The Graduate Diploma in Divinity allows students to explore multiple areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines or to engage with one or two areas in depth. It serves as a foundation for study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.

The Graduate Diploma in Divinity consists of 144 points of Postgraduate Foundational or Postgraduate Elective units.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Divinity:

1. Have advanced knowledge in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
2. Have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to postgraduate study
3. Apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts
4. Apply judgement based on theory, practice and tradition to contemporary issues.

Pathways to future study:

Graduates may be eligible to proceed to a Masters award. Graduates who have included a Minor Thesis (16000 words) in their course may be eligible to apply for admission to a higher degree by research.

Admission criteria Successful completion of a Bachelor degree, or an approved equivalent; or Has obtained a Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity

Successful completion of a Bachelor degree, or an approved equivalent; or
Has obtained a Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity