Carey’s Master of Applied Theology provides an advanced theological qualification for those who are committed to career-long education.
The Masters aims to support professional development for pastors, including senior pastors, and other Christian ministry and missional practitioners who have high levels of curriculum knowledge, research skills, and leadership capacity.
In addition the academic programme aims to equip students interested in advancing academic scholarship and research in the field of applied theology. It is therefore also intended as a pathway for those interested in continuing on to doctoral studies, particularly through one of the established pathways Carey has with Auckland University of Technology, Otago University, or other tertiary institutions.
There are three different starting points to the Masters of Applied Theology depending on your prior education and experience. The full programme is a 240 credit (two years full-time) and there are options for a 180 credit and 120 credit (thesis only) programme of study. Please refer to the entry requirements for further details.
120 Credit thesis only
This could be the option for you if you have an undergraduate Bachelor of Theology and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology and have studied Postgraduate Research Methods.
180 Credits
Parts of your ministry experience might count towards prior learning, as well as any post graduate study you have already done.
MA801 Research Methods in Applied Theology– Dr Sandy Kerr, Dr George Wieland
AND
90 or 120 credit thesis with the remainder of credits from the range of postgraduate courses on offer in 2021 which include:
MA804 Intercultural Bible Reading– Dr George Wieland
MA826 Kingdom Economics – Dr Michael Rhodes & Dr Sarah Harris
MA827 Theology, Race and Church – Dr Christa McKirland & Andrew Picard
MA828 Discipleship and Gospel Transformation – Dr Mick Duncan
MA821 Research Essay guided research option
240 Credits
MA801 Research Methods in Applied Theology – Dr Sandy Kerr, Dr George Wieland
AND
90 or 120 credit thesis with the remainder of credits from the range of postgraduate courses on offer in 2021 which include:
MA804 Intercultural Bible Reading– Dr George Wieland
MA826 Kingdom Economics – Dr Michael Rhodes & Dr Sarah Harris
MA827 Theology, Race and Church – Dr Christa McKirland & Andrew Picard
MA828 Discipleship and Gospel Transformation – Dr Mick Duncan
MA821 Research Essay guided research option
Upon completion graduates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
There are three entry points for the Master of Applied Theology depending on prior education and experience.
Level 8 Entry – 240 credit : An applicant will normally have completed one of the following:
Level 8 Entry – 180 credit : An applicant will normally have both:
Level 9 Entry – 120 credit: An applicant will normally have:
This programme is open to full-time and part-time New Zealand students and full-time International students.
For full information please see the Academic Regulations and Calendar.
International student admission requirements, including English language requirements, can be found here.
See our full Fees Schedule for costs
Scholarships are available. Contact us for more information.
View our 2021 Timetable
Note: The Schedule of courses in the Academic Regulations and Calendar indicates the planned cycle of what courses will be offered in which years.
However, please note that due to timetabling constraints and lecturer availability some courses may not be offered as planned.
Course selection and advice is provided via the Academic Registrar to ensure that your programme of study meets the requirements of the qualification you are enrolled in.