Degrees and Diplomas

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The UFT offers most degrees and diplomas awarded by the MCD; the majority of our students study for the Bachelor of Theology (24 units), the Graduate Diploma in Theology (6 units), or the Master of Divinity (18 units). The full range of awards we offer is listed below. These may be divided into three categories: undergraduate awards, for those who have no prior tertiary qualification or who wish to take a first degree in theology; graduate awards, for those who already have a tertiary degree in an area other than theology; and postgraduate awards, for those who have a tertiary qualification in theology and wish to proceed to a second degree in theology or to a higher research degree.

 

  Abbreviation Minimum time (full-time load)
Undergraduate awards    
Bachelor of Theology BTheol 3 years
Bachelor of Theology (Honours) BTheol(Hons) 3 + 1 years
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Theology BA/BTheol  
Graduate awards
Graduate Certificate in Theology GradCertTheol 1 semester
Graduate Diploma in Theology GradDipTheol 1 year
Graduate Diploma in Ministry GradDipMin 1 year
Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Care GradDipPastCare 1 year
Master of Divinity MDiv 3 years
Master of Divinity (Honours) MDiv(Hons) 3 years
Postgraduate awards
Master of Theological Studies MTS 3 semesters
Master of Ministry MMin 1 year
Master of Arts MA 1 year
Master of Theology MTheol 3 semesters
Doctor of Ministry Studies DMinStuds 3 years
Doctor of Philosophy PhD 4 years
Doctor of Theology DTheol 4 years

 

A prospectus and the relevant regulation for each award can be found on the MCD website under the headings 'Regulations' and 'Courses'. These explain the prerequisites, requirements, and duration of each award. Students may also enrol in a single subject without taking it towards a specific degree, or audit a unit.

 

In choosing an award, you should ask: have I got the necessary prerequisites? where do I want this award to lead? how much time do I have for study? can I complete the award within the maximum time? The UFT Dean is always happy to discuss your requirements to ensure you make the right choice.

 

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