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Carey Baptist College

Programme Detail: Master of Applied Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Master of Applied Theology
Type of Training Programme with multiple subsidiary courses
Reference Number
Description Up to 5 courses and either 90 or 120 credit thesis Can be studied full time or part time at own pace
Keywords Applied Theology research Methods Mission Ministry Leadership
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available New Zealand / Auckland; New Zealand / Countrywide
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible
Residential/Non Residential Non Residential
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Masters
Cost Range From US$1,000 to less than US$10,000
Actual Cost NZ$1842 per course
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 2 years full time
Average hours of study per week 40
Methods of instruction distance and block on site courses, field education, self guided study/reading, community life, supervision, lectures, reading
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 70
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 5
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes
Other Prerequisites There are three entry points for the Masters of Applied Theology depending on prior education and experience. Level 8 Entry – 240 credit : An applicant will normally have completed one of the following: a recognised undergraduate degree in Theology or 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 and Head Carey Graduate School, can be recognised as equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in theology or Christian ministry. Level 8 Entry – 180 credit : An applicant will normally have both: completed a recognised undergraduate degree in Theology or Ministry with a grade point average of B in courses of the undergraduate programme at levels 6 and 7 (or equivalent) AND Acquired professional/ministry experience and training that, in the judgement of the Academic Director and Head Carey Graduate School, warrants advanced standing Level 9 Entry – 120 credit: An applicant will normally have: A recognised 3-year Undergraduate degree in Theology or Christian Ministry with a grade point average of B in courses at Level 6 and 7, or equivalent, AND A recognised Postgraduate Diploma (eg: Carey’s Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Theology) in a related discipline wherein the applicant is deemed by the Academic Director as having completed an equivalent to the MA801 Research Methods in Applied Theology course This programme is open to full-time and part-time New Zealand students and full-time International students.
Qualifications gained Master of Applied Theology
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by Other Accreditation (see below)
Other Accrediting Bodies New Zealand Qualifications Authority