Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Overseas
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 3 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
6 units
Intake
- February
- July
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CRICOS
045446J
The Graduate Diploma in Theology (GDTheol) 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 learning 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.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Theology consists of 144 points comprised of:
- 72 points of foundational units in three disciplines from at least three fields
- a further 72 points
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or a Graduate Certificate in Theology.
Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 3 years
Modes
Available in classroom, mixed and online modes.
2025 tuition fees
$3,268 per 24-point unit.
Fees are subject to change from year to year.
For more information, please visit the Fees page.
Graduate pathways
Graduates may be eligible to proceed to a Masters award. Graduates who have included a Minor Thesis (16000 words) in their course may be eligible to apply for admission to a higher degree by research.
Additional information
- Graduate Diploma in Theology on the University of Divinity website
- Regulation