Master of Applied Theology
Programme Summary
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.
Programme Outline
The programme of study for each student will be designed, as much as possible, to meet the individual needs and interests the students.
Each programme will total 240 credits and must include either:
- Four courses from those on offer at Level 8, including MA801 Research Methods in Applied Theology and a 120 credit thesis.
- Five courses from those on offer at Level 8, including MA801 Research Methods in Applied Theology and a 90 credit thesis.
Our courses in 2018 are:
- Special Topic (Missions): Christian Mission in a Changing World – Dr George Wieland
- Inner Healing – Dr Phil Halstead
- Special Topic (Theology): Being Human – Dr Marc Cortez
- Special Topic: Holy Spirit Leadership and Practice – Dr Frank D. Macchia and Dr Myk Habets
For more information on each course view the Academic Course Descriptions 2018
For a full list of courses view our Academic Schedule of Courses 2018
Programme Objectives
Upon completion graduates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Assess critically the most recent published research in applied theology.
- Reflect critically on issues of society and contemporary life from advanced, appropriate, and soundly-based biblical and theological perspectives.
- Develop critical skills in the interpretation of biblical texts and theological evaluation.
- Analyse life contexts for contemporary ecclesial and missional practice in Aotearoa, New Zealand and related contexts.
- Implement assessment skills including, finding strengths, weaknesses, multiple options, as well as identifying obstacles.
- Evidence planning skills including, the collaborative construction of preferred outcomes, finding ways around obstacles, ways to mobilize strengths and resources to achieve
- Practise interdisciplinary research skills.
- Display advanced, independent, critical research, and writing skills that insightfully interact with existing scholarship in a chosen area of study.
- Practise self-discipline, and demonstrate the ability to plan and achieve goals
Entry Requirements
An applicant will normally have completed one of the following:
- a recognised undergraduate degree in theology or Christian ministry with a grade point average of B in courses of the undergraduate programme at levels 6 and 7 (or equivalent).
- a professional or other qualification which, in the judgement of the Academic Director, can be recognised as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in theology or Christian ministry.
An applicant who does not meet these requirements but who has completed a recognised undergraduate degree in a discipline other than theology or Christian ministry may be admitted as a candidate following successful completion of a bridging programme of study as determined by the Academic Director.
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
What is the cost?
See our full Fees Schedule for costs
What courses are part of the Programme?
View our Postgraduate Timetable
Alumni Stories
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It’s really worthwhile not just for your professional development but also the spiritual aspect where you are learning and growing in an area that’s of interest to you.
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