Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity

The Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity offers students an opportunity to explore a range of theological, philosophical and ministry-related studies. Students may explore new or develop existing knowledge and skills for vocational and professional purposes. The Undergraduate Certificate provides a pathway to further undergraduate studies in divinity-related areas and is a foundation for lifelong learning.

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

Study Mode

Full-time 6 months / Part-time up to 2 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 units within these disciplines to tailor your studies to meet your interests.

Career Opportunities

The Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity serves as an entry point to the University’s undergraduate awards in theology, philosophy and ministry.

Graduates may proceed to a Diploma in Theology, an Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry, an Advanced Diploma in Philosophy, or to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Successful completion of your state’s Certificate of Education or equivalent. Probationary admission is available to approved persons aged 21 or greater who have not completed the Certificate of Education.

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.

Satisfactory completion of 4 units of your choice

Graduation

Graduates of the Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity

  1. have knowledge of some foundational concepts in the study of divinity.

  2. apply basic skills of interpretation to texts and concepts.

  3. apply knowledge and skills in contemporary contexts.

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

The Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity requires completion of 4 standard undergraduate units (72 points). Fees for 2023 are $1,861 per standard unit or $7,444 for a year of full-time study (4 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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