Course Level
Advanced Diploma
CRICOS
075251E
Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
The Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry builds on the Diploma in Theology by enabling students to deepen their understanding of the key theological disciplines of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought and History and in Ministry. This is extended by further study in those disciplines and in the area of practical ministry studies. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
Australian Lutheran College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Catholic Theological College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Eva Burrows College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Pilgrim Theological College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
School of Professional Practice | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
St Athanasius College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
St Barnabas College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
St Francis College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Trinity College | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Uniting College for Leadership and Theology | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Yarra Theological Union | Full-time - 2 years Part-time - 8 years | $34,944 | N/A |
Structure
The Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry consists of 288 points of study: 18 points in each of the disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Systematic Theology; 36 additional points from Field B (Biblical Studies) and/or Field C (Christian Thought and History); 36 points from Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry); A further 144 points
Entry requirements
- Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity. It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry. Graduates may proceed to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology.