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The Degree of Master of Theology – MTheol

New admissions into the Master of Theology were suspended in 2023 for 2024 onwards. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.

The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

either

a completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Theology (Honours) with at least Second Class Honours, First Division, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Theology with at least Merit, or an equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative

and

c approval from the Academic Head or nominee.

Duration and Total Points Value

2 A student enrolled for this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Structure and Content

3 Research Masters

Of the 120 points required for this degree a student must complete a thesis as listed in the Master of Theology Schedule.

4 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

Thesis

5 a The thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the Postgraduate Adviser in Theology.

b The thesis is to be based on original research and the research topic is to be approved by the Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Honours

6 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

Variations

7 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

Amendment

8 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2015.

Master of Theology (MTheol) Schedule

Requirement:

Research Masters

120 points: THEOLOGY 796 Thesis

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