Master of Arts

Master of Arts (2025)

The Master of Arts course is designed for those who hold a one-year graduate qualification in a theological discipline, such as the Graduate Diploma of Arts, who wish to pursue a further qualification in theology as part of their continuing education for ministry. The award provides a study of theological and ministry related disciplines and includes a mandatory research project.
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Duration: Full Time (1 year), Part Time (2 years)
Study Mode: Face to Face on campus only
Credit Points: 72 (7 or 8 units)
Award Level: AQF Level 9

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COMING SOON 2025

Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for the Master of Arts will:
• have completed a one-year AQF Level 8 award in the discipline of theology or ministry. (Priority will be given to those articulating from the Graduate Diploma of Arts.)
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English Proficiency

An applicant’s entry qualification must have been taught in English. Entry may also require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 in all bands of the test.

International Students

Sparrows College is not currently registered for international students.

Exit Point

Not applicable; the Graduate Diploma is an entry requirement for the award.

Articulation

Students are eligible to articulate to a Master of Divinity, or to the Master of Philosophy, providing a minimum distinction grade is achieved for the 18 cps research project.

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Structure & Units

BIBLICAL
STUDIES

LIFE & MINISTRY

HISTORY & THOUGHT

At least 1 unit from the following:
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B9226 Interpreting the Psalms
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B9253 Interpreting the Four Gospels
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B9260 Pauline Literature and Theology

Required Christian Life and Ministry (2 units, 18 cps)

At least 2 units from the following:

C8145 Pastoral Counselling: Grief, Loss and Trauma

C9203 Developmental Theory and Pastoral Counselling

E8100 Principles of Christian Ethics

L8110 Foundations of Preaching

M9240 World Religions in Christian Perspective

P8155 Foundations of Christian Leadership

P9232 Exegeting the Culture

S9262 Leadership and Spiritual Discernment
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Required Christian History and Thought (1 unit, 9 cps)

Plus at least 1 unit from the following:

T8105 Basic Christian Doctrines

T9210 Christology and Soteriology

T9212 The Triune God and Revelation

T9215 Pneumatology and Ecclesiology

research

ELECTIVES

Required (2 units, 18 or 27 cps)

X8190 Research Methodology, and

Either

X9296 Minor Research Project (9 cps)

Or

X9297 Major Research Project (18 cps) [Recommended for those considering further studies]

Elective/s (1-2 units, 9-18 cps)
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Select 1 or 2 additional units from either Biblical Studies, Christian History and Thought, and/or Christian Life and Ministry to bring the total credit point value to 72 cps.