At St Mark’s National Theological Centre, Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidates benefit from dedicated, expert supervision that fosters both academic excellence and spiritual depth. As part of Charles Sturt University’s School of Theology, St Mark’s offers supervision from highly qualified and Charles Sturt-accredited scholars who are leaders in their fields and grounded in the Christian tradition. Each student is supported by a supervisory team—typically comprising a principal supervisor based at St Mark’s and one or more co-supervisors—ensuring a breadth of insight and guidance. Our approach is student-centred and collaborative, with regular meetings, milestone reviews, and access to a vibrant research culture. Candidates are encouraged to engage in seminars, academic events, and interdisciplinary dialogue, and are supported throughout their journey by a community committed to thoughtful, faithful, and transformative theological research.
At St Mark’s, HDR supervision is a structured, collaborative process designed to support your success from enrolment to thesis submission.
Your supervisors will help you prepare for key Charles Sturt University milestones:
Finding the right principal supervisor is a key step in your HDR journey. At St Mark’s, we encourage prospective candidates to explore our academic staff profiles to identify a potential supervisor whose research interests align with their own. Once you’ve identified someone suitable, you’re welcome to reach out directly to discuss your proposed topic and supervision availability. If you’re unsure where to start, you can contact our HDR Coordinator, who can assist in matching you with a supervisor in your area of interest.
For more information: Contact the Charles Sturt Graduate Research Office
Co-supervisors are selected based on the specific needs of your research project and the expertise required to support it. After identifying a principal supervisor, you can work together to determine whether additional supervision is needed and who might best complement your project. Co-supervisors may be drawn from other academic staff at St Mark’s, from Charles Sturt University, or even from external institutions with Charles Sturt University approval. Your supervisory team will be finalised as part of the application and candidature confirmation process, ensuring the right combination of guidance and expertise for your research.
Download the list of recommended supervisor.
