05.4.4 Admission Requirements

1. The academic requirements for entry to the course may be satisfied by any one of the following:

(i) Moore College BD graduates with Honours 2A or above, who completed the Research Project unit (CT499) with a score of 72.5% or above;

(ii) BTh/ThM graduates with Honours 2A or above, who completed the Research Project unit (CT499) with a score of 72.5% or above may proceed directly to the College’s Master of Theology (Research) (MTh). Graduates with Honours 2A or above who completed Issues in Theology (CT400) instead of the Research Project unit (CT499) need to successfully complete a research task set by the Research Committee to be admitted to the MTh;

(iii) An average of 72.5% or higher in at least four units (including at least one biblical studies unit based on the original language text of the Bible and a two-unit MA Research Project) of the Moore College MA(Theology);

(iv) Graduates of the Moore College MA(Theology), provided they have achieved an average of 72.5% overall and successfully completed an MA Research Project; or

(v) Graduates of an approved Australian or overseas institution with a qualification which, in the opinion of the Academic Board, is equivalent to any of the above.

2. In cases where an applicant’s qualifying degree lacks a research project of at least 8–10,000 words, the Academic Board reserves the right to require the applicant to demonstrate their capacity to undertake research by obtaining a mark of at least 72.5% in a 10,000 word research paper on a topic to be determined by the Board.

3. Advanced standing of undesignated credit equivalent to one research project may be granted to applicants who:

• Have completed at least two units of the College’s MA(Theology) with two such units achieving final marks of 72.5% or higher; and

• Where in the judgement of the Research Committee the work completed adequately contributes to the learning outcomes of the proposed MTh program.

4. Full-time candidates who have not completed the Moore College four year program may be required to audit certain 4th year units.

5. Candidates whose first language is not English must provide evidence of having obtained their first theology degree in English medium or sit an examination administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a score of at least 7.5 in all bands of the academic test. The TOEFL equivalent is 600 or better (paper-based test).

6. Depending on their prior study, overseas candidates may be required to undertake a “pre-MTh” year of study involving units from the MA(Theology) course.

7. Depending on their prior study, candidates may be required to undertake a unit in Research Methods as a co-requisite while completing their research.

8. Candidates who are more than five years from their primary theological degree may be required to attend a seminar on study and writing techniques.

9. Applications for admission to the MTh, for those who are not Moore College graduates, should be sent to the Registrar and should be accompanied by full academic transcripts and two academic and two personal references. The Registrar is responsible to review the academic qualifications of all applicants. Dependant on the academic qualifications, an interview with the Director of Research is then required. His report to the Research Committee incorporates criteria based on those set out in the College’s Admissions Policy. Those undertaking the degree must evidence an understanding of, and aptitude for, Christian leadership and ministry. Admission is based on the Research Committee’s consideration of the Dean’s report and the academic qualifications of the applicant. It recommends admission to the Academic Board, which in turn makes a recommendation to the Governing Board of the College for those who have not previously been enrolled in the College.  

10. Graduates of Moore College are re-admitted to the College for the purpose of enrolment in the MTh on the decision of the Academic Board.