please note that, as a general principle, first year undergraduate students who are Australian citizens (and hence eligible for FEE-HELP) are not awarded bursaries except under special circumstances.

Bursaries for Students in financial need include:

• General Bursary
• Women’s Ministry Bursary
• Indigenous Ministry Bursary
• Global Ministry Bursary
• International Student Bursary
• Overseas DBT Bursary
• PTC Bursary

Postgraduate Academic Scholarships include:

• Moore College PhD Scholarship
• Women’s Graduate Research Scholarship (The Parker Bequest)
• Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
• Joan Augusta Mackenzie Travelling Scholarship

Bursary and Scholarship Applications

To apply for a bursary or a scholarship you will need to complete the following two forms in their entirety. For instructions on how to fill out your budget appropriately, please refer to the Annotated Budget. Once submitted, your application will be forwarded to the College’s Bursaries & Scholarships Committee.  For any enquiries relating to bursaries and scholarships, please contact the secretary of the Bursaries & Scholarships Committee on +61 (0)2 9577 9999 or by email at [email protected].

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

Fees are charged by unit or period of supervision.

• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Graduate Certificate of Ministry Development
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Master of Arts (Theology)
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Master of Theology
• Unit Fees and Census Dates for Doctor of Philosophy

Fees can be paid upfront or via FEE-HELP (for eligible students).

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 Australian communities. The Indigenous Australian Students webpage (Indigenous Australian Students (moore.edu.au)) includes additional information for Indigenous Australian students about admissions, available academic and wellbeing support, accommodation assistance, and Indigenous Australian student scholarships.

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.