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Masters Qualifying in Religion and Theology with a research component


General information

Program code: 1988 + Program fees: Local students -- HECS; international students -- $A13,500 pa + Program director: Dr Constant Mews
This program provides an introduction to graduate study of religion and theology and training in research work, comparable to that provided by BA(Hons) in Religion and Theology. It will be especially useful for students coming back to study after time in the workforce who wish to acquaint themselves with recent debates in the study of religion and theology.

Entry requirements

Candidates holding a pass degree with a strong (credit-level average in the third part of a major) undergraduate background in one or more arts or theological disciplines. Students who have completed relevant units at level four with a grade of credit or above may apply for a maximum of 50 per cent credit at the time they seek entry into the program. They must complete, however, RLM4000 and one methodology unit. Candidates may seek permission to undertake units at level four at a tertiary institution, such as the Melbourne College of Divinity, approved by the director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology. Under no circumstances may units taken outside Monash amount to more than 50 per cent.

Course structure

Students will be required to enrol in 48 points of coursework comprising:

at least one methodology unit:

and two other units, or one unit with a second methodology unit, chosen from the following:

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