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Diploma of Biblical Theology

Applications to commence study in semester 2 are due by 20 June.
Applications for the forthcoming year are due by 20 December.

Bachelor of Divinity, Bachelor of Theology & Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission & Ministry

Applications from domestic students to commence study in semester 2 are due by 20 June.
Applications from domestic students for the forthcoming year are due by 20 November.
Applications from international students for the forthcoming year are due by 20 September.

 

Step One: Application

• Download and complete an MA Theol Application Form.
• You will need your academic transcripts from your previous theological studies to accompany your application.

Step Two: References

• Organise three personal referees, one of these should be from someone currently serving in ministry with you. Download three reference forms and give one to each of your referees.
• References are not required for those who have graduated from Moore College in the last 10 years.

Step Three: What happens next?

• Application is received. Once your application and references are received, initial review is by the Registrar.
• Learning & Teaching Committee. Your application will then be sent to the Learning and Teaching Committee for review and they will make a decision regarding your admission.
• Outcome. A member of the Registrar’s department will email you to confirm the decision.

Step One: Application

Provide the College with the following information:

• a completed MTh Application Form.
• certified academic transcripts for all tertiary qualifications to date.
• proof of studies in either Greek or Hebrew to at least Level III, Year 3 units in a three year degree.
• a certified copy of an IELTS result with at least 7.5 in every band of the academic test (applies to all students requiring a student visa for entry into Australia and to those for whom English is not their first language who have not completed a prerequisite award in English).
• two personal references, one of which should be from the applicant’s current minister or denominational leader.
• two academic references.
• the proposed study program. The proposal should consist of:
  1. a proposed thesis topic, together with a written explanation of up to 500 words of the topic and envisioned approach;
  2. a proposed Pathway (Pathway 1, 2, or 3).

Step Two: Interview

• Depending on the foregoing, an interview is arranged with the Director of Research and relevant Head of Department. If the applicant is not able to undertake the interview in Sydney, a skype call can be arranged.
• The Director of Research will write a report with a recommendation regarding the applicant.

Step Three: Research Committee (RC) Consideration

• The Research Committee (RC) will then consider the student’s application and the report from the Director of Research.
• The RC decides whether the application should be endorsed to the College’s Academic Board.
• Applications are handled in terms of the procedures set out in the College’s Student Policies and Appeals. In cases where the application is rejected the applicant has recourse to the Academic Grievance (Appeals) Policy of the College.

Step One: Application

Provide the College with the following information:

• a completed PhD Application Form
• certified academic transcripts for all tertiary qualifications to date
• proof of studies in either Greek or Hebrew to at least Level III, Year 3 units in a three year degree
• a certified copy of an IELTS result with at least 7.5 in every band of the academic test (applies to all students requiring a student visa for entry into Australia and to those for whom English is not their first language who have not completed a prerequisite award in English)
• Three personal references:
  1. two ministry references including the applicant’s current minister or denominational leader
  2. at least one reference should include evidence that on graduation the applicant is likely to have a ministry leading to an increase of ministry in the wider churches that is directly dependent on the benefits that would be gained from the proposed research.
• Two academic references (to be forwarded to the College in a sealed envelope by the referee using the form provided by the College for this purpose
• a piece of writing, between 2,000 and 5,000 words evidencing research capability. A BD project or marked thesis (honours or Masters by research) may be substituted for this item.
• a research proposal – a 2,000 word essay detailing the proposed thesis topic and approach to research. The following headings should be included in the essay:
  1. Topic
  2. Statement of problem/question
  3. Statement of possible contribution to the field
  4. Outline of conceptual framework within which the problem/question is to be addressed
  5. Proposed research (including key objectives and milestones)
  6. Methodology and parameters
  7. Requirements for HREC approval of the proposed research (if any)
  8. A literature survey or a synopsis of literature which would be the first draft of a chapter of the thesis as a basis for a preliminary bibliography
  9. A tentative outline (including a table of contents) of thesis and timeline for completion.

Step Two: Interview

Depending on the foregoing, an interview is arranged with the Director of Research and relevant Head of Department. If the applicant is not able to undertake the interview in Sydney, a skype call can be arranged.

The Director of Research will write a report with a recommendation regarding the applicant.

Step Three: Research Committee (RC) Consideration

The Research Committee (RC) will then consider the student’s application and the report from the Director of Research.

The RC decides whether the application should be endorsed to the College’s Academic Board.

Applications are handled in terms of the procedures set out in the College’s Student Policies and Appeals. In cases where the application is rejected the applicant has recourse to the Academic Grievance (Appeals) Policy of the College.

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