Graduate Diploma of Theology
Graduate Certificate in Theology
Graduate Certificate in Theology GradCertTh
Graduate Diploma of Theology GradDipTh
On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra
Online - United Theological College
On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra
Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.
Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Full-time 0.5 years (1.0 sessions)
Part-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.
Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.
No special Credit arrangements apply.
Graded Credit will be granted for subjects completed within the CSU Graduate Certificate in Theology.
Within the limitations of the Academic Credit Regulations of the University, Credit may be considered for Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Church History and Practical Theology subjects successfully completed at other institutions at the graduate level.
Credit is not permitted within the 32 point Graduate Certificate in Theology.
The Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.
All subjects have a value of 8 points.
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
The course consists of 32 credit points comprising 4 subjects (1 core and 3 restricted electives):
Core subject (8)
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
Restricted electives (24)
and three restricted electives (24) chosen from:
THL407 Jesus the Christ
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL410 Early Church History
THL416 Hebrew 1
THL417 New Testament Greek 1
THL418 Christian Ministry
THL419 The European Reformations
THL426 The Diaconate
THL438 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL440 Anglican Foundations
THL441 Uniting Church Studies
THL443 New Testament Greek 2
THL457 Hebrew 2
THL461 Being the Church
THL468 The Triune God
THL469 Homiletics
THL486 Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL487 World Religions and Christian Theology
THL490 Liturgical Theology
THL491 Practical Theology
THL493 Theological Ethics
THL498 Advanced Practical Theology
THL499 Sacramental Theology
MIN428 Pastoral Care
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY
The course consists of 64 credit points comprising 8 subjects (4 core subjects and 4 restricted electives):
Core subjects (32)
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL410 Early Church History
Restricted electives (32)
and four restricted electives (32) chosen from:
THL407 Jesus the Christ
THL416 Hebrew 1
THL417 New Testament Greek 1
THL418 Christian Ministry
THL419 The European Reformations
THL426 The Diaconate
THL438 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL440 Anglican Foundations
THL441 Uniting Church Studies
THL443 New Testament Greek 2
THL457 Hebrew 2
THL461 Being the Church
THL468 The Triune God
THL469 Homiletics
THL486 Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia
THL487 World Religions and Christian Theology
THL490 Liturgical Theology
THL491 Practical Theology
THL493 Theological Ethics
THL498 Advanced Practical Theology
THL499 Sacramental Theology
MIN428 Pastoral Care
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
N.b. While it is possible to complete the Graduate Certificate in Theology in one session, this is not advisable.
FULL-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
PART-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
[Restricted Elective]
Year 1 - Session 2
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF THEOLOGY
FULL-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL410 Early Church History
[Restricted Elective]
Year 1 - Session 2
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
PART-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
Year 1 - Session 2
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
[Restricted Elective]
Year 2 - Session 1
THL410 Early Church History
[Restricted Elective]
Year 2 - Session 2
[Restricted Elective]
[Restricted Elective]
Please note that the following subjects may contain a Residential School component. Further details of Residential School requirements are located via the subject page
MIN428 Pastoral Care
THL407 Jesus the Christ
THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
THL410 Early Church History
THL417 New Testament Greek 1
THL418 Christian Ministry
THL419 The European Reformations
THL426 The Diaconate
THL438 Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
THL461 Being the Church
THL469 Homiletics
THL490 Liturgical Theology
THL491 Practical Theology
Enrolled students can find further information about CSU Residential Schools via at About Residential School
For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: April 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.