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The Master of Arts in Theological Studies is a 36 hour program for those who wish to enhance ministry skills or are considering advanced research through a Ph.D. program. This degree provides a foundation for further studies in post-graduate research in biblical studies and theology. Courses may be taken in any combination of modular, one night per week, or online.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

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CSU's Master of Arts (Honours) is a research program applicable across a wide variety of disciplines, wherein the student, with the aid of a supervisory team, will develop a proposal and undertake focused research culminating with the submission of a thesis.

Priority areas for the Master of Arts (Honours) by research and thesis include Australian history, Australian literature, communication and culture, drama, fine arts, justice studies and police studies, professional and applied ethics, psychology, sociology, rural social studies, social work, social welfare and social policy, and theology.

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Master degree by research shall normally have either:

qualified with the award of a Bachelor degree with Class 1 or Class 2 (Division 1) Honours from Charles Sturt University or an award accepted as equivalent;

or

qualified with the award of a Graduate Diploma equivalent to a fourth year of academic study from Charles Sturt University or an award accepted as equivalent containing a research component with a minimum of a Distinction average overall and a Distinction for the research component;

or

successfully completed a coursework master degree from Charles Sturt University or an award accepted as equivalent; with a Distinction average overall and a Distinction for the research component;

or

have demonstrated in scholarship or professional performance, potential to undertake research at the Master level. (In such cases the applicant must supply a justification for entry to the Master program and supporting evidence).

Applications with the area of research interest clearly stated can be lodged at any time within the academic year.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research) allows students to conduct research and develop and advanced body of knowledge in one of the Islamic Studies discipline areas.

Why study this course?

CSU's Master of Arts (Islamic Studies Research) was developed in response to demand from students and the academic community for a research program to provide advanced knowledge and understanding of an area of Islamic Studies.

The program enables you to research an aspect of Islamic Studies that interests you, including developing an understanding of recent developments in the field. You will then present your findings in a thesis not exceeding 50,000 words.

You may choose a research topic from one of the following discipline areas:

Islamic History
Islamic Law
Islamic Theology
Qur'anic Studies

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold:

a Master of Islamic Studies from Charles Sturt University with a Distinction average plus evidence of research; or

an award from another accredited tertiary institution, accepted by the Research Advisory Committee as equivalent to the above award, and/or have demonstrated in study or professional performance potential to undertake research at Master degree level.

Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Research Advisory Committee.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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CSU's Pastoral Counselling program qualifies individuals to undertake professional or highly skilled work in the field of Pastoral Counselling in settings such as pastoral and clinical counselling practise, church and community work, and lay or ordained ministry.

Why study this course?

CSU’s Pastoral Counselling program responds to community expectations for professionally trained pastoral counsellors in the church and community. These courses are unique in the Australian context and provide an opportunity for lay or ordained church workers to develop their counselling skills and qualifications.

The Graduate Certificate allows students to establish a therapeutic pastoral relationship and environment. Students will be able to use communication and counselling skills within pastoral counselling situations. They will develop skills in addressing professional ethical and theological issues relevant to pastoral counselling and will be able to develop self-reflective practice.

The Graduate Diploma extends the skills acquired through the Graduate Certificate. Students will be introduced to pastoral counselling skills coupled theory and practice in the field. The course focuses on specific areas such as crisis intervention, loss and grief, relationship and family counselling, the application of theory and skills at an advanced level, spiritual direction and pastoral theology.

Building on the subjects taken at the Graduate Diploma level, the Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling) integrates applied pastoral theology with advanced pastoral counselling theory and skills through in-depth understanding of the discipline through either clinical coursework or research, and serves as a pathway to further learning.

Within the Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling) students can choose to study one of two streams:

Clinical stream
Research stream

Entry Requirements

Applicants should meet the requirements of one of the following:

hold an undergraduate degree in theology, psychology or equivalent - applicants with degrees in other disciplines are encouraged to apply

have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling at CSU

hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from another institution; if so they may be required to complete the core subject theological component of the CSU Graduate Diploma of Theology before being granted admission to the Master of Arts (Pastoral Counselling).

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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Religions are among the most influential forces shaping the human experience, both in the past and in the present. Without some insight into diverse religious traditions, it is not possible to understand today's world or to prepare adequately for tomorrow's.

New Zealand society, politics, education, and the arts continue to be influenced by the Judeo-Christian tradition while increasingly being affected by other traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Islam. Globally, religion often functions as the principal source of individual and communal identity, answering questions about meaning and purpose, morality and freedom, responsibility and happiness.

Religious Studies investigates religions critically but with empathy, seeking to appreciate the role of religion in society and the perspectives of religious believers. It differs from theology in that it is not grounded in any particular religious tradition but deals even-handedly with religions found throughout the world. Religious Studies complements other subjects such as history, philosophy, classics, politics, anthropology, and literature.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Arts programme you must qualify for undergraduate admission, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA Level 3, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Adult Admission. Please visit http://enrol.massey.ac.nz for details.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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