Master of Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies is offered at Ridley as a professional development course for those who are already in vocational ministry and seeking further theological and ministry training. Units are offered in a variety of formats such as intensives and blended delivery so that they can be accommodated within busy ministry schedules and accessible to students outside of Melbourne. Many of the units in this course provide specialised training, with assessments designed to apply to your specific ministry context.

Applicants who have completed prior theological study may be eligible to receive some advanced standing towards their Master of Theological Studies. Please contact the Ridley College Registry team for further advice.

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate up-to-date advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of Theological Studies, consisting of study within the broad fields of Christian Ministry and Practice; Christian Thought and History; and Bible and Languages.

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Theological Studies

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesise specialised Theological Studies scholarship in inquiry-based learning

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on specialised Theological Studies issues by using recognised source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

Communication

5. Present specialised Theological Studies ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. As leader and in groups, apply specialised understanding of Theological Studies in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement with the World

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry

Academic Qualifications:

• A completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

Language Qualifications for NESB:

• IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR
• 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work

2024 domestic tuition fees are $2,784 for undergraduate units and $2,976 for graduate units.
2025 domestic tuition fees are $2,853 for undergraduate units and $3,162 for graduate units.

Current postgraduate research course (HDR) fees can be viewed on our fees page.

For more information about tuition fees including overseas student tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and payment information, view tuition fees.

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