To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed:

1. an undergraduate degree in Theology (or equivalent) with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A, or

2. a. a Master of Theological Studies with a distinction average or higher in THEL623 Theology Project C and THEL619 Introduction to Theological and Philosophical Research (or equivalent), and

b. a specialisation in one of the theological disciplines, or philosophy as it relates to theology.

Meeting the requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration.

An applicant seeking admission on the basis of a qualification undertaken in a language other than English must satisfy the English language proficiency requirements set by the University. This is an overall academic IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all tests).
TOEFL - Internet based total of 79: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening