Summary information

Postnominals

AdvDipTheolMin

Colleges where it can be studied
  • Australian Lutheran College
  • Catholic Theological College
  • Eva Burrows College
  • Pilgrim Theological College
  • St Athanasius College
  • Stirling Theological College
  • Trinity College Theological School
  • Whitley College
  • Yarra Theological Union
CRICOS code

075251E

Overseas students

Yes

AQF level

Level 6 – Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree

Study load
  • Part-time
  • Full-time
Study mode
  • Online
  • Blended (combination of Online and Face-to-face)
  • Face-to-face
Duration

Two years full-time or up to eight years part-time.

Cost of study

The Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry requires completion of 16 standard undergraduate units. Fees for 2021 are $1,704 per standard unit or $13,632 for a year of full-time study (8 units).

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Detailed information

What this course is about

The Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry builds on the Diploma in Theology by enabling students to deepen their understanding of the key theological disciplines of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought and History and in Ministry.  This is extended by further study in those disciplines and in the area of practical ministry studies. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry

  1. have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
  2. have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural knowledge and apply this to ministry practice.
  3. have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments, especially in relation to ministry tasks or worldview perspectives.
  4. apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through culturally relevant ministry practices.
  5. apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as practical support ministries or cultural and philosophical analysis.
Follow on study

Graduates may proceed to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology.

Admission

Admission dates
  • Admissions for first semester 2021 close on Friday 12 February 2021.
  • Admissions for second semester 2021 close on Friday 16 July 2021.
Admission criteria

Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent.

Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.

It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry.

How to Apply

Course structure

The Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry consists of 288 points of study:

  • 18 points in each of the disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Systematic Theology
  • 36 additional points from Field B (Biblical Studies) and/or Field C (Christian Thought and History)
  • 36 points from Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry)
  • A further 144 points

Academic dress

Academic gown

Black Bachelor gown

Headwear

None

Hood

None

Where to get further information

Find out more about our Student Profiles.

Enquire about this course

  • Please select the relevant student option. If you intend to apply for admission as an overseas student, refer to the field "Overseas students" in the summary information provided at the top of this page to check if it is possible for this course.