Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Theology from Charles Sturt University offers advanced theological education, focusing on contemporary issues and methodologies. It provides a pathway to research studies and equips students with critical knowledge and skills.
The Master of Theology from Charles Sturt University offers depth and breadth in theological education. This course builds on your previous theological study to help you develop an in-depth understanding of major issues in contemporary theology. It provides advanced critical knowledge and skills in the theological disciplines and their application to contemporary society and church.
You'll emerge from this theology degree with a sound knowledge base, well-honed critical skills and a facility in theological methodologies. You'll develop an advanced knowledge of at least one major theological sub-discipline. This course can also provide a pathway to research studies in theology.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
The course consists of a either a coursework or research option.
Essential set (96 pts)Coursework option96 Credit PointsCoursework option includes 1 compulsory subject, 3 restricted electives and 2 discipline area electives.
Compulsory subject16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL501Guided Research16 credit ptsRestricted electives48 Credit PointsSelect three (3) subjects from the following:
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningMIN522Advanced Seminar in Mission and Evangelism16 credit ptsMIN540Approaches to Enquiry in Ministry16 credit ptsTHL511Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies16 credit ptsTHL512Contemporary Theology in a Global Context16 credit ptsTHL513Church History Methodology16 credit ptsTHL514Theological Hermeneutics16 credit ptsTHL517Advanced Biblical Exegesis16 credit ptsTHL518Studies in Liturgy and Worship16 credit ptsTHL519Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology16 credit ptsTHL533The Philosophy of Religious History16 credit ptsTHL535Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation16 credit ptsTHL540Public Theology16 credit ptsTHL542Political Theology16 credit ptsTHL544Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement16 credit ptsTHL545Classic Texts in Christian Theology16 credit ptsDiscipline area electives32 Credit PointsSelect two (2) discipline area electives from the following:
Systematic TheologyLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL512Contemporary Theology in a Global Context16 credit ptsTHL542Political Theology16 credit ptsTHL544Theology and Spirituality in Contemporary Engagement16 credit ptsTHL545Classic Texts in Christian Theology16 credit ptsBiblical StudiesLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL511Contemporary Approaches to Biblical Studies16 credit ptsTHL517Advanced Biblical Exegesis16 credit ptsTHL535Seminar in Biblical and Theological Interpretation16 credit ptsPractical TheologyLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL518Studies in Liturgy and Worship16 credit ptsTHL519Contemporary Issues in Practical Theology16 credit ptsTHL540Public Theology16 credit ptsChurch HistoryLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL513Church History Methodology16 credit ptsTHL533The Philosophy of Religious History16 credit ptsResearch option96 Credit PointsResearch option includes 2 compulsory subjects, 1 restricted elective or THL501 and discipline area electives
Compulsory subjects48 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL514Theological Hermeneutics16 credit ptsTHL605Theology Coursework Masters Dissertation32 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsSelect either THL501 or one (1) restricted elective from the list above:
Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL501Guided Research16 credit ptsDiscipline area electives32 Credit PointsSelect two (2) discipline area electives from the above list:
Subject available to students at Ming Hua Theological College (Hong Kong) only - 16 credit points16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL556History of Christianity in China16 credit pts