Thomas Kimber
Dean of Faculty, Director of Research, Senior Lecturer in Missional and Pastoral Theology
Accuracy, clarity, precision and transformation.
The growing needs of our churches and our society today require pastors and church leaders to be people of biblical accuracy, theological depth, and personal transformation. The Masters of Ministry at MST will not only equip men and women to meet the challenges of our times but more importantly provides the opportunity to be personally transformed in this course of study by the Word through the Spirit.
Thomas Kimber
Dean of Faculty, Director of Research, Senior Lecturer in Missional and Pastoral Theology
Course Code: MMIN20
Duration: Minimum 3 years, up to 9 years part time.
Overseas Students: Yes (CRICOS 088085G)
The Master of Ministry requires the satisfactory completion of 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 3 of the following units:
Complete 3 of the following units, including at least 1 Old Testament (OT) and 1 New Testament (NT) unit:
Complete at least 5 of the following units:
Complete the following unit:
Complete up to 5 units of your choice, including a Research Project, and at least 1 unit 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.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/austudy
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 an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS:02650E
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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