Graduate Diploma in Theology
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
AQF 08
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.
| Course Content | Points |
| Foundational units from at least three fields | 72 |
| Units in any discipline | 72 |
Admission criteria
A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Graduate Diploma in Theology if he or she:
- has obtained or is qualified to obtain a Bachelor degree from the University of Divinity or from a university or college recognised by the Academic Board; or
- has obtained a Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity.
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
| 2026 | 2025 |
| $3,384 per 24-point unit | $3,268 per 24-point unit |
Credit
Credit of up to 72 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Credit may include:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
| Certificate of Religious Education of the Catholic Diocese of Sale | 48 points | 24 points towards religious education at postgraduate foundational level. 24 points towards mission and ministry at postgraduate foundational level. |
Exemption without credit may be available as follows:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
| Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry | 72 points | Exemption without credit for 72 points of Postgraduate foundational units in three disciplines from at least three fields. |
Additional information
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.