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Graduate Diploma of Marriage and Family Studies
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Master of Theology (Marriage and Family)
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Master of Theology (Marriage and Family)
Introduction
In the spirit of Magnum Matrimonii Sacramentum the Master of Theology (Marriage and Family) degree is similar in structure to Masters programmes in other universities but provides instruction in Catholic philosophical and theological thought, as well as the human sciences and pastoral care.
This degree specializes in marriage and family studies by focusing attention on the fields of Christian anthropology, sacramentality and ethics. The programme prepares the graduate for various possible ministries. Optional courses allow for the programme to be tailored to the needs and interests of particular students.
Admissions
To be considered for admission to this Masters programme applicants must:
- have completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Marriage and Family Studies or have a good undergraduate degree from a recognized institution;
- in the opinion of the Dean, have a sufficient background in philosophy, theology and/or related disciplines; or have completed such Masters preliminary coursework as may be prescribed by the Dean; and
- have achieved an average grade of at least a Credit in their previous studies.
Programme Requirements
All candidates for the Master of Theology (Marriage and Family) must satisfactorily complete:
- 18 courses with an average grade of Credit; these will be undertaken over two to three years of full-time study or three to five years of part-time study;
- during their first year, a seminar (not for assessment or credit) in Research Method;
- such seminars, conferences and public lectures as are from time to time arranged;
- the comprehensive examination JP685; and
- a short thesis or two additional specialist courses.
In certain cases credit may be given for previous studies upon application to the Academic Council via the Dean.
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Curriculum
The curriculum for the Master of Theology (Marriage and Family) is ordinarily twenty of the following courses:
JP600 Philosophical Anthropology
JP601 Being, Knowing and Choosing
JP602 Philosophical Foundations of Bioethics
JP603 St Thomas for the 21st Century
JP620 Nature and Method of Theology
JP621 Biblical Theology of Marriage and the Family
JP622 Marriage in the Catholic Tradition
JP623 Theology of the Family as the Domestic Church
JP625 Theology of the Body
JP626 Theological Anthropology
JP627 Vatican II and John Paul II
JP628 New Evangelization in Post-Modern Culture
JP630/631 Themes in Systematic Theology
JP640 Foundations of Christian Moral Life
JP641 Virtues, Norms and Human Happiness
JP642 Redemption of Sexuality
JP647 Theology and Practice of Natural Family Planning
JP648 Natural Law, Life and Family
JP660 Social Science of Marriage and the Family
JP661 Psychology and Pastoral Care of the Family
JP662 Politics of Marriage, Family and Life
JP663 Parish and Family Ministry
JP664 Educating in Sexuality, Marriage, Family and Life
JP665 Issues in Family Law
JP667 Authority and Freedom
JP680 Research Method (not for assessment)
JP682 Short Masters Thesis (value: two courses)
One or more specialist courses
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