Online Biblical Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Christian Leadership concentration prepares students for service within a local church or continued education within a graduate program in Ministry, Theology, or Biblical Studies. Students who do not wish to pursue graduate studies may consider jobs such as:

- Pastoral Ministry (many denominations require licensure or ordination prior to a ministry appointment. Please contact your denominational leaders for additional information)

- Youth Ministry (many denominations require licensure or ordination prior to a ministry appointment. Please contact your denominational leaders for additional information)

- Christian Education Coordinator

- Church Administration

- Hospital Chaplain

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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This course explores one of the world's oldest learning disciplines and immerses students in the history, beliefs and practices of the Christian tradition. In this three-year course, students will explore history, literature, social sciences and philosophy to gain an in-depth understanding of how the Christian tradition has developed and its meaning and value today. Students will study units in Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology and Practical Theology.

Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Consideration will be given to previous studies in Theology for possible advanced standing of up to 24 points of credit toward the Master of Divinity.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Master of Ministry (MMin) degree requires a minimum of two years' full-time or its equivalent in part-time study. The aim of the programme is the enhancement of contemporary ministries, and it is designed for ministers, priests, pastors and others involved in a range of ministries. It incorporates current scholarship in the practice of ministry with options from Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History and Pastoral Studies, within an ongoing process combining theological learning and reflective practice.

The admission requirements are a degree or equivalent three-year qualification in Theology with satisfactory grades, and the completion of a minimum of three years of ministry experience prior to application.

The degree consists of six taught papers at 400-level, of which three are in Ministry Studies and three are selected from papers offered in Biblical Studies, Christian Thought and History and Pastoral Theology. From 2013, the degree also involves the completion of a Research Project of 25,000 to 30,000 words related to issues emerging from the contemporary practice of ministry.

The degree is designed to enhance a graduate's professional practice in a range of Christian ministries and to enable advanced reflection and research on the practice of ministry.

The Master of Ministry (MMin) is also available through Distance Learning.

Entry Requirements

Every applicant must either

have been admitted to a degree in Theology and have experience in Ministry acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities), or

have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).

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The Master of Arts degree provides a deepened understanding of core theological disciplines and opportunities to explore the various arts of pastoral ministry. The degree is designed for those serving the church or preparing for employment at parish, school and diocesan levels. Those seeking personal enrichment through the study of Christian faith are also welcome to apply. Students focus their studies on theological research and are required to complete a research paper.

In consultation with an academic adviser, students select theological courses in the core areas of biblical studies, systematic studies and liturgical/spiritual studies. Students also choose from a wide variety of pastorally oriented courses in religious education, spirituality and spiritual direction, pastoral care and counseling, family ministry, parish education and leadership, pastoral liturgy, youth ministry and social ministry. Students accepted into the M.A. degree program are required to complete a research paper that focuses on a particular pastoral issue or concern and integrates insights and theological methods of inquiry from throughout their program of study

The Youth and Young Adult Ministry concentration focuses on understanding adolescent and young adult religious, spiritual, moral and psychological development; Students choose from among courses in community, family and religious education; curriculum and religious education; adult learning and development and other areas of religious education and pastoral studies. Students are asked to direct their studies in either religious education or pastoral studies as they prepare for a career path as either religious education/catechesis with youth and young adults in parishes, schools, college and university campuses, and dioceses. This program is also offered in the distance learning format as well as the traditional classroom venue.

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CSU’s Bachelor of Theology enriches students spiritually and vocationally equipping them for leadership and ministry in the life and work of the Christian church. This course is theologically and biblically rich, vocationally oriented, ecumenically sensitive and integrated with practical experience.

Why study this course?

CSU’s Bachelor of Theology encourages and fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia. Students are offered a thorough grounding in the four foundational areas of theology: Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Practical Theology, Church History. Each program has a strong basis in Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology. There is a focused emphasis on theory and practice together in the area of Practical Theology, however students have opportunities to pursue a significant number of subjects in any of the four main areas.

First year students are introduced to the four sub-disciplines and include introductory subjects in the Old and New Testaments. Students will study two subjects in Church History; one on the early church and the other on the Reformation. This is complemented by two subjects from Practical Theology; one on worship and the other an introduction to practical theology itself. The course is rounded off with two subjects in Systematic Theology providing an introduction to theology and a subject on the theology of the church. The intention here is that you are opened to the range of possibilities in theology and also invited to explore how you can integrate these four areas.

Across the program you will have the opportunity to develop frameworks for critical and constructive engagement in church and society. Support is available for you to learn how to study, take notes, write essays, use the library and become confident as a student.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through: previous studies, and other attainments and experience.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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