Advanced Diploma in Philosophy

The Advanced Diploma in Philosophy (AdvDipPhil) builds on the Diploma in Theology by enabling students to deepen their understanding through a specialised focus on philosophy. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy:

1. have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
2. have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural and philosophical knowledge.
3. have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological and philosophical arguments, especially in relation to worldview perspectives.
4. apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through philosophical analysis and argument.
5. 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.

A candidate may undertake the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy in combination with, or subsequent to, the Bachelor of Theology at the University of Divinity.

• The candidate must achieve 288 points that comply with the course rules of the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy
• The candidate must achieve a further 144 points that comply with the course rules of the Bachelor of Theology
• To complete the second award, up to 144 points may be credited from the first award
• The minimum time for completion of both awards is four years.

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.

Prospective students apply by direct entry. The Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) is not used.