Graduate Diploma of Theology Articulated Set

includes:

Graduate Diploma of Theology
Graduate Certificate in Theology

Awards

The course includes the following awards:

Graduate Certificate in Theology GradCertTh

Graduate Diploma of Theology GradDipTh

Availability

Graduate Certificate in Theology (1310TH)

On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra
Online - United Theological College

Graduate Diploma of Theology (1604TH)

On Campus - Canberra
On Campus - United Theological College
Online - Canberra

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal Course Duration

Graduate Diploma of Theology

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Graduate Certificate in Theology

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.

Admission Criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Graduate Diploma of Theology

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

Graduate Certificate in Theology

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

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Graduate Diploma of 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.

Graduate Certificate in Theology

Credit is not permitted within the 32 point Graduate Certificate in Theology.

Articulation

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.

Graduation Requirement

Graduate Diploma of Theology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Graduate Certificate in Theology

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 32 points.

Course Structure

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

Enrolment Pattern

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]

Residential School

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

Contact

For further information about courses and subjects outlined in the CSU handbook please contact:

Current students

Future students

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.

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