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Theological Studies

Theological Studies

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

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

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.

Award name:

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

Study Level:

Post Graduate

AQF Level:

Level 8

Credit Points:

32

Duration:

0.5 years

Charles Sturt Faculty:

Faculty of Arts & Education

Charles Sturt School

School of Theology

Graduate Certificate
graduate diploma
master degree

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:
  • be able to demonstrate through a pre-admission interview personal suitability to undertake professional practice as a pastoral counsellor, including self-awareness, relational capacity, personal ethical practice, being able to reflect on and learn from experience, and being open to positive and challenging feedback;

AND

  • hold an undergraduate degree (or AQF equivalent) in theology or psychology, however applicants with degrees in other disciplines are encouraged to apply;

OR

  •  have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Pastoral Counselling

OR

  • hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling from another institution; These applicants may be required to complete the core subject theological component of a Graduate Diploma of Theology before being granted admission to the Master of Pastoral Counselling.

Core subject (8 Credit Points)

  • THL460 – Introduction to Christian Theology (8cp)

Restricted electives (24 Credit Points)

Select three (3) subjects from the following:

 

  • THL407 – Jesus the Christ (8cp)
  • THL408 – Introduction to Old Testament Studies (8cp)
  • THL409 – Introduction to New Testament Studies (8cp)
  • THL410 – Early Church History (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
  • Restricted Elective
    Restricted Elective
  • Restricted Elective

PART-TIME:
Year 1 - Session 1

  • THL460 Introduction to Christian Theology
  • Restrictive Elective

Year 1 - Session 2

  • Restrictive Elective
  • Restrictive Elective

Upon completion of this course, graduates will:

  1. Be able to demonstrate specialised knowledge of the discipline of theology
  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 ministry contexts
  5. Be able to articulate and communicate theological concepts and ideas in a variety of contexts.
Articulated Set
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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