Master of Liberal Arts

School of Philosophy & Theology

Are you looking for opportunities for spiritual and ethical development or want to learn more about philosophy or theology within the context of the Catholic faith and values? The Master of Liberal Arts degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia provides a stimulating exploration of the values and beliefs that underpin the University's Core Curriculum. This degree can be completed in 1 year full-time or the equivalent part-time and provides scope for spiritual and intellectual growth. Contact us to find out more. Start your spiritual journey today.

The Master of Liberal Arts provides a solid intellectual foundation and includes opportunities for students to engage in philosophical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and theological reflection in the Catholic tradition.

Our Master of Liberal Arts is designed as an entry award for which various exit pathways are available.

Successful completion of this course equips students with philosophical and theological skills derived from several hundred years of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition.

The program consists of 8 courses. Every student takes a course on Reason and Revelation, which is designed to help you see how philosophy and theology work together and to equip you to undertake your studies in philosophy and theology.

Then you can choose five more courses from a range of subjects in philosophy and theology, perhaps working toward a specialisation in Catholic Leadership. Finally, you will develop a supervised research project (worth two courses of your degree) in keeping with your interests and future career path.

A Master of Liberal Arts will prepare you for a range of careers in government, industry, journalism, creative arts or education.

Compulsory courses

• PHTH6002 Reason and Revelation
• FIVE Philosophy or Theology Electives

Supervised Dissertation in Philosophy and Theology (worth TWO courses)

Philosophy and Theology Electives:

For those focusing on Philosophy, students must choose either:

• PHIL6210 Philosophy of the Human Person, OR
• PHIL6050 Moral Philosophy

For those focusing on Theology, students must choose either:

• THEO6400 Christology, OR
• THEO6540 Trinity

Students should consult their Program Co-ordinator before choosing their discipline of focus.

For their remaining four electives, students are free to choose from any other 6000-level Philosophy (PHIL) or Theology (THEO) course offered at UNDA.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.