Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

Charles Sturt University’s Graduate Certificate in Theology offers a pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It provides an introduction to Christian theology, Old Testament studies and New Testament studies.

The course provides a foundational component of training for ministry in the church and offers students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the Bible and theology. After just one year of studying four subjects part-time online, graduates can supplement existing knowledge and skills with this course to further enhance career prospects.

This course articulates into the Graduate Diploma of Theology and Master of Arts (Theological Studies).

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Course duration

1 year part-time

Study mode

Online (Distance Education)
On-campus (Canberra)

Admission

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.

Course structure

A 32-point program comprising 1 core subject (8 points) and 3 electives (24 points) from a restricted list, see below.

CORE SUBJECT

Introduction to Christian Theology

ELECTIVES

Anglican Foundations
Being the Church
Biblical Hebrew 1
Biblical Hebrew 2
Biblical Hebrew 3
Christian Worship
Christianity in Australian History
Early Church History
Ecological Theology
Global Christianity since 1700
God and Humanity
Homiletics
Introduction to New Testament Studies
Introduction to Old Testament Studies
Jesus the Christ
Judaism and Early Christianity
Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics
New Testament Greek 1
New Testament Greek 2
New Testament Greek 3
Old Testament History and Narrative
Pastoral Care
Practical Theology
Sacramental Theology
The Diaconate
The European Reformations
The Pentateuch
The Synoptic Gospels
The Triune God
Theological Ethics
World Religions and Christian Theology

For further information see Charles Sturt University Course Handbook: Faculty of Arts and Education: School of Theology.

Career opportunities

Depending on your interests, you can either continue on to further postgraduate study after graduating from this theology degree or take up a role in ministry, church leadership, chaplaincy, church-run non-government organisations or missions. In addition, the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies builds advanced skills in communication, critical thinking and judgement, application and problem-solving, which can be utilised across any number of career paths.