Intercultural Studies
Explore global mission, cross culture engagement, expand your understanding and help your ministry or organisation to be more effective.
Learn to serve well interculturally
Do you have a passion for sharing the truth, light and love of Christ with people of different cultures and worldviews?
Do you have a heart for mission in your local area and overseas?
The Intercultural Studies Stream will equip you with the biblical knowledge, practical skills, personal preparation and missiological thinking, to engage effectively in cross-cultural ministry and global mission wherever God has placed you.
The Islamic Studies sub-stream, offered through MST’s Arthur Jeffery Centre (unique to the Southern Hemisphere) will equip you with theological, historical and cultural understanding to interact confidently with Muslim people anywhere.
David Ng
Lecturer in Intercultural Studies and Program Leader for Master of Missional Leadership.
Intercultural Studies
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Diploma of Christian Studies
Ideal for those fresh out of school or returning to studies. Grow your confidence and understanding of the Bible, with an emphasis on applying the Word to everyday life.
Bachelor of Ministry
Of all our undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Ministry has the greatest number of electives and is ideal for practical ministry.
Master of Missional Leadership
Developing leaders to serve with missional impact & Christ-likeness in an ever-changing world
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Advanced Diploma of Ministry
Grow your confidence and understanding of the Bible, with an emphasis on applying the Word to everyday life.
Associate Degree of Ministry
Grow your confidence and understanding of the Bible, with an emphasis on applying the Word to everyday life.
Bachelor of Ministry
Of all our undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Ministry has the greatest number of electives and is ideal for practical ministry.
Bachelor of Theology
Lay a strong foundation for any Christian ministry with an in-depth study across broad areas of systematic theology, Christian thought, ancient languages, and biblical studies.
Diploma of Christian Studies
Ideal for those fresh out of school or returning to studies. Grow your confidence and understanding of the Bible, with an emphasis on applying the Word to everyday life.
Diploma of Ministry
Grow in your understanding of God and His Word, and be equipped with practical ministry skills for a wide range of Christian ministries.
Diploma of Theology
Establish a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection by which the knowledge of God is developed and applied to everyday life in Christ.
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is a research doctoral award whose graduates make a significant and original contribution to knowledge as applied in the context of professional Christian ministry practice.
Doctor of Philosophy
Enter the cutting edge of theological research/ Join us pursuing relevant research that seeks to transform our churches and communities
Doctor of Theology
Become a career theologian and change the world by pursuing research to the glory of God and the flourishing of human communities
Graduate Certificate of Divinity
Gain an introduction to theology, biblical studies and ministry training customised for your personal development and needs with the flexibility to continue studying further.
Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health
Develop your pastoral care skills for mental health to use in your local church or other ministry contexts.
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Dive into theological studies to build a stronger understanding of the Christian faith and Scriptures with ample flexibility to choose areas of interest.
Master of Divinity
Be prepared for ministry and pastoral practice with a comprehensive equipping of systematic theology and range of biblical studies and ministry streams.
Master of Ministry
Receive thorough ministry training for your area of pastoral practice and form a solid grip on theology and biblical understandings.
Master of Missional Leadership
Developing leaders to serve with missional impact & Christ-likeness in an ever-changing world
Master of Theological Studies
Broaden your knowledge and skills whilst learning how to apply an advanced body of theological knowledge to life and ministry in preparation for professional practice and further learning.
Master of Theology
Discover the possibilities of theological research that serves and equips the church
Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry
Have you found that you have some time on your hands and would like to invest it in something worthwhile? Would you like to learn how to navigate through God’s Word and become firmly grounded in the essential truths of Scripture?
Undergraduate Certificate of Theology
This short course offers flexibility so that you can focus on your specific areas of interest and complete it in a way that meets your needs.
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