Associate Degree

Abbreviation:   

AssocDegThMin (Associate Degree of Theology and Ministry)

CRICOS Course Code:

112541F

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF):      

Level 6 (comprised of units at AQF Level 7) Undergraduate Course

Entry Requirements:     

Completion of Year 12 (ATAR of 65 or equivalent); or

Mature Age Entry and Special Entry Admissions for those who have reached the age of 21 (as of the relevant Census Date);

Articulation from the Diploma of Christian Studies

Course Duration:                                            

2 years full time or 4 years part time (maximum of 8 years)          

Course Structure:           

16 units (144 credit points)

Tuition Fees and Scholarships:

Refer to Course Information Sheet  

Enrolment Options:       

1. On-Campus Weekly Lectures: full time and part time study available

2. Distance Education (Online): full time and part time study available 

Distance Education is available either in real-time (through Zoom video conferencing) or asynchronously (by accessing video/audio recordings within 24hrs after the lecture).

English Proficiency:                       

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum International English Language Testing System (IELTS, or equivalent) score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in all bands of the ‘academic format’ of the test.

Application Dates:         

Please check the website for ‘Important Dates’.

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Last updated: 3 November 2025

 

Introducing the Master of Greek Philosophy

Greek philosophy remains foundational to the history of ideas in the Western and Eastern traditions. It has shaped disciplines as diverse as theology, ethics, politics, science, and metaphysics. In particular, the writings of Plato, Aristotle, and the later Hellenistic and Byzantine philosophers have exercised enduring influence on Christian theology, especially in the Patristic and medieval Byzantine periods.

The Master of Greek Philosophy offers an intensive program engaging the seminal figures, texts, and ideas of the ancient Greek and Byzantine philosophical traditions, the award further cultivates high-level critical and analytical abilities and fosters independent scholarly inquiry.

The Master of Greek Philosophy cultivates advanced capacity for critical engagement with the key figures, texts, and ideas of the ancient and Byzantine Greek philosophical tradition, preparing graduates to integrate these insights in further scholarly research, higher education, ministry, or other cultural and professional spheres.