Graduate Certificate in Divinity
The Graduate Certificate in Divinity allows students to explore areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines. It serves as an introduction to the broad field of study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Divinity
- have knowledge of key concepts in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
- have basic research, analysis and communication skills applicable to postgraduate study
- apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts.
The Graduate Certificate in Divinity consists of 3 standard Foundational or Elective units (72 points).
Units available for this award:
- AL9003L New Testament Greek A
- AL9004L New Testament Greek B
- BA8001L Introduction to the Old Testament (Foundational)
- BA8006L The Pentateuch (Foundational)
- BA9008L Prophets
- BN8002L Introduction to the New Testament (Foundational)
- BS8040L Big Questions: Human Sexuality (Foundational)
- BS8041L Big Questions: God for People Who Wonder (Foundational)
- BS8042L Big Questions: Caring for the Earth (Foundational)
- BS9004L Biblical Texts and Traditions
- BS9020L Biblical Theology for Educators
- CT8001L The Christ-centred School (Foundational)
- CT8002L The Christian Faith in Modern Context (Foundational)
- CT8006L Formula of Concord (Foundational)
- CT8021L Christian Spirituality: A Lutheran Perspective (Foundational)
- CT9004L Theological Foundations for Educators
- DA8040L Big Questions: School Worship (Foundational)
- DA9001L Leadership for a Christian Context
- DE8004L Introduction to Lutheran Education (Foundational)
- DE8040L Service-Learning and Community Engagement: The Connection of Head, Heart and Hands (Foundational)
- DE8041L Service-Learning and Community Engagement: Who is My Neighbour? (Foundational)
- DE9019L Lutheran Perspectives on Schooling
- DM9007L Lutheran Distinctives in Missiology and Evangelism
- DP8003L Parish Ministry (Foundational)
- DP8008L Pastoral Care in Context 1 (Foundational)
- DP8013L Introduction to Teaching for Ministry (Foundational)
- DP8027L Pastoral Care in Context 2 (Foundational)
- DP9006L Pastoral Care and Counselling
- DP9021L Ministry Placement: Writing and Preaching a Sermon
- DR8012L Teaching in a Lutheran Education Context (Foundational)
ALC offers additional units for experienced teachers. Please contact enquiries@alc.edu.au.
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Where the first language is other than English, please see the English language proficiency requirements in the Admissions Policy.
ALC operates with a policy of credit transfer and recognition of prior learning (RPL); see the Credit Policy.
Completion of admission includes a conversation with a course advisor.
Online availability
- Yes—this course can be studied entirely online.
FEE-HELP
- Yes—this course is registered for FEE-HELP.
Overseas students
- No—this course is only available for domestic students.
Accreditation
- The Graduate Certificate in Divinity is an accredited AQF level 8 course of the University of Divinity (UD).
- For further information, see the UD course information for Graduate Certificate in Divinity.
