Graduate Diploma of Divinity (GradDipDiv)

The Grad Dip Div allows students who have a non-theological degree to explore the Christian story and message at an advanced level.
The course provides knowledge and training applicable to the contemporary world.

Key Information

Graduate Diploma of Divinity Course Overview

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more information please visit the ACT course page.

The Grad Dip Div introduces graduate students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level. It provides training which 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 also includes 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

Admission Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

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

96 Total Credit Points

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate up-to-date advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of ‘Divinity’

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Divinity

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize advanced Divinity scholarship in inquiry-based learning

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on advanced Divinity issues by using recognized source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

5. Present advanced Divinity ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

6. As leader and in groups, apply advanced understanding of Divinity in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

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

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Ready to take the next step? If you’re interested in studying a Graduate Diploma of Divinity with Trinity College Queensland, submit our application form.