CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

You can study full or part-time at SCMOI, online from wherever you live in Australia and New Zealand.

Undergraduate courses
Entry to undergraduate courses requires an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of at least 60. Students may be admitted also on the basis of prior TAFE or tertiary education or Mature Age entry provisions.

Diploma of Ministry and Theology

Eight units, equivalent to one year of full-time study for the Bachelor of Theology. The course provides foundational knowledge and skills in Holy Scripture; Orthodox belief; contemporary issues; discipleship and self-management.

Bachelor of Theology

Twenty-four units, equivalent to three years full-time study. The course provides a strong foundation across the full range of theological disciplines with opportunities to apply knowledge in practical situations.

Postgraduate courses

The entry requirement for the Graduate Diploma in Divinity is an undergraduate degree in any field or approved equivalent. Master of Divinity applicants require to have successfully completed a three-year Bachelor’s degree in any field other than ministry or theology. Applicants should be aware that postgraduate courses are academically more rigorous than the corresponding undergraduate courses.

Graduate Diploma in Divinity

Eight units, equivalent to one year of full-time study, aimed at developing advanced knowledge and skills for innovative Christian leadership in a range of ordained and lay ministry settings and that prepares students for advanced research. On completion of three core units and one other unit, students may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Divinity.

Master of Divinity

Twenty-four units, three years full-time study or part-time equivalent. This outstanding course provides an advanced and integrated understanding of Holy Scripture, Christian theology, and of the nature of ministry and Christian discipleship.

What is your goal in studying at SCMOI?

If it is to

learn more about the Orthodox Faith and life of the Church
be equipped as a leader, advocate, communicator or Christian educator
complete an "all round" tertiary diploma or degree as a basis for further study
be better qualified to help in the work of a local parish

Then you should consider the FAITH and LIFE TRACK

If it is to

prepare for ordination in the Orthodox Church

Then you should start with the Bachelor of Theology degree. CLERGY TRACK

SS Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute

Orthodox Education for Faith and Life

CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

You can study full or part-time at SCMOI, online from wherever you live in Australia and New Zealand.

Undergraduate courses
Entry to undergraduate courses requires an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of at least 60. Students may be admitted also on the basis of prior TAFE or tertiary education or Mature Age entry provisions.

Diploma of Ministry and Theology

Eight units, equivalent to one year of full-time study for the Bachelor of Theology. The course provides foundational knowledge and skills in Holy Scripture; Orthodox belief; contemporary issues; discipleship and self-management.

Bachelor of Theology

Twenty-four units, equivalent to three years full-time study. The course provides a strong foundation across the full range of theological disciplines with opportunities to apply knowledge in practical situations.

Postgraduate courses

Master of Divinity

Twenty-four units, three years full-time study or part-time equivalent. This outstanding course provides an advanced and integrated understanding of Holy Scripture, Christian theology, and of the nature of ministry and Christian discipleship.

What is your goal in studying at SCMOI?

If it is to

learn more about the Orthodox Faith and life of the Church

be equipped as a leader, advocate, communicator or Christian educator

complete an "all round" tertiary diploma or degree as a basis for further study

be better qualified to help in the work of a local parish

Then you should consider the FAITH and LIFE TRACK

If it is to

prepare for ordination in the Orthodox Church

Then you should start with the Bachelor of Theology degree. CLERGY TRACK

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CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

You can study full or part-time at SCMOI, online from wherever you live in Australia and New Zealand.

Undergraduate courses Entry to undergraduate courses requires an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of at least 60. Students may be admitted also on the basis of prior TAFE or tertiary education or Mature Age entry provisions.

Diploma of Ministry and Theology Eight units, equivalent to one year of full-time study for the Bachelor of Theology. The course provides foundational knowledge and skills in Holy Scripture; Orthodox belief; contemporary issues; discipleship and self-management. ​​

Bachelor of Theology Twenty-four units, equivalent to three years full-time study. The course provides a strong foundation across the full range of theological disciplines with opportunities to apply knowledge in practical situations.

Postgraduate courses

Master of Divinity Twenty-four units, three years full-time study or part-time equivalent. This outstanding course provides an advanced and integrated understanding of Holy Scripture, Christian theology, and of the nature of ministry and Christian discipleship.

What is your goal in studying at SCMOI?

If it is to

learn more about the Orthodox Faith and life of the Church

be equipped as a leader, advocate, communicator or Christian educator

complete an "all round" tertiary diploma or degree as a basis for further study

be better qualified to help in the work of a local parish

Then you should consider the FAITH and LIFE TRACK

If it is to

prepare for ordination in the Orthodox Church

Then you should start with the Bachelor of Theology degree. CLERGY TRACK

Undergraduate courses
Entry to undergraduate courses requires an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of at least 60. Students may be admitted also on the basis of prior TAFE or tertiary education or Mature Age entry provisions.

Diploma of Ministry and Theology

Eight units, equivalent to one year of full-time study for the Bachelor of Theology. The course provides foundational knowledge and skills in Holy Scripture; Orthodox belief; contemporary issues; discipleship and self-management.

Bachelor of Theology

Twenty-four units, equivalent to three years full-time study. The course provides a strong foundation across the full range of theological disciplines with opportunities to apply knowledge in practical situations.

Master of Divinity

Twenty-four units, three years full-time study or part-time equivalent. This outstanding course provides an advanced and integrated understanding of Holy Scripture, Christian theology, and of the nature of ministry and Christian discipleship.