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.

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.

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. 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 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.

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