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
$3,384 per 24-point unit
2027
To Be Confirmed
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.