Graduate Diploma of Theology
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Fees apply
The course is designed
for persons who wish to study theology, having undertaken tertiary education
previously in another area of study.
Enrolment through
Canberra Campus
Study mode
On campus full-time (also available to international students)
On campus part-time
Distance education
Normal course duration
Full-time 1 year (2 sessions)
Part-time 2 years (4
sessions)
Admission criteria
Applicants must hold an
undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an
undergraduate degree in Theology.
Graduation requirements
To graduate, students
must satisfactorily complete 64 points (normally equal to eight subjects).
Enrolment pattern
Part-time
Session 1 (Autumn)
THL103 Introduction to Biblical Studies
THL111 Introduction to Theological Studies
Session 2 (Spring)
[ ] Elective
and one from the following:
THL122 Pastoral Care and Counselling*
THL323 Worship 1 (The Liturgical Tradition)*
THL324 Worship 2 (The Extemporary Tradition)*
[ ] Elective
Session 3 (Autumn)
THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE
THL121 Introduction to Christian Ministry*
or
[ ] Elective
Session 4 (Spring)
[ ] Elective
[ ] Elective
*Students must
undertake one of these subjects, but may not complete more than one from this
group.
Restricted electives
Three electives must be
chosen from one of the following groups. The fourth elective must come from a
different group.
Group 1
THL203 Paul (in English)
THL205 Luke - Acts (in English)
THL208 The Gospels of Matthew and Mark
THL209 The Wisdom Literature
THL225 Aboriginal Culture and Spirituality
THL241 Hebrew 2
THL242 New Religious Movements, Cults and Sects
THL301 The General Epistles
THL303 Judaism and Early Christianity
THL304 The Pentateuch
THL307 The Johannine Literature
THL308 The Prophetic Literature
THL309 New Testament Theology
Group 2
THL112 Aspects of Christology
THL211 Creation and New Creation
THL212 The People of God
THL313 Feminist Issues in Theology
THL314 Sacramental Theology
THL316 The Christian Doctrine of God
THL317 Makers of Modern Theology
Group 3
THL132 The Western Christian Church 1500-1700 CE
THL231 Australian Religious History from 1788 CE
THL232 European Religious History
THL235 The Christian Church from 500-1500 CE
THL333 Eastern Orthodox Church Traditions from 1800 CE
THL425 The Mission & Expansion of Christianity
Group 4
THL122 Pastoral Care and Counselling
THL222 Pastoral Theology Classical & Modern
THL223 Christianity and Australian Society
THL325 Relationships, Loss and Trauma Counselling
THL421 Principles of Church Leadership
THL423 Mission and Evangelism
THL434 Spiritual Direction
THL426 The Diaconate in Historical and Contemporary Development
THL428 Advanced Pastoral Counselling
THL445 Psychosocial and Spiritual Development
THL447 Pastoral Care in Mental Health
THL451 Ethical and Theological Issues
Inquiries
Academic Administrator
Damian Palmer
School of Theology
Telephone: (02) 6273 1572
Facsimile: (02) 6273 4067
Email:
dpalmer@csu.edu.au