Andrew Brown
Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew
Are you interested in going further in your studies of the Christian faith? Our Master of Theological studies will equip you to mine the depths of Scripture and apply theological wisdom to today’s world at a first-rate level. Melbourne School of Theology offers a wide variety of units from which you may choose across all the theological disciplines for completing the Master of Theological Studies: Biblical Studies, Christian Theology, Christianity in History, Practical, Pastoral and Missional Theology. Our learned faculty will be there to assist you every step of the way.
Andrew Brown
Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew
Course Code: MTS20
Duration: Minimum 2 years, up to 8 years part time.
The Master of Theological Studies requires the satisfactory completion of 15 units plus a research project totaling 192 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 at least 2 of the following units:
Old Testament Foundations OT001-712
Old Testament Prophets and Writings OT002-712
Jesus and the Gospels NT001-712
The Early New Testament Church NT002-712
Principles of Hermeneutics BB003-712
Complete at least 1 of the following units:
Christianity in History to 1550 CH001-712
Christianity in History from 1550 CH002-712
Complete the following unit:
Introduction to Research Methods AS001-912
Complete up to 12 units of your choice, including a Research Project, with a maximum of 2 units at Level 7, 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 option (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.
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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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