1997 Postgraduate Handbook

Graduate Diploma of Theology

Fees apply

The course is designed for persons who wish to study theology, having undertaken tertiary education previously in another area of study. This course has been designed to assist church and lay leaders to upgrade their knowledge and skills with a view to improved professional performance and personal satisfaction.

Enrolment through

Canberra campus

Study mode

On campus full-time
On campus part-time
Distance education

Normal course duration

Full-time 1 year (2 sessions)
Part-time 2 years (4 sessions)

Admission requirements

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

Course requirements

Students must satisfactorily complete 64 subject points (normally equal to eight subjects).

Course structure

Part-time mode

Session 1 (Autumn)

• THL103 Introduction to Biblical Studies
• THL111 Introduction to Theological Studies

Session 2 (Spring)

• THL131 The Christian Church to 500 CE
• THL121 Introduction to Christian Ministry

• or
  • THL122 Pastoral Care & Counselling
• or
  • THL323 Worship 1 (The Liturgical Tradition)
• or
  • THL324 Worship 2 (The Extemporary Tradition)

Session 3 (Autumn)

• [ ] Elective
• [ ] Elective

Session 4 (Spring)

• [ ] Elective
• [ ] Elective

NOTE: Only three (3) elective subjects may come from the one group.

Electives Group 1

• THL202 New Testament Theology
• THL203 Paul (in English)
• THL205 Luke - Acts (in English)
• THL301 The General Epistles
• THL303 Judaism & Early Christianity
• THL304 The Pentateuch
• THL305 The Eighth Century (BC) Prophets

Electives Group 2

• THL112 Aspects of Christology
• THL211 Creation & New Creation
• THL212 The People of God
• THL311 Narrative Theology
• THL313 Feminist Issues in Theology
• THL314 Sacramental Theology
• THL316 The Christian Doctrine of God

Electives Group 3

• THL231 Australian Religious History from 1788 CE
• THL232 European Religious History
• THL235 The Christian Church from 500 CE - 1500 CE
• THL333 Eastern Orthodox Church Traditions from 1800 CE
• THL425 The Mission & Expansion of Christianity

Electives Group 4

• THL122 Pastoral Care & Counselling
• THL222 Pastoral Theology Classical & Modern
• THL223 Christianity & Australian Society
• THL321 Church Mission & Leadership
• THL325 Relationships, Loss & Trauma Counselling
• THL426 The Diaconate in Historical & Contemporary Development
• THL428 Advanced Pastoral Counselling

Inquiries

Academic Administrator
Mrs Merilyn Clark
School of Theology
Telephone: (06) 273 1572
Facsimile: (06) 273 4067

Last Revised: 25 November 1996.