Admission
1. The academic requirements for entry to the course may be satisfied by any one of the following:
1.1. The Moore College B.D. with honours 1 or 2A;
1.2. An average of 72.5% or greater in at least four units (including at least one biblical studies unit based on the original language text of the Bible) of the Moore College M.A.(Theology);
1.3. Graduates of the Moore College M.A.(Theology), provided they have achieved an average of 65% overall (including at least one biblical studies unit based on the original language text of the Bible); or
1.4. Graduates of an approved Australian or overseas institution with a qualification which, in the opinion of the Board of Studies, is equivalent to any of the above.
2. In cases where an applicant's qualifying degree lacks a research project of at least 8–10,000 words, the Board of Studies reserves the right to require the applicant to demonstrate their capacity to undertake research by obtaining a mark of at least 65% in a 10,000 word research paper on a topic to be determined by the Board.
3. Full-time candidates who have not completed the Moore College B.D. may be required to audit certain 4th year B.D. subjects.
4. Candidates whose first language is not English must provide evidence of having obtained their first theology degree in English medium or sit an examination administered by the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and obtain a score of at least 7.0 in the reading and writing segments and at least 6.5 in all other segments.
5. Depending on their prior study, overseas candidates may be required to undertake a 'pre-M.Th.' year of study involving units from the M.A.(Theology) course.
6. Depending on their prior study, candidates may be required to undertake a course in Research Methods as a co-requisite while completing their research projects.
7. Candidates who are more than five years from their primary theological degree may be required to attend a seminar on study and writing techniques.
8. Application for admission to the MTh course, for those who are not Moore College graduates, begins with an interview with the Director of Postgraduate Studies. His report to the Postgraduate Committee incorporates criteria based on those set out in the College’s Selection Policy. Those undertaking the degree must evidence an understanding of, and aptitude for, Christian leadership and ministry.
9. The Registrar is responsible to review the academic qualifications of all applicants. Admission is based on the Postgraduate Committee’s consideration of the Director’s report and the academic qualifications of the applicant. It recommends admission to the Board of Studies which in turn makes a recommendation to the Governing Board of the College for those who have not previously been enrolled in the College.
10. Graduates of Moore College are re-admitted to the College for the purpose of enrolment in the MTh on the decision of the Board of Studies.