Graduate Diploma of Divinity

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  • 1
    Year Full Time
  • 96
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: GDDIV20
  • 4
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students
    Cricos code: 054685G (English); 083093C (Chinese)

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level, and provides training which combines articulation of this story and message with their application and practice in the contemporary world.
  • The course will be based on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in the fields of:
    • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB)
    • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Develop understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
    • Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice (EM, PC, DE)

Course Structure

96 credit points over 1 year (F/T)

Primary Course Discipline
  • 24cps from the following units:
    • OT001-812, OT002-812, OT003-812, BB001-812, BB002-812, BB003-812, NT001-812, NT002-812, NT003-812
  • 12cps from CH / TH / PE units at level 8 or above
Credit Electives
  • 60cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 8 or above.

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

Language requirements: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking 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

  • MDIV20
  • MICS20
  • MMIN20
  • MML20
  • MTS20

Exit Options

  • GCDIV20

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 up-to-date advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of ‘Divinity’

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Divinity

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize advanced Divinity scholarship in inquiry-based learning

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on advanced Divinity issues by using recognized source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

Communication

5. Present advanced Divinity ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. As leader and in groups, apply advanced understanding of Divinity in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement With the World

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

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

Fees

$11,904 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.