Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry

Summary information

Postnominals

AdvDipTheolMin

CRICOS code

075251E

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

Overseas students

Yes

AQF level

Level 6 – Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree

Study load

Part-time
Full-time

Duration

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

Cost of study

The AdvDipTheolMin requires completion of 16 standard undergraduate units. Fees for 2019 are $1,584 per unit or $12,672 for the course if studying full-time (eight 18-point 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

have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural knowledge and apply this to ministry practice.
have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments, especially in relation to ministry tasks or worldview perspectives.
apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through culturally relevant ministry practices.
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 2019 close on Friday 15 February 2019.
Admissions for second semester 2019 close on Friday 19 July 2019.

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

How to Enrol

Course structure

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

18 points of Old Testament
18 points of New Testament
18 points of Church History
18 points of Systematic Theology
36 additional points from Field B (Biblical Studies) and / or Field C (Christian Thought and History)
a further 180 points of study.

Academic dress

Academic gown

Black Bachelor gown

Headwear

None

Hood