The Graduate Diploma in Theology allows students to explore areas of interest in theology. It provides a substantial foundation for further study and a means of engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian practice and identity.

The Graduate Diploma in Theology consists of 144 points comprised of:

• 72 points of Foundational units taken across three disciplines in at least two fields; and,
• a further 72 points.

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Theology:

• Have knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required for theological engagement;
• Have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies;
• Apply skills of interpretation to a range of texts with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
• Apply relevant theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights into life, work and community.

Pathways to future study:

Graduates may proceed to a Master of Arts (Theology) or a Master of Divinity. Graduates who have included a 12,000 word Research Essay in their course may be eligible to apply for admission to a higher degree by research.

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or a Graduate Certificate in Theology.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 with no band below 6.0

TOEFL Academic: 550 with a Test of Written English score of at least 4.5

TOEFL Internet: 79 including at least 21 (Writing), 12 (Listening), 13 (Reading), 18 (Speaking)

PTE Academic: 58 with no communicative skill score below 50.