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29 SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY MASTER OF ARTS (PHILOSOPHY) Duration: Two years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: FEE-HELP The Master of Arts (Philosophy) allows students to further explore their interest in philosophy which can help develop their current professional skills. Students cover diverse areas such as Natural Law, Cosmology, History of Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Philosophy of Language and Moral Philosophy, depending on the student’s choice of courses. A Supervised Research Project allows a close reading and analysis of a particular philosophical text. SAMPLE COURSES History of Philosophy – Ancient Metaphysics – Theories of Being and Existence Natural Law Philosophy of Love and Friendship Political Philosophy Special Topics in Philosophy THEOLOGY GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY Duration: One year full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: FEE-HELP The Graduate Diploma of Theology is designed for those with no previous background in theological studies, who wish to update their knowledge, are preparing for, or are involved in pastoral ministry, or who wish to pursue such studies for reasons of personal and spiritual growth. The Graduate Diploma of Theology is available as a fully online blended learning program, with all eight courses available via eLearning on the University Blackboard eLearning Portal. Courses available in Theology cover five discipline areas: ›› Scripture ›› Church History ›› Systematic Theology ›› Moral Theology ›› Pastoral Theology MASTER OF ARTS (THEOLOGY) Duration: Two years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: FEE-HELP Education in Theology is indispensable to a person’s development of faith as it is central to the exercise of all ministries, lay and ordained, directed toward the communication and sharing of that faith. The Master of Arts (Theology) is designed for those with an undergraduate degree who wish to undertake further study in theology, while providing a firm foundation for independent research. The program offers an opportunity for students to explore a variety of theological areas after completing a number of foundational courses. SAMPLE COURSES Reason and Revelation Christology Mystery of Christ: Church and Sacrament Foundations of Moral Theology FIND OUT MORE NOTREDAME.EDU.AU PHILOSOPHY & THEOLOGY