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University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Majoring in Religious Studies
- Dunedin, New Zealand
BA
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Perhaps a quarter of the world's population can be described as either Hindu or Buddhist, and many more live in cultures that have been deeply influenced by these religious traditions over the past two-to-three thousand years. However, to many people, Hinduism and Buddhism remain exotic, unfamiliar faiths. What do Hindus do? Who was the Buddha? Why are there so many deities? What is enlightenment?
University of Otago
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Buddhist Studies
- Dunedin, New Zealand
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (Coursework) Program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
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University of Otago
Master of Arts (Coursework) (MA(Coursework)) in Religious Studies
- Dunedin, New Zealand
MA
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master of Arts (Coursework) program is designed to give students the skills sought-after by employers around the globe, with a balance of specific subject knowledge plus broad-based transferable skills – such as oral and written communication, and analytical skills.
Laidlaw College
Doctor of Theology
- Auckland, New Zealand
PhD
On-Campus
English
Laidlaw Graduate School (LGS) may offer advice to students who wish to apply to the Australian College of Theology (ACT) to undertake their Doctor of Theology (ThD) degree and provide academic supervision. The ThD is the highest award of the ACT.
Laidlaw College
Master of Theology
- Auckland, New Zealand
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The Master of Theology (MTh) is a two-year (full-time equivalent) 180 or 240 credit degree. It provides an advanced level theological qualification for those who have already completed a recognized Bachelor’s degree in theology and want to upgrade their qualifications in a specific area or extend their understanding of Christian ministries.
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Studying theology and divinity in New Zealand means engaging with some of the world's oldest questions about belief, ethics, meaning, and human community. You'll examine sacred texts, religious history, and moral philosophy within a country shaped by both indigenous Māori spirituality and diverse global faith traditions.
The learning environment fosters genuine intellectual curiosity and encourages respectful engagement across worldviews. Your coursework will cover areas like comparative religion, biblical studies, pastoral care, and ethical theory. New Zealand's multicultural society makes this context particularly rich for applied coursework, where classroom discussions connect directly to real communities and contemporary issues.
A theology or divinity program prepares you for roles that extend well beyond religious ministry. Graduates move into chaplaincy, community development, education, social work, counseling, humanitarian organisations, and public policy, all fields where careful ethical reasoning and cross-cultural understanding are valued. The competencies you develop, including close textual analysis, reflective writing, and intercultural dialogue, travel well into sectors across the globe. Whether your interest is academic or vocational, this area of study offers genuinely transferable professional grounding.