SYDNEY • AUSTRALIA
COURSE PROSPECTUS
WELCOME TO MOORE COLLEGE
Welcome to Moore College. We are thrilled you are seriously considering studying with us.
Moore College is committed to preparing men and women as effectively as possible for life and ministry in today’s world. The various parts of College life (the program of study together with the opportunities for informal learning and for the service of each other) are all vital parts of this preparation.
We learn together as part of a community of faith and discipleship. We provide study in a variety of modes (online, part-time, full-time) but the core ministry preparation we provide is full-time and face-to-face precisely because Christian ministry is full-time and faceto-face. Mentoring, pastoral care, and the practice of ministry go hand in hand with instruction and research here at Moore College.
What a wonderful privilege it is to be studying God’s word together and preparing to share his amazing grace with the world. I hope that this Course Information Guide will provide both a snapshot of the College and some useful information as you consider your next step. However, the greatest resource of the College is its people. Please do not hesitate to ask the faculty, staff, or our students about any aspect of College life.
May God richly bless you as you prepare with us to take the gospel to the nations and to play your part in building up his people.
Mark Thompson Principal
Note:
Diploma of Biblical Theology (online)
Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission & Ministry (AdvDBMM)
BTh & ThM graduates may apply for entry into the MA (Theol) with advanced standing.
Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry
AdvDBMM graduates may apply for entry into Yr 2 with advanced standing Master of Arts (Theology)
BTh/ThM & MA (Theol) graduates may apply for entry into the MTh or PhD.
ON CAMPUS COURSES
Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework) (BTh/ThM)
CRICOS Codes: 041656J (BTh)/111610F (ThM)
Full-time: 4 years; part-time study available for 1st year stage
The Bachelor of Theology/Master of Theology (Coursework) (BTh/ThM) is the central award of the College and provides a biblical and theological foundation for those preparing for a lifetime of full-time Christian ministry.
It is a combined four-year undergraduate/ postgraduate course. The BTh (AQF 7) course component provides breadth and depth in knowledge of theology and ministry. The ThM (AQF 9) course component enables students to demonstrate learning outcomes necessary for the ministry roles for which the College prepares graduates. In particular, the ThM aims to produce graduates that apply critical thinking to theories of ministry practice, are able to engage with recent developments in scholarship and are positioned for further study or research.
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
CRICOS Code: 041656J
Full-time: 3 years; part-time study available for 1st year stage
The BTh is designed to provide a breadth and depth in knowledge of theology and ministry. It consists of all subjects of the first three years of the BTh/ThM with the exception that the BTh finishes with a capstone unit which allows students to bring together their learning through the course.
For a full list of courses, admissions requirements and fees, visit www.moore.edu.au/courses
Advanced Diploma of Bible, Mission and Ministry (AdvDBMM)
CRICOS Code: 094331C
Full-time: 1 year; part-time study available
The AdvDBMM has been designed for men and women who desire a stronger biblical foundation, with elective units tailored to meet specific mission, ministry, music or women’s ministry needs. The AdvDBMM shares the same biblical, theological and ministry foundations as the BTh/ThM, and when students opt for the Greek electives they become eligible to apply for the second year of the BTh/ThM.
Missions
Core Units
BS141 Biblical Theology
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
CT100 Doctrine 1
Core Specialisation Units
CT125 Overview of Church History*
Or
CT111 Thinking as a Theologian
CM161 World Religions and the Gospel
CM153 Cross Cultural Christian Communication
Lay Ministry
BS141 Biblical Theology
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
CT100 Doctrine 1
CT125 Overview of Church History* Or
CT111 Thinking as a Theologian
CM105 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
CM153 Cross Cultural Christian Communication
Electives (for all four specialisations)
BS102 Greek 1A and
BS103 Greek 1B
BS102 Greek 1A and
BS103 Greek 1B
Women’s Ministry
BS141 Biblical Theology
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
CT100 Doctrine 1
CT125 Overview of Church History* Or
CT111 Thinking as a Theologian
CM182 Influences on and Issues for Australian Christian Women
CM184 Ministries of Women
BS102 Greek 1A and
BS103 Greek 1B
Music Ministry
BS141 Biblical Theology
BS111 Old Testament 1
BS121 New Testament 1
CM102 Ministry & Mission 1
CT100 Doctrine 1
CT125 Overview of Church History*
Or
CT111 Thinking as a Theologian
CM132 Music Ministry Leadership
CM172 Church, Music and Worship
BS102 Greek 1A and
BS103 Greek 1B Or Or Or Or
CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts* and
BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application*
CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts* and
BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application*
*Advanced Diploma units only. Non-tranferable to the BTh.
CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts* and
BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application*
CM130 Leadership in Various Ministry Contexts* and
BS130 Biblical Interpretation and Application*
For part-time schedules please contact our Future Students team at future.students@moore.edu.au
ONLINE COURSES
Diploma of Biblical Theology (DBT)
Full-time: 1 year, part-time study available
Mode: Online
The DBT is a great accredited course for people involved in ministry leadership in their local context, as they grow in knowing God and making Him known.
DBT Units
Biblical Studies
Biblical Theology
The Gospel of Mark
Letters of Paul
The Twelve Prophets
The Pentateuch
Christian Thought
Church History
Written Word of God
The Cross of Christ
Apologetics
Christian Ministry
Engaging with Islam
Making Disciples
For admission requirements and fees, visit: www.moore.edu.au/courses
Moore PTC
Unaccredited
Flexible: 22 units
Mode: Online
The Moore Preliminary Theological Certificate is an affordable unaccredited course that will help you grow in your personal knowledge of God’s Word and equip you to better serve your church. You can study on your own or with a group of friends.
PTC Core Units
As a taster, here are the PTC Level 1 units you can do:
Introduction to the Bible
Biblical Theology 1*
Promise to Fulfilment
Biblical Theology 2*
Pentateuch
Old Testament 1
Mark
New Testament 1*
Knowledge of God Doctrine 1*
*These PTC units are accepted as the academic component of the Anglican Community Chaplain award. For further information about Community Chaplaincy pathways please contact Evangelism and New Churches encministries.org.au/ministry/community-chaplains
Ephesians
For a full list of units, fees and to register, visit www.moore.edu.au/ptc
FURTHER STUDY
Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry (GCAM)
Full-time: 0.5 year (equivalent), only available part-time
Moore College is the ordination training college of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. The Graduate Certificate of Anglican Ministry is an award for those seeking ordination in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney who have not completed theological studies at Moore College.
Master of Arts (Theology) (MA(Theol))
CRICOS Code: 041657G
Full-time: 2 years; part-time: 3-6 years
The MA (Theol) course is aimed at providing continuing education in biblical, theological and contemporary ministry issues for graduates in full-time ministry. Students in the program are assumed to be building on the knowledge and skills they developed in the undergraduate degree, or equivalent programs. All MA (Theol) units are offered only as intensives on campus.
For a full list of courses, admissions requirements and fees, visit www.moore.edu.au/postgraduate
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH
Master of Theology (MTh)
CRICOS Code: 041658G
Full-time: 2 years; part-time: 4-6 years
The MTh is a postgraduate research award and is aimed at specifically equipping graduates for future teaching ministries. Research is conducted in the fields of Biblical Studies, Christian Thought or Christian Ministry.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
CRICOS Code: 087944K
Full-time: 3-4 years; part-time: 6-8 years
The PhD aims to equip qualified persons for a vocation of teaching and research in theological colleges and universities and for the scholarly enhancement of Christian ministry. The thesis is expected to demonstrate a significant and original contribution to the candidate’s field of study.
PARTNERING WITH YOU IN YOUR CURRENT MINISTRY
Many of our resources aim to encourage and support you in your current ministries.
The Centre for Christian Living (CCL) aims to help Christians bring biblical ethics to everyday issues. All their resources are free of charge and include regular public lectures, blog posts, essays, videos and talks online. ccl.moore.edu.au
The Centre for Global Mission (CGM) provides high quality, Bible-based theological training resources to churches and ministries around the world to equip people for Christian Ministry. Our website has recordings of public lectures which aim to help you think through cross cultural ministry as well as prayer points for CGM and our global partners. cgm.moore.edu.au
Our online and part-time courses are designed for those wanting to be better equipped for ministry who are not able to study on campus full-time. Whatever your current circumstances, we welcome the opportunity to meet with you or answer your questions. Please call us on (+612) 9577 9999 and ask for the Future Students team or email us at future.students@moore.edu.au More information can also be found at future.moore.edu.au
PARTNERING WITH YOU IN YOUR FUTURE MINISTRY
Moore College has an ongoing function in the lives of our graduates in their ministry across Australia and the world, growing, supporting and resourcing them in their kingdom work.
The Priscilla & Aquila (P&A) Centre is focused on encouraging the ministries of women in partnership with men. An annual one-day conference as well as evening lectures are held throughout the year. The website includes training papers and a catalogue of articles, journals, videos and audio files. paa.moore.edu.au
JOHN CHAPMAN PREACHING CLINIC
The John Chapman Preaching Clinic affords bible teachers to go away and work on their preaching skills together. Come and enjoy group seminars and preaching groups where every delegate has the opportunity to preach and receive feedback on their most recent sermon. jcpc.moore.edu.au
For your professional development the Centre for Ministry Development (CMD) provides personal consultations, conferences and workshops on various aspects of ministry life. cmd.moore.edu.au
The Donald Robinson Library began with the opening of the College in 1856. Today the Library’s growing collections include over 100,000 volumes onsite as well as online manuscripts, journals and e-books. All alumni are eligible for lifetime membership of the Donald Robinson Library. library.moore.edu.au
To receive support through resources, prayer and hosting reunions please visit moore.edu.au/alumni
Biblical – the Bible is at the centre of everything we do. We read the text in depth, understand it in light of the unfolding message of Scripture as a whole, and learn to teach what it teaches.
Theological – we train students to think theologically. This means understanding how everything connects to God and his great plan so that we enable our graduates to apply biblical truth to any current and future situation.
Reformed-Evangelical – the Bible’s good news is that salvation comes through Christ alone, grounded in grace alone, leading to justification by faith alone, on the authority of Scripture alone, all to the glory of God alone. Everything we do is characterised by this gospel.
Missional – the global mission of the Lord Jesus Christ drives everything we do. We prepare men and women to faithfully proclaim the gospel of salvation and new life in Christ throughout the world.
Communal – we are committed to ministry education and character formation based on learning in community. Formal learning is just the beginning: we are shaped as Christian disciples, as we do life together in community.