Course Duration
AQF and Course Codes
Tuition Fees
AU$60,912
at 2026 fees
Next Intake
February, July
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Course Overview

The Master of Divinity is a primary theological degree for students with a degree in another area. The Master of Divinity enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity and its associated disciplines in ministry contexts. Students broaden their knowledge and skills to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Divinity:

  1. have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in divinity and its related disciplines
  2. have mastery of research principles and methods, including analytical and communication skills applicable to divinity and its related disciplines
  3. have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection on a range of theological and related disciplines, with awareness of their implications and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
  4. articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in divinity and its related disciplines to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  5. apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, theological synthesis, or supervised ministry project.

Course Structure

The Master of Divinity consists of 432 points.

Course Structure
48 points at postgraduate level in biblical or associated languages
At least 120 and no more than 144 points at postgraduate foundational level, including:

  • 48 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies
  • 48 points in the discipline of Christian Thought and History
  • 24 points in the discipline of Practical Theology
At least 192 points and not more than 240 points at postgraduate elective level, including:

  • 24 points in the discipline of Biblical Studies
  • 24 points in the discipline of Christian Thought and History
  • 24 points in the discipline of Practical Theology
Either:

  • A capstone unit (at least 24 points)

Or:

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree.

The Master of Divinity requires the completion of 432 points (18 standard postgraduate units).

Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per standard unit or $20,304 for a full-time year (6 units). The total cost of the course at 2026 fees is $60,912.

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Credit of up to 216 points may be granted towards this award.

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

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Study Modes

Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:

  • Face-to-face: This is the traditional mode of study where you attend your classes in person at a physical location.
  • Online: In this mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered online.
  • Mixed-modes: This combines both face-to-face and online units throughout your award.
  • Intensive: this involves completing a condensed amount of content over a shorter period of time. Intensives can be face-to-face or online.
  • Supervised Research: This involves independent research, which is supervised by one or more people with expertise in the field.

Course Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Master of Divinity is three years. The Master of Divinity must be completed in not less than three years and not more than nine years.
Standard Minimum Maximum
3 years
3 years
9 years

Regulation:

Course Code:

CRICOS Code:

N/A

The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.

This course did not have any new students commence in the most recent semester.

You can compare other institutions with the University of Divinity to help inform your postgraduate study choices. ComparED is an initiative of the Australian Government. It’s powered by QILT (Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching) surveys that draw data from real life student experiences from commencement of study through to employment.

Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.

Academic Dress

Gown: Black Masters gown

Headwear: Black trencher

Hood: Imperial Purple

Postnominals

MDiv

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