Diploma in Theology

The Diploma in Theology introduces students to the key theological disciplines of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought and History.  This may be extended by further study in those disciplines or by electives 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.

On site at St Francis College Milton and/or by Zoom

Study Mode

Full-time 1 year / Part-time up to 4 years

Duration

Course Highlights

You'll be introduced to four main sub-disciplines of theology: Biblical studies, church history, systematic and practical theology subjects. You'll also have the opportunity to choose elective subjects within these disciplines to tailor your studies to meet your interests.

Career Opportunities

The skills and attributes you gain in the Diploma in Theology are valued in a broad range of careers.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Successful completion of the state-issued Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.Probationary admission may be available to approved persons aged 21 or greater who have not completed the state-issued Certificate of Education.

Prospective students apply by direct entry to St Francis College. 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.

Satisfactory completion of 8 units (8 Core or as negotiated with the Dean of Students)

Graduation

Graduates of the Diploma in Theology

  1. have sound foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.

  2. have skills to articulate foundational theological and scriptural knowledge and reflection.

  3. have developed clear analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments.

  4. apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions.

  5. apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as conversation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Subjects

All students regardless of their course of study, are strongly encouraged to contact the Registrar, Dr Sheilagh O’Brien, to discuss their course of study prior to making any subject selections.

Biblical Studies

Biblical Languages

Please contact the Dean of Students for further information

Church History

  • *# Telling History: Introduction to Church History (CH1001Z/CH8001Z)

  • *# Building a Church: Christianity and Imperium in the First Millennium (CH1002Z/CH8002Z)

  • # Fatally Flawed and Flourishing: Uncovering the Roots of the European ‘Reformations’ (CH2001Z/CH9001Z)

  • # The World ‘Made New’: European ‘Reformations’ and the Reconstruction of Identity (CH2002Z/CH9002Z)

  • # The Church in the Age of Revolutions: Confronting Modernity (CH3001Z/CH9031Z)

Mission & Ministry

 

Systematic Theology

  • *# Thinking Theologically 1: Challenges & Tasks (CT1001Z/CT8001Z)

  • *# Thinking Theologically 2: Theologies in Context (CT1002Z/CT8001Z)

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Approaches to Theology (CT1001M)

  • # Becoming Flesh: The Incarnation of God (CT2001Z/CT9001Z)

  • # Mystical Theology: The Ecstasy of God (CT2002Z/CT9002Z)

  • At the Edge of Thought: Philosophy and Theology in Dialogue (CT3001Z/CT9031Z) (even years)

  • Atheism for Christians (CT3300T/CT9300T) (odd years)

  • # Theology in Context: A Case Study (CT3002Z/CT9032Z) (offered in 2023 in Ecological Theology)

  • Troublesome Texts: Complex Texts in the Christian Tradition (AR3013Z/AR9033Z)

  • Thinking With a Theologian: A Case Study (CT3013Z/CT9033Z)

  • Queer Theology (CT3001P/CT9001P)

# Offered in 2023
* Core Subject

The Diploma in Theology requires completion of 8 standard undergraduate units. Fees for 2023 are $1,861 per standard unit or $14,888 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.

Fees

 
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