Graduate Diploma in Theology
Abbreviation: GDTheol
CRICOS code: 045446J
Accredited through UD
1 year full-timeUp to 3 years part-time
Available to both domestic and overseas students
The Graduate Diploma in Theology allows students to explore areas of interest in theology. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Theology
- have knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required for theological engagement
- have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies
- apply skills of interpretation to a range of texts with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues
- apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights into life, work and community.
The Graduate Diploma in Theology consists of 6 standard units (144 points). The structure of the award is:
- 3 Foundational units taken across three disciplines in at least two fields*
- a further 3 units.
*Available fields are Humanities (Field A), Biblical Studies (Field B), Christian Thought and History (Field C), and Theology: Mission and Ministry (Field D).
Units available for this award:
- AL9001L Hebrew 1
- AL9002L Hebrew 2
- AL9003L New Testament Greek A
- AL9004L New Testament Greek B
- BA8001L Introduction to the Old Testament (Foundational)
- BA8006L The Pentateuch (Foundational)
- BA9008L Prophets
- BN8001L Gospel Studies 1: Matthew and Mark (Foundational)
- BN8002L Introduction to the New Testament (Foundational)
- BN9003L Gospel Studies 2: Luke and John
- BN9011L Pauline Letters
- BS8040L Big Questions: Human Sexuality (12 point unit)
- BS8041L Big Questions: God for People Who Wonder (12 point unit)
- BS8042L Big Questions: Caring for the Earth (12 point unit)
- BS9004L Biblical Texts and Traditions
- BS9021L Encounters with Biblical Theology
- CH8002L Early and Medieval Church History (Foundational)
- CH8003L Reform of the Church (Foundational)
- CH8040L To the Ends of the Earth: The History of Lutheranism in Australia (Foundational)
- CT8002L The Christian Faith in Modern Context (Foundational)
- CT8003L Prolegomena and the Triune God (Foundational)
- CT8005L Lutheran Confessions (Foundational)
- CT8006L Formula of Concord (Foundational)
- CT8007L Apologetics and World Religions (Foundational)
- CT8021L Christian Spirituality: A Lutheran Perspective (Foundational)
- CT8041L Worldly Wisdom: Interactions between Philosophy and Theology in the West (Foundational)
- CT9009L Sanctification
- CT9010L Creation and Redemption
- CT9011L Moral Theology
- DA9044L Chaplaincy: Spiritual Care in Public Places
- DE8060L Professional Development in Service-Learning 1 (Foundational)
- DE8061L Professional Development in Service-Learning 2 (Foundational)
- DE8062L Professional Development in Service-Learning 3 (Foundational)
- DE8063L Professional Development in Chaplaincy 1 (Foundational)
- DE8064L Professional Development in Chaplaincy 2 (Foundational)
- DE8065L Professional Development in Chaplaincy 3 (Foundational)
- DM9007L Lutheran Distinctives in Missiology and Evangelism
- DP8003L Parish Ministry (Foundational)
- DP8008L Pastoral Care in Context 1 (Foundational)
- DP8012L Liturgics (Foundational)
- DP8013L Introduction to Teaching for Ministry (Foundational)
- DP8027L Pastoral Care in Context 2 (Foundational)
- DP8040L The One Who Serves: Foundations of Worship and Spirituality (Foundational)
- DP8041L The Body of Christ: Foundations of Pastoral and Congregational Formation (Foundational)
- DP9006L Pastoral Care and Counselling
- DP9021L Ministry Placement: Writing and Preaching a Sermon
- DP9022L Ministry Placement: Leading Worship and Pastoral Acts
- DP9032L Supervised Theological Field Education
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or a Graduate Certificate in Theology.
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.
Online availability
- Yes—this course can be studied entirely online.
FEE-HELP
- Yes—this course is registered for FEE-HELP.
Overseas students
- Yes—this course is available to both overseas and domestic students.
- CRICOS code: 045446J
Accreditation
- The Graduate Diploma in Theology is an accredited AQF level 8 course of the University of Divinity (UD).
- For further information, see UD's course information for Graduate Diploma in Theology.
