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The Master of Arts (Theology) course is designed for those with a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline who wish to pursue a further qualification in theology as part of their continuing education for ministry.
Students will gain specialised knowledge and skills for research, professional practice, and for further learning through completing the Master of Arts (Theology) program.
The course will enable students to acquire an integrated understanding of an advanced field and equip students with the ability to apply such knowledge and skills in a theologically-related area.
Perth Bible College (PBC) offers the Master of Arts (Theology)s through a Partnership arrangement with Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS). ACCS is an accredited Higher Education Provider (Provider ID: PRV12047).
Full-time or part-time
Flexible
Full-time: 1.5 years
Part-time: 4 years
All applicants who endeavour to submit an application must meet the general admission requirements.
Students seeking admission must have successfully completed an AQF Level 7 award (i.e. a Bachelor) in any field apart from theology or ministry.
Applicants must confess their faith in Christ under the PBC Statement of Faith, be involved regularly in a local church, demonstrate a desire to be involved in church ministry, demonstrate the physical and psychological capacity for studying in a tertiary institution, agree to abide by PBC policies and procedures and agree to abide by the Student Code of Conduct.
Before applying, please ensure you have:
When you have all the required supporting information for your application, please apply online here.
In combination with meeting the general admission requirements Overseas students must also provide:
When you have all the required supporting information for your application, please apply online here.
The Master of Arts (Theology) is a higher education award provided by Australian College of Christian Studies (ACCS) in partnership with Perth Bible College Inc (PBC).
CRICOS Provider Code: 03375M
CRICOS Course Code: 105081K
The Master of Arts (Theology) is a 1.5 year full time degree (based on a trimester system) or part time equivalent award.
Before the beginning of each semester, each student shall apply for enrolment by completing and lodging an Enrolment Form, obtainable from the Student Office.
The Dean of Students and the Dean of Studies will arrange enrolment appointment days for enrolling new and returning students. These meetings will allow students to receive advice on which units to enrol in, ensuring they will meet the requirements of their course.
Enrolment forms must be completed before attending lectures for that semester. All enrolments must be finalised by the census date. Students cannot add new units or transfer between units after the census date.
Students may apply to change their course enrolment at the beginning of a new semester up until the census date.
Students must complete an Application for Change of Enrolment form to make such an application. Students must meet the requirements outlined in the Course Articulation and Change of Course Policy to qualify to change course enrolment.
PBC may permit the deferral of a course enrolment of a student in some circumstances as outlined in the Enrolment – Domestic Students Policy and Enrolment – Overseas Students Policy.
PBC’s most current fee structure can be found on the Course Fees page.
Please carefully read the academic requirements as listed on the award that you are interested in pursuing.
The Australian Government requires incoming overseas students to demonstrate their proficiency in English before a student visa will be granted. You are required to complete an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) assessment unless you can provide evidence of studying in English from one of the following options:
The applicant should ask the IELTS testing authority to mail the test results directly to The Dean of Students, PBC. The following standards are the English language requirements for PBC courses:
Course |
IELTS Band Score |
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Undergraduate Diploma | 6.0 overall and in the reading and writing subsets. |
Advanced Diploma | 6.0 overall and in the reading and writing subsets. |
Bachelor Degree | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each subset. |
Graduate Diploma | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each subset. |
Master Degree | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each subset. |
Student support is an important aspect at PBC.
We take our students’ success in their studies seriously and understand that good student support requires a holistic approach. As a result of our commitment to our students, we have consistently been ranked above 90% for the student support aspect in the national Student Experience Survey facilitated by the QILT team.
Read more about Student and Campus Services.
PBC does not discriminate in the admission and access to its programs and activities based on disability, age, sex, race, colour of national or ethnic origin.
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