Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies
GradDipTheolSt
80 cp
Minimum duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at:
- Adelaide, SA
- Ballarat, Victoria
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Canberra, ACT
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Sydney (Strathfield), NSW
- Online
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1. Admission Requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
A student who has completed the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies will be granted advanced standing.
*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.
2. Completion Requirements
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma, a student must complete 80 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 20 cp from Core Units; and
- in the case of a student seeking to qualify for a named specialisation:
- at least 40 cp from units from that specialisation;
- up to 20 cp from any other Theology Specialisation and/or Electives;
or
- in any other case:
- at least 20 cp from any Theology Specialisation and/or Electives;
- up to 20 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Master of Theological Studies;
- up to 20 cp from 500-level Religious Education units.
4. Course Progression
In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator and bound by decisions of the Head of School.
3. Exit Point
A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies may exit with that award.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
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Core Units
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
THBS501 | 10 | Biblical Studies1 | THEO502 Biblical Studies or THBS562 Introducing the Scriptures (I) |
THCT500 | 10 | Foundations of Christian Faith | THEO558 Foundations of Christian Faith, THEO563/THCT563 Introducing Theology (I) |
Theology Specializations
Ancient Languages
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
THEL500 | 10 | Biblical Hebrew A | THEO671 Biblical Hebrew A (I) |
THEL501 | 10 | Biblical Hebrew B | THEL500 Biblical Hebrew A (P); THEO672 Biblical Hebrew B (I) |
THEL502 | 10 | Latin A | THEO669 Ecclesiastical Latin A (I) |
THEL503 | 10 | Latin B | THEL502 Latin A (P); THEO670 Ecclesiastical Latin B (I) |
THEL504 | 10 | Medieval Latin | THEL503 Latin B (P); THEL617 Ecclesiastical Latin C (I) |
THEL505 | 10 | New Testament Greek A | THEL600 New Testament Greek A (I) |
THEL506 | 10 | New Testament Greek B | THEL505 New Testament Greek A (P); THEL601 New Testament Greek B (I) |
Liturgy
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
THCP510 | 10 | Celebrating Feasts and Seasons | Nil |
THCP514 | 10 | Foundations in Liturgy | THEO528/THEO662 Foundations in Liturgy (I) |
THCP516 | 10 | Liturgical Music | THCP514 Foundations in Liturgy (P) |
THCT502 | 10 | Sacraments of Initiation | THEO543/THEO611 Theology of Sacraments (I) |
The Biblical World
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
THBS500 | 10 | A Synoptic Gospel | THEO675 A Synoptic Gospel (I) |
THBS501 | 10 | Biblical Studies1 | THEO502 Biblical Studies (I) |
THCT501 | 10 | Jesus the Christ | THEO555/THEO660 Jesus the Christ (I) |
THCT503 | 10 | The Early Christian World | THEO514/THEO661 Christian Life and Thought to 590CE (I) |
THEL500 | 10 | Biblical Hebrew A | THEO671 Biblical Hebrew A (I) |
THEL501 | 10 | Biblical Hebrew B | THEL500 Biblical Hebrew A (P); THEO672 Biblical Hebrew B (I) |
THEL505 | 10 | New Testament Greek A | THEL600 New Testament Greek A (I) |
THEL506 | 10 | New Testament Greek B | THEL601 New Testament Greek B (I) |
Electives
Unit Code | Credit Points | Unit Name | Prerequisites (P) Incompatible Units (I) |
---|---|---|---|
PHIL506 | 10 | Ethics in a Faith-based Context | Nil |
PHIL510 | 10 | Introducing Philosophy for Theology | Nil |
THBS502 | 10 | Interpreting the Bible for Leadership and Mission | THBS501 Biblical Studies, THBS562 Introducing the Scriptures (I) |
THCP512 | 10 | Effective Ministry: Communication and Processes in Groups2 | THCP501 Communication and Processes in Groups (I) |
THCP513 | 10 | Exploring Parish Culture2 | THCP512 Effective Ministry: Communication and Processes in Groups (P); THCP503 Exploring Parish Culture (I) |
THCP517 | 10 | Canon Law and the Church's Liturgical Life | Nil |
THCP519 | 10 | Mission Imperative: Engaging Organisational Purpose | Nil |
THCP520 | 10 | Mission in Context | THCP519 Mission Imperative: Engaging Organisational Purpose (P) |
THCP521 | 10 | Theology as Leadership for Mission | Nil |
THCP522 | 10 | Ministry Practicum I | Nil |
THCP523 | 10 | Ministry Practicum II | THCP522 Ministry Practicum I (P) |
THCP524 | 10 | Power, Authority and Leadership in Ministry | THCP513 Exploring Parish Culture (P) |
THCT506 | 10 | Theology and the Challenges and Opportunities for Women in Leadership | Nil |
THCT507 | 10 | Theology for the Future: Reimagining Leadership | Nil |
THEL507 | 10 | Theology Elective | Nil |
THSR500 | 10 | Introducing Religions of the World | THEO501/THEO664 Approaching World Religions (I) |
Up to 2 units (to a value of 20 cps) from the Schedule of Unit Offerings for the Master of Theological Studies.
Up to 2 x 500-level Religious Education units.
- THBS501 is a Foundation Unit in The Biblical World specialisation.
- Available only in Brisbane in on-campus mode.
Page last updated: 2019-09-25
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/2317071
Page last updated: 2019-09-25
Short url: https://handbook.acu.edu.au/2317071