Graduate Certificate of Divinity

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The Graduate Certificate of Divinity is perfect for those who already have a non-theological degree and want to begin expanding their knowledge and skills into the domains of theology & ministry.
This 4 unit course (just 6 months full-time) will support your work in a local church, community, or workplace.

Key Information

Full Time

6 Months

Part Time

Max 2 Years

Weight

48 Credit Points

Payment

FEE-HELP and Centrelink Approved (GCDIV20)

Equivalent

4 Units

Fees

Tuition Fees

Graduate Certificate 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 Certificate of Divinity introduces graduate students with a non-theology background to the sources and content of the Christian story and message at an advanced level. It provides training that 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 will also include 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. All new students are interviews to understand how the college can support their goals.

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

48 Total Credit Points

at least 24 cps at Level 8 or above

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 Certificate of Divinity with Trinity College Queensland, submit our application form.

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Trinity College Queensland

Phone: +61 07 3377 9950
Email: ask@trinity.qld.edu.au
Address: 60 Bayliss St, Auchenflower Brisbane QLD 4066