Postgraduate Studies
Take the next step in your education, leadership, career, and faith.
MST offers a wide range of Postgraduate programs to help you take your next step. Learn from leading scholars in a supportive Christian community to equip yourself with advanced academic and professional preparation. MST’s Postgraduate studies will provide you with the tools to help navigate your way through some of the issues and concerns the church is faced with in the 21st Century.
For 100 years MST has been committed to equipping the saints to grow in mind and character to impact the world for the Lord. Each staff member, from enquiries officers to lecturers, all desire to support your educational experience and spiritual formation.
MST offers a mix of masters and doctoral degrees that provide academic rigor, practical preparation, biblical integration and spiritual growth. These courses provide students with the opportunity to pursue in depth a topic of interest or of relevance to their ministry preparation and to develop research and reporting skills at an advanced level.
Explore what research areas we can accommodate at MST and what research pathway may suit you best by chatting to our postgraduate team. We can also make an appointment with potential supervisors for your research. Email postgraduate@mst.edu.au to get started right away.
Areas of Study
Biblical Studies
Evangelism and Missiology
Dr Kirk Franklin
Dr David H. F. Ng
Dr Mark Durie
Dr Denis Savelyev
Dr Bernie Power
Dr Richard Shumack
Islamic Studies
Dr Mark Durie
Dr Denis Savelyev
Dr Bernie Power
Dr Richard Shumack
Dr Peter Riddell
New Testament
Old Testament
Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry
Philosophy & Ethics
Theology
Intercultural Studies
Dr Kirk Franklin
Dr Bernie Power
Dr Richard Shumack
Dr David H. F. Ng
Dr Thomas Kimber
Specialist Centres
At MST we have a range of specialist centres. These centres give our postgraduate students the opportunity to engage with world class scholars for research, supervision, and collaboration in specialised areas.
Arthur Jeffery Centre
The Arthur Jeffery Centre desires to see Christians trained to effectively engage in cross cultural ministry. The Centre also seeks to enable Christians to be an informed and biblical grounded voice in shaping the national, political, and religious landscape of their nation. The Centre offers a range of publications, public lectures and teaching programs, such as: community courses, undergraduate study and postgraduate research into Islam and other faiths from a Christian perspective.
Centre For Theology & Psychology
At the core of this Centre is a commitment to facilitate positive transformation in Christian leaders through the integration of theology and psychology. This centre exists to equip and grow disciples of Jesus Christ through the integration of faith and work in our own contexts and contribute to the flourishing of our communities. The Centre seeks to fulfill this mission through workshops, teaching, and research.
MST Chinese
Since its establishment in 1920, MST has a long history of supporting the gospel’s growth in China. MST Chinese is the only place in Australia offering fully accredited degrees in Bible or Theology in Chinese, with many Chinese-speaking graduates now serving as pastors and leaders across Australia. MST Chinese focuses on the phenomenal growth of the Chinese-speaking church, especially in Australia and China.
Postgraduate Courses
Options at MST
Master of Theology
Discover the possibilities of theological research that serves and equips the church
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
Apply Now for the Mid-Year Intake!
Alternatively you can get in touch with one of our Student Services team and chat further around study options, we are always here to help!
Applications close 3 July, 2023
Apply Now for Semester 1, 2024!
We know undertaking study can be a big decision. There are many pathways you can take to get to where you want to go.
Supervisors
Dr Richard Shumack
Islamic Studies
Philosophy & Ethics
Intercultural Studies
Get In Touch
Our friendly postgraduate team is ready to answer any questions you may have.
Ready to start your studies at MST? Click below and apply today!