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CSU’s Graduate Diploma of Theology course is designed for people holding an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline other than theology, who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in this field.

About the course

Applicants with undergraduate degrees or equivalent in theology can undertake other postgraduate courses in theology. This course has been designed to allow people to upgrade their knowledge and skills and also improve professional performance and personal satisfaction.

Upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, it is expected that students will be able to:

• demonstrate competence in one of the following theological fields:
  • Biblical Studies
  • Systematic Theology
  • Church History
  • Pastoral and Worship Studies
• demonstrate and articulate a broad understanding of the scope and disciplines of theological study
• demonstrate skills of theological reflection

Graduate Diploma of Theology

How to apply

Choose your preferred method. Make note of the admission code as you will need this to complete your application. More information on application closing dates.

Course structure

To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 64 points comprising six core subjects and two restricted electives.

Core subjects
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL461 Being the Church
THL407 Jesus the Christ
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL410 The Christian Church to 500CE 

Upon successful completion of THL460, THL408, THL409 and one other chosen core subject, students may choose to exit with the award Graduate Certificate in Theology.

Restrictive electives
Students must choose two from:
THL416 Hebrew 1
THL417 New Testament Greek 1
THL418 Introduction to Christian Ministry
THL419 Reformation Church History
THL426 The Diaconate in History and Contemporary Development
THL440 Anglican Foundations
THL441 Uniting Church Studies
THL438 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL486 The Practice of Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia

Enrolment pattern

Full-time
Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL410 The Christian Church to 500CE
[          ] Restricted Elective

Session 2
THL461 Being the Church
THL407 Jesus the Christ
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
[          ] Restricted Elective

Upon successful completion of THL460, THL408, THL409 and one other chosen core subject, students may choose to exit with the award Graduate Certificate in Theology.

Part-time
Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies

Session 2
THL461 Being the Church
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies

Upon successful completion of THL460, THL408, THL409 and one other chosen core subject, students may choose to exit with the award Graduate Certificate in Theology.

Session 3
THL410 The Christian Church to 500CE
[          ] Restricted Elective

Session 4
THL407 Jesus the Christ
[          ] Restricted Elective

Admission requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.

About Distance Education

The following information gives you an overview of studying by distance education.

Course materials
When studying by distance education you may receive:

• course materials divided into topics, organised into week-long schedules prepared by acknowledged experts in distance learning
• study modules containing activities designed to encourage participants to apply ideas to their own jobs
• assignments designed to test the mastery and application of course materials, that are carefully assessed before feedback is provided
• resource materials containing interesting, practical or contentious views
• computer-based education packages to support some topics.

Distance education students usually study two 8 point subjects per semester. More or fewer subjects may be studied in consultation with the Course Coordinator.

Staff & student contact

Teleconferencing
Telephone tutorials may also be used to supplement face-to-face contact between students and academic staff. Conference calls enable several students, either at home or at a common location, to participate in a group tutorial with academic staff.

Direct telephone contact and email
Students are encouraged to maintain direct contact with staff by telephone or email. Office telephone numbers and email addresses will be supplied and telephone answering services are available in the offices of Course Coordinators. Students will also be advised of numbers for the School's central telephone answering and facsimile machines.

Online forums
Students may participate in various forums online, enabling direct and instant contact with staff and other students.

Contacts

For all inquiries about Charles Sturt University courses, please contact info.csu on:

Telephone: 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) Telephone: +61 2 6338 6077 (outside Australia) Facsimile: (02) 6338 6001 (within Australia) Facsimile: +61 2 6338 6001 (outside Australia) Email: inquiry@csu.edu.au Web inquiry: www.csu.edu.au/student/contact Web: info.csu.edu.au