The Master of Arts (Theology) is a generalist postgraduate coursework degree which provides a pathway for graduates without substantial theological background to gain a foundation in the study of Christian theology; and, for graduates with at least an undergraduate major in theology, the course enables them to deepen their knowledge and skills in theology.

This course is designed to enable students to:

study the meaning and practice of Christian theology within the Catholic tradition; develop and enhance a critical academic understanding of the Christian scriptures, the history of the Christian tradition, the systematic and doctrinal heritage of Christian theology, and the moral and practical dimensions of Christian faith; engage with contemporary social and ethical issues, ecumenical and interfaith contexts, and the relevance of theology to human culture; articulate the inter-relationships between theology and particular vocational, professional and pastoral activities. ...

Master of Religious Education

 

The course offers a relevant, flexible and challenging Masters degree directed to the needs of candidates who will assume positions of responsibility in an increasingly diverse field of religious education. Candidates will have a specialist interest in the subject at school, parish, or diocesan level. The program will enable religious educators to become thinkers, researchers, evaluators and leaders in their field.

At the completion of the course, candidates will be able to:

access and communicate Christian and other religious traditions effectively; explore and critique issues in the literature of religious education; contribute to the professional discussion and writing in the field of religious education; demonstrate familiarity with creative approaches to religious education; assess the influence of cultural and historical factors in the development of religious education; reflect critically on the integration of the personal, spiritual and professional dimensions of religious education. ...