MASTER courses

Olivet Theological Seminary’s Master of Divinity program is designed to prepare men and women for faithful and effective leadership in the church and in global mission. Through advanced theological study, spiritual formation, and supervised ministry experience, students will deepen their understanding of God’s Word and develop the pastoral and leadership capacities necessary for long-term ministry. Students in the program will:

• Deepen their understanding of Scripture: Engage in advanced study of the Old and New Testaments, exploring biblical theology, interpretation, and the historical and cultural contexts of Scripture.
• Strengthen their theological foundation: Study systematic and historical theology in greater depth, gaining the ability to articulate Christian doctrine clearly and respond thoughtfully to contemporary theological and cultural challenges.
• Develop pastoral and ministry leadership skills: Receive practical training in preaching, pastoral care, discipleship, church leadership, evangelism, and mission, preparing them to shepherd congregations and lead ministry initiatives.
• Integrate theology and ministry practice: Through supervised ministry and reflective learning, connect theological knowledge with real-life ministry contexts in the church and community.
• Cultivate spiritual maturity and pastoral character: Grow in Christlike character, spiritual disciplines, and a lifelong commitment to serving God and caring for His people.

COURSE STRUCTURE  | 21 units/ 216 credit points (CP)

A8100 Critical Academic Skills in Theological Education (9cp)

A8112 Biblical Hebrews I (9cp)

A8122 New Testament Greek I (9cp)

B8110 Introduction to the Old Testament (9cp)

B8150 Introduction to the New Testament (9cp)

B9260 Pauline Literature and Theology (9cp)

B9261 Letter to the Romans (9cp)

B9262 1 & 2 Corinthians (9cp)

B9270 Unlocking John (9cp)

B9253 Interpreting the Four Gospels (9cp)

B9203 Hermeneutics of the Bible (9cp)

C8102 Pastoral Counselling in Ministry (9cp)

E8100 Principles of Christian Ethics (9cp)

H8100 Introduction to the Study of Christian History (9cp)

T8101 Introducing Theology (9cp)

T8105 Basic Christian Doctrines (9cp)

T9210 Christology and Soteriology (9cp)

P8150 Foundations of Pastoral Preaching (9cp)

P8185 A Year Long Supervised Introduction to Ministry (18cp) 

P9286 A Year Long Supervised Engagement with Team Ministry (18cp) 

P9287 A Year Long Supervised Experience in a Specialised Ministry (18cp)

2026 KEY DATES

Trimester 1

Start: 16/2/2026 

Census: 9/3/2026 

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: 27/3/2026

End: 10/5/2026 

Trimester 2

Start: 25/5/2026

Census: 15/6/2025

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: 3/7/2026

End: 16/8/2026

Trimester 3

Start: 31/8/2026

Census: 21/9/2026

Last day to withdraw without academic penalty: 9/10/2026

End: 22/11/2026

FEES

The tuition fee for one standard 9 credit point Master unit is AUD$2800. 

Year-long Supervised Ministry (AQF 9)  $5600

The admission fee is AUD$50.

Fees are for 2026. 

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. 80-100% discounts are applied for eligible students from countries with financial hardship. Please email info@olivet.org.au for further information.