Graduate Certificate of Divinity
The Graduate Certificate of Divinity is perfect for those who already have a non-theological degree and want to begin expanding their knowledge and skills into the domains of theology & ministry.
This 4 unit course (just 6 months full-time) will support your work in a local church, community, or workplace.
Graduate Certificate of Divinity Course Overview
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology.
The Grad Certificate of Divinity introduces graduate students with a non-theology background to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level. It provides training that combines articulation of this story and message with their application and practice in the contemporary world.
The course is based on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated in the fields of:
- Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB)
- Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
It will also include units in the disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice in the three areas of the field of Ministry and Practice:
- Evangelism & Missiology (EM)
- Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC)
- Developmental Ministry (DM)
Through elective units students can:
- Develop understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
- Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice
Key Information
Graduate Certificate of Divinity
Admission Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Completed Degree: 3-year bachelor or equivalent
- Interview: All new students are interviewed to understand how the college can support their study goals.
Language Qualifications for NESB
IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work
COURSE UNITS
48 Credit Points Overall
at least 24 cps at Level 8 or above
Primary Course Discipline
48cps from any level 8 or above
- OT001-812 Old Testament Foundations
- OT002-812 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
- NT001-812 Jesus and the Gospels
- NT002-812 The Early New Testament Church
- PE001-812 Christian Ethics
- PC064-812 Christian Spirituality
- DM010-812 Youth Ministry
- PC003-812 Pastoral Skills and Methods
- PC047-812 Preaching 1
- PC049-812 Chaplaincy Skills 1
- PE007-812 Christian Apologetics
- OT016-812/912 Wisdom Literature*
- OT008-812/912 The Pentateuch*
- OT010-812/912 Former Prophets*
- NT026-812/912 Romans*
- NT016-812/912 The Fourth Gospel*
- NT008-812/912 The Synoptic Gospels*
- NT023-812/912 Other Writings*
- TH101-812 The Knowledge and Doctrine of God*
- TH102-812 Creation and the fall, the Person and Work of Christ*
- TH003-812 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology*
- LA003-812 Biblical Hebrew A
- LA004-812 Biblical Hebrew B
- LA005-812 New Testament Greek A
- LA006-812 New Testament Greek b
- CH006-812 The Reformation
- CH005-812 Early Church History
- CH009-812 History of Christianity In Australia
Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar
* Co and/or pre-requisites apply
