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Theological Studies

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES

Graduate Diploma

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from Charles Sturt University offers an admission pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It provides an introduction to Christian theology, Old Testament studies and New Testament studies.

 

This theology degree provides a foundational component of training for ministry in the church. After just one year of studying four subjects part-time online, you’ll be well-positioned to supplement existing knowledge to further enhance your career prospects.

Career Opportunities

This theology degree prepares you for postgraduate study or diverse roles such as ministry, church leadership, chaplaincy, NGO work, and missions. It also enhances skills in communication, critical thinking, judgement, application, and problem-solving useful in various professional settings.

Award name:

Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies

Study Level:

Post Graduate

AQF Level:

Level 8

Credit Points:

64

Duration:

1 year

Charles Sturt Faculty:

Faculty of Arts & Education

Charles Sturt School

School of Theology

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.

Credit Arrangements

  • Credit may be considered for Systematic Theology, Biblical Studies, Church History and Practical Theology subjects successfully completed at other institutions at the graduate level.
  • Standard Charles Sturt University Credit Policy applies

Core subject (32 Credit Points)

  • THL460 – Introduction to Christian Theology (8cp)
  • THL408 – Introduction to Old Testament Studies (8cp)
  • THL409 – Introduction to New Testament Studies (8cp)
  • THL410 – Early Church History (8cp)

Restricted electives (32 Credit Points)

Select three (4) subjects from the following:

  •  THL407 – Jesus the Christ (8cp)
  • THL416 – Biblical Hebrew 1 (8cp)
  • THL417 – New Testament Greek 1 (8cp)
  • THL418 – Christian Ministry (8cp)
  • THL419 – The European Reformations (8cp)
  • THL426 – The Diaconate (8cp)
  • THL438 – Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics (8cp)
  • THL440 – Anglican Foundations (8cp)
  • THL443 – New Testament Greek 2 (8cp)
  • THL457 – Biblical Hebrew 2 (8cp)
  • THL461 – Being the Church (8cp)
  • THL468 – The Triune God (8cp)
  • THL469 – Homiletics (8cp)
  • THL486 – Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia (8cp)
  • THL487 – World Religions and Christian Theology (8cp)
  • THL490 – Christian Worship (8cp)
  • THL491 – Practical Theology (8cp)
  • THL493 – Theological Ethics (8cp)
  • THL498 – Advanced Practical Theology (8cp)
  • THL499 – Sacramental Theology (8cp)
  • THP400 – Global Christianity since 1700 (8cp)
  • THP401 – God and Humanity (8cp)
  • THP402 – The Synoptic Gospels (8cp)
  • THP403 – Old Testament History and Narrative (8cp)
  • THP404 – Ecological Theology (8cp)
  • THP405 – Biblical Hebrew 3 (8cp)
  • THP406 – Christianity in Australian History (8cp)
  • THP407 – Judaism and Early Christianity (8cp)
  • THP408 – New Testament Greek 3 (8cp)
  • THP409 – The Pentateuch (8cp)
  • MIN428 – Pastoral Care (8cp)

For more details about the individual components of this course see Charles Sturt University School of Theology Handbook.

 

FULL-TIME:

Year 1 - Session 1

  • THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
  • THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies
  • Restricted Elective
  • Restricted Elective

Year 1 - Session 2

  • THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
  • THL410 Early Church History
  • Restricted Elective
  • Restricted Elective

PART-TIME:

  • Year 1 - Session 1
  • THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
  • THL408 Introduction to Old Testament Studies

Year 1 - Session 2

  • THL409 Introduction to New Testament Studies
  • THL410 Early Church History

Year 2 - Session 1

  • Restricted Elective
  • Restricted Elective

Year 2 - Session 2

  • Restricted Elective
  • Restricted Elective

Upon completion of this course, graduates will:

  1. Be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge in a range of theological subdisciplines
  2. Be able to demonstrate critical insight into the sources, history and contemporary expressions of Christian faith
  3. Be able to demonstrate knowledge of the critical and constructive contribution of theology to social and cultural concerns
  4. Be able to apply knowledge and critical skills from the discipline of theology in professional ministry contexts
  5. Be able to articulate and communicate theological concepts and ideas in a variety of contexts

The Master, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

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