Greg Forbes
Head of Department of Biblical Studies
The Master of Divinity is designed to provide graduates the opportunity to undertake study at a masters level by coursework, thus consolidating and enhancing their areas of specialisation enabling them to proceed to new areas of professional and expertise. It will equip you with all the skills knowledge you need to translate the Bible from its original language, complemented with a wide range of practical ministry electives.
Greg Forbes
Head of Department of Biblical Studies
Course Code: MDIV20
Duration: Minimum 3 years, up to 9 years part time.
The Master of Divinity requires the satisfactory completion of up to 23 units plus a research project totalling 288 credit points. The research project is an in depth research essay of 8000+ words focused in the area of the student’s major. Full-time students will normally take a study load of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time students 1-2 units per semester.
Complete the following 5 units:
Complete the following 2 units:
Complete at least 5 of the following units, including at least 3 Theology (TH) units:
Complete 2 units in Hebrew or Greek:
Complete at least 4 of the following units, including at least 1 Old Testament (OT) and 1 New Testament (NT), and 2 units in original language (Greek or Hebrew):
Complete 1 of the following units:
Complete up to 5 units of your choice, including a Research Project, and at least 2 units at level 9:
The Research Project allows the opportunity to undertake sustained, in-depth research in the area of the student’s major. A student may wish to choose a longer Research Project (worth 2-3 units) if they wish to keep their options open for further study at Postgraduate Doctoral level.
Academic Qualifications
Language Qualifications for NESB
If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course.
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If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-allowance-students-and-australian-apprentices
“I wanted to learn at a school that embraced my beliefs and values. The Melbourne School of Theology does just that.”
Hannah Halliday, Pastor
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Pastor, teacher or minister with responsibility for preaching and/or teaching, providing leadership in various ministry contexts.
Leader of staff in cross-cultural ministry, whether in Australia or internationally.
Bible translation work in Australia or internationally.
Applications close 30th June
Applications close 30th January
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MST is approved to deliver courses of the Australian College of Theology including the diploma, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate qualifications offered by MST.
These are self-accredited by the ACT under the authority of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Melbourne School of Theology is a non-denominational Bible college, based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Since 1920, MST has been passionate about training those with a heart for ministry and mission with a solid Biblical grounding in God’s Word.
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