Diploma of Christian Studies

Apply now
Exit website and apply

You cannot apply through this website. Please visit the website of the college you want to apply for and fill out the form there. Select from the list below and click apply to exit this website.

Apply
Stay on site
  • 1
    Year Full Time
  • 96
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: DIPCS20
  • 6
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students
    Cricos code: 088086F (English)

Rationale

  • Introduces students at a foundation level to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application of this story to life in the world, including professional and vocational life.
  • A course in Christian Studies will be based on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated (through units in the fields of Bible & Languages and Christian Thought & History), and on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice (through units in the field of Ministry & Practice).
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
    • Develop particular practical ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice
    • Synthesise Christian understanding with particular occupational and/or life interests

Course Structure

96 credit points over 1 year (F/T)

Primary Course Discipline
  • A total of at least 24cps of units from CH or TH or PE or BB or OT or NT or LA, containing at least:
    • 8cps units from BB or OT or NT or LA, and
    • 8cps units from CH or TH or PE
  • At least 12cps units from PC and/or DE and/or EM
Credit Electives
  • At least 56cps Electives from any unit field

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

Admission Requirements

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 in the last two years, 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 requirements: 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. See English Language Proficiency Policy.

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy.

Articulation Options

  • ADVDIPM20
  • ADVDIPTH20
  • ASDEGMIN20
  • ASDEGTH20
  • BMIN20
  • BTH20

Exit Options

  • UCMIN20
  • UCTH20

Overseas Students

This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Discipline knowledge and understanding

1. Demonstrate essential knowledge and understanding of ‘Christian Studies’ as an academic discipline

2. Identify the essential biblical and theological foundations of Christian Studies

3. Recognise the spiritual and ethical implications of Christian Studies

Inquiry and analysis

4. Collect, summarize, and analyse information from standard biblical, theological and social scientific sources and scholarship

Problem solving and integration

5. Construct evidence-based perspectives and responses to essential issues within Christian Studies by using standard source materials and methods

Communication

6. Present essential ideas, knowledge and principles within Christian Studies of Theology and Ministry and Practice to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and professional practice

7. Under supervision, apply essential ‘Christian Studies’ understanding in ministry contexts, professional and vocational life, and the wider community

Engagement with the world

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

Continuous learning and professional development

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

Fees

$11,136 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2024 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

Approved for delivery at

Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.