Australia

Graduate Diploma of Divinity

ProviderAustralian University of Theology

Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level, and provides training that combines articulation of this story and message with their application and practice in the contemporary world. It is important to explain that studying theology in the graduate stream is referred to as divinity. This is a course offered to those who already hold a bachelors degree in any non-theological field and now you would like to study Christian theology.

Graduate DiplomaArts and humanitiesOfficial
Course code
CRICOS 054685GProgram CRICOS-054685G
Campus
Brisbane School of Theology / Burwood / Christ College / Gaythorne / Melbourne School of Theology - Wantirna campus / Morling College - Macquarie Park campus / Morling College - Perth campus / Online / Queensland Theological College / Reformed Theological College / Ridley College / Sydney Missionary & Bible College (Croydon Park) / Sydney Missionary and Bible College (Croydon) / Toowong / Waurn Ponds, Geelong1 Cross Street

Course overview

Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level, and provides training that combines articulation of this story and message with their application and practice in the contemporary world. It is important to explain that studying theology in the graduate stream is referred to as divinity. This is a course offered to those who already hold a bachelors degree in any non-theological field and now you would like to study Christian theology.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. A bachelor degree 2. Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent 3. Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent 4. Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent.; Alternative admission to the Graduate Certificate of Divinity or the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health on individual application to the ACT Registrar including 5 years’ ministry or relevant industry experience (paid or unpaid) and written support of a referee who holds a relevant Masters degree from the ACT or equivalent and successful completion of a previous qualification at AQF Level 5 or above and being at least 25 years of age. Requirements for demonstration of academic suitability is determined at the discretion of the ACT Registrar, who will only admit applicants on a case by case basis who in the ACT Registrar’s belief are likely to be successful in Level 8 units. The principles considered in assessing an application under this clause include: accommodating student diversity by including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by identified groups and creating equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students’ backgrounds and specific consideration for the recruitment, admission, participation and completion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and ensuring that admitted students have the academic preparation needed to participate in their intended study, and no known limitations that would be expected to impede their progression and completion. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Divinity or the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health under this admission pathway, students can articulate to other postgraduate courses which normally would have required the completion of a bachelor degree for admission. 5. Bachelor level degree or equivalent from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    1. A bachelor degree 2. Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent 3. Completed three year non-theological bachelor degree or equivalent 4. Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent.; Alternative admission to the Graduate Certificate of Divinity or the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health on individual application to the ACT Registrar including 5 years’ ministry or relevant industry experience (paid or unpaid) and written support of a referee who holds a relevant Masters degree from the ACT or equivalent and successful completion of a previous qualification at AQF Level 5 or above and being at least 25 years of age. Requirements for demonstration of academic suitability is determined at the discretion of the ACT Registrar, who will only admit applicants on a case by case basis who in the ACT Registrar’s belief are likely to be successful in Level 8 units. The principles considered in assessing an application under this clause include: accommodating student diversity by including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by identified groups and creating equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students’ backgrounds and specific consideration for the recruitment, admission, participation and completion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and ensuring that admitted students have the academic preparation needed to participate in their intended study, and no known limitations that would be expected to impede their progression and completion. On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Divinity or the Graduate Certificate of Pastoral Care for Mental Health under this admission pathway, students can articulate to other postgraduate courses which normally would have required the completion of a bachelor degree for admission. 5. Bachelor level degree or equivalent from an Australian university or other approved higher education provider.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$31,632per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Brisbane School of Theology

    Primary

    1 Cross Street, TOOWONG, QLD

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  • Burwood

    1 Clarence Street, BURWOOD, NSW, 2134, BURWOOD, NSW

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  • Christ College

    1 Clarence St, BURWOOD, NSW

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  • Gaythorne

    53 Prospect Road, GAYTHORNE, QLD, 4051, GAYTHORNE, QLD

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  • Melbourne School of Theology - Wantirna campus

    5 Burwood Highway, Wantirna, VIC

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  • Morling College - Macquarie Park campus

    122 Herring Rd, MACQUARIE PARK, NSW

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  • Morling College - Perth campus

    20 Hayman Road, BENTLEY, WA

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  • Online

    Level 5 33 York Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Sydney, NSW

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  • Queensland Theological College

    369 Boundary Street, Spring Hill, QLD

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  • Reformed Theological College

    221 Queen St, Level 3, Melbourne, VIC

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  • Ridley College

    170 The Avenue, Parkville, VIC

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  • Sydney Missionary & Bible College (Croydon Park)

    140 Croydon Ave, Croydon Park, NSW

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  • Sydney Missionary and Bible College (Croydon)

    43 Badminton Rd, CROYDON, NSW

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  • Toowong

    1 Cross Street, TOOWONG, QLD, 4066, TOOWONG, QLD

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  • Waurn Ponds, Geelong

    125 Pigdons Road, WAURN PONDS, VIC, 3216, WAURN PONDS, VIC

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma of Divinitymalyon.edu.au
  2. Australian University of Theologyaut.edu.au
  3. Australian University of Theology AdmissionsOfficial source
  4. Australian University of Theology Graduate Certificate of DivinityOfficial source
  5. Australian University of Theology Master of MinistryOfficial source
  6. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source

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