Diploma of Theology

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  • 1
    Year Full Time
  • 96
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: DIPTH20
  • 5.5
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and articulation of this story and message in the contemporary world.
  • Concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:
    • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and
    • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
  • Provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection.
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and in Christian Thought & History
    • Develop practical ministry skills

Course Structure

96 credit points over 1 year (F/T)

Common Core
  • 24cps Old / New Testament Introduction (from OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512)
  • At least 8cps in TH / CH / PE
Primary Course Discipline
  • 24cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE
Credit Electives
  • At least 36cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 or above.

Admission Requirements

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR

Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

Overseas Students

This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students.

Learning Outcomes

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate essential knowledge of the Bible and Christian Thought as academic disciplines

2. Recognize the essential spiritual and ethical implications of biblical and theological knowledge and understanding

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, summarize, and analyse information from standard biblical and theological sources and scholarship

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives and responses to essential biblical and theological issues by using standard source materials and methods

Communication

5. Present essential biblical and theological ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. Under supervision, apply essential biblical and theological understanding in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement With the World

7. Engage with essential challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry

Fees

$9,600 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2020 course fees and credit points).

For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps

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