Diploma of Theology

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology

The Diploma of Theology will give you a focused introduction to the Bible and Christian theology and will equip you with essential knowledge and skills for effective ministry to children and young people.

Ideal for:

  • Part-time online study;

  • Training for key lay leaders.

  • A one-year ministry traineeship for children's and youth ministry;

  • A biblical and theological foundation for Christian school teachers.

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and articulation of this story and message in the contemporary world.

  • Concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:

    • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and

    • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)

  • Provides a grounding for ministry by establishing a foundation in theological knowledge and reflection.

  • Through elective units students can:

    • Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and in Christian Thought & History

    • Develop practical ministry skills

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Course Structure

The Diploma of Theology requires 96 credit points (8 units) for completion. The course duration is 1 year full-time, or can be completed over several years part-time.

Common Core

  • 24cps Old / New Testament Introduction (from OT001-512, OT002-512, NT001-512, NT002-512)

  • At least 8cps in TH / CH / PE

Primary Course Discipline

  • 24cps LA / BB / NT / OT / CH / TH / PE

Credit Electives

  • At least 36cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 or above.

All Units Offered

On Campus (Newtown)
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah

NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic

TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
PE001-512 Christian Ethics

DE037-512 Foundations of Children’s and Youth Ministry
DE011-512 Youth in the Churches
DE015-512 Young Adults’ Ministry
DE022-512 Children’s Ministry Skills
DE045-512 Formative Christian Teaching
DE019-612 Sexuality and Identity
DE042-612 Intergenerational Ministry
DE036-612 Children's and Youth Ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney

LA005-612 New Testament Greek A
LA006-612 New Testament Greek B


By Intensive (NSW Mid-North Coast)
PC076-512 Personal and Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry


Online
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT002-512 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah

NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT016-512 The Fourth Gospel / NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic

TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope
CH001-512 Christianity in History to 1550
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550

DE011-512 Youth Ministry
DE015-512 Young Adults Ministry
DE022-512 Children’s Ministry Skills
DE050-512 Christian Special Religious Education: Principles and Practice
DE053-612 Children and Young People with Disability and Neurodivergence
EM004-512 Evangelism: An Introduction
PC003-512 Pastoral Skills and Methods / PC003-612 Pastoral Skills and Methods
PC035-512 Principles of Leadership and Management
PC047-512 Preaching I / PC047-612 Preaching I

Admission Requirements

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR

Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

Articulation Options

  • ADVDIPTH20

  • ASDEGTH20

  • BTH20

Exit Options

  • UCTH20

Overseas Students

This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate essential knowledge of the Bible and Christian Thought as academic disciplines

2. Recognize the essential spiritual and ethical implications of biblical and theological knowledge and understanding

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, summarize, and analyse information from standard biblical and theological sources and scholarship

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives and responses to essential biblical and theological issues by using standard source materials and methods

Communication

5. Present essential biblical and theological ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. Under supervision, apply essential biblical and theological understanding in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement With the World

7. Engage with essential challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps