The Graduate Diploma in Philosophy (GDPhil) allows students to explore areas of interest in the philosophical tradition. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of articulating the relation of that philosophy to the Christian theological tradition and to appreciate the philosophical dimension of Christian thought. Graduates are able to articulate relevant insights for Christian identity and social engagement.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Philosophy:

1. have knowledge of the texts, sources, terms and concepts required for engagement with philosophy and its relationship to Christian theological traditions;
2. have research, analysis, logical critical thinking, appraisal and communication skills applicable to philosophical studies;
3. apply skills of interpretation and appraisal to a range of texts with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
4. apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical, argumentation and critical thinking and logical skills to developing new arguments, and presenting analysis, appraisal and exegesis of (western, canonical) philosophical arguments, and narrate the relation of those to Christian theological traditions.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

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.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Theology:

1. have knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required for theological engagement;
2. have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies;
3. apply skills of interpretation to a range of texts with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
4. apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights into life, work and community.

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.

The Graduate Diploma in Pastoral and Spiritual Care (GDPSC) provides students with the opportunity and skills for reflective and critical engagement in the conversation between the texts of human experience, contemporary culture, ministry or service or wider societal context, and Christian scriptures and tradition. The purpose of this engagement is to encourage the development of relevant, flexible strategies for effective pastoral mission and practice in partnership with all those who seek to serve the world through individual or systemic practice.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Pastoral and Spiritual Care:

1. have knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required for theological engagement and articulate the nature of practical theology as a method of biblical and theological inquiry
2. apply  their own experience and practice (personal or professional) to social and behavioural sciences and / or cultural studies and offer an integration of these with the Christian tradition
3. have skills to explore issues of Christian identity, personal vocation and self-understanding through the methods and practices of theological reflection and dialogical engagement with their ministry and mission context
4. apply advanced pastoral helping skills with a developed capacity to engage in the processes of theological reflection.

Probationary admission is not available.

The Graduate Diploma in Spirituality (GDS) allows students to explore their own spiritual experience in light of theological scholarship in spirituality. It provides a substantial foundation for further study. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Spirituality:

1. have engaged with personal spiritual experience in light of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
2. have skills and capacities in research, reflection and communication of key themes and approaches in spirituality;
3. have knowledge of the dynamics of the spiritual life through reflection on personal spiritual experience, integrated with key themes and approaches in spirituality;
4. apply key themes and approaches in Christian spirituality to understanding life, work and community.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or  an approved equivalent.

The Graduate Diploma in Divinity (GDDiv) allows students to explore multiple areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines or to engage with one or two areas in depth. It serves as a foundation for study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.

Note: This award may be used as an exit point from eligible students enrolled in a Masters degree who meet the admission requirements.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Divinity:

1. have advanced knowledge in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
2. have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to postgraduate study
3. apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts
4. apply judgement based on theory, practice and tradition to contemporary issues.

• Successful completion of an bachelor degree, or an approved equivalent; or
• Has obtained a Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity

The Graduate Certificate in Spirituality (GCS) allows students to understand personal spiritual experience through introductory study of themes and approaches in Christian spirituality. It serves as a foundation for further study in spirituality or spiritual direction. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Spirituality:

• apply the insights of Christian spirituality to understanding life, work and community.
• have engaged with personal spiritual experience in light of foundational themes and approaches in spirituality and / or spiritual direction;
• have knowledge of the dynamics of the spiritual life through reflection on personal experience, integrated with foundational themes and approaches in spirituality and / or spiritual direction;

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

The Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education (GCTRE) prepares graduate teachers (or equivalent) to teach religious education. It provides graduates with knowledge of the disciplines, principles, practices, and traditions that form the basis for religious education. It is designed specifically to meet the requirements of CECV Policy.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education:

1. have a foundational knowledge and skills in theological disciplines of importance for teaching religious education.
2. have enhanced their capabilities to engage with particular faith traditions and spirituality.
3. have ability to communicate religious traditions to students by drawing critically on appropriate sources.
4. apply knowledge of contemporary approaches to the learning and teaching of religious education.
5. apply their knowledge to religious awareness and faith formation of students and the formation of religious identity in a school community.

Students complete the following four units (each worth 18 points), undertaking one unit per semester over 2 years:

• BS8610Z Introduction to the Bible for Teachers
• CT8620Z Introduction to Theology for Teachers
• DT8630Z Introduction to Moral Theology for Teachers
• DR8640Z Introduction to Religious Education for Teachers

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.

The Graduate Certificate in Theology (GCTheol) qualifies students in theological study by developing or deepening their knowledge and skills in theological disciplines. It serves as a foundation for further study and a means of critically engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian life and social engagement.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Theology:

1. have knowledge of sources, terms and conceptual frameworks required for theological engagement;
2. have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies;
3. apply skills of interpretation to texts and traditions with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
4. apply theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights relevant to life, work and community settings.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (GCRM) equips students to apply sophisticated research skills to complex issues such as the development of a research proposal, gathering of and conceptual processing of research material, and the presentation of a research artefact, such as a dissertation.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology:

1. have a working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research that are current in selected theological disciplines;
2. have familiarity with research methods, protocols, practices and ethics;
3. apply focussed research methods towards complex research issues;
4. apply writing and communication skills to the presentation of research results.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

The Graduate Certificate in Divinity (GCDiv) allows students to explore areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines. It serves as an introduction to the broad field of study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Divinity:

• have knowledge of key concepts in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
• have basic research, analysis and communication skills applicable to postgraduate study
• apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts.:

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.