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University of Divinity
21 Highbury Grove
Melbourne Victoria 3101
Australia
21 Highbury Grove
Melbourne Victoria 3101
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 075251E
Level of study: Pathways to Undergraduate
Summary
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 analyses 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.
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.
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St Athanasius College 100 Park Road Melbourne Victoria 3111 Australia |
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14,112 Per Year
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Catholic Theological College 278 Victoria Parade Melbourne Victoria 3002 Australia |
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14,112 Per Year
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2 years
Full time |
Stirling Theological College 44-60 Jackson’s Road Melbourne Victoria 3170 Australia |
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14,112 Per Year
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25 Jul 2022 27 Feb 2023 31 Jul 2023 |
2 years
Full time |
Yarra Theological Union 98 Albion Road Melbourne Victoria 3128 Australia |
Entry criteria
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry. Graduates may proceed to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology
IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band below 6.0; TOEFL Academic: 550 with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.5; TOEFL Internet: 79 including at least 21 (Writing), 12 (Listening), 13 (Reading), 18 (Speaking); PTE Academic: 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.