You are an overseas student if you are:
- a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia,
- a permanent resident (visa status) of New Zealand, or
- a resident or citizen of any other country.
Conditions of study for this course
This course is available to overseas students residing in Australia and overseas students studying overseas.
- If residing in Australia, you will require a visa that allows study and note any conditions specified. These visas include;
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- Bridging visas and Training Visas (Subclass 407), please check Home Affairs for the visa that is relevant to you.
- If you are on a Student Visa (Subclass 500) to study in Australia you must study full-time.
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- You cannot study more than 1/3 of this course online.
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- If residing overseas, you will not require a visa to study this course.
Overview
The Diploma in Theology introduces students to the key theological disciplines of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought and History. This may be extended by further study in those disciplines or by electives in the area of practical ministry studies. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Diploma in Theology
- have sound foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
- have skills to articulate foundational theological and scriptural knowledge and reflection.
- have developed clear analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments.
- apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions.
- apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as conversation.
Course structure
The Diploma in Theology consists of 144 points of study, comprising:
- 36 points of study in Biblical Studies (Field B)
- 36 points of study in Christian Thought and History (Field C)
- a further 72 points of study.
Locations and modes
The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
Uniting Church in AustraliaBrooklyn Park SAClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
LutheranNorth Adelaide SAClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes-
The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWOnline (off-shore students only) mode
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Coptic OrthodoxDonvale and Melbourne VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
AnglicanNorth Adelaide SAClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
BaptistBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Roman CatholicBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Diploma in Theology is one year. The Diploma in Theology must be completed in not less than one year and not more than four years from the date on which the course is commenced
| Standard full-time | 1 year |
| Maximum part-time | 4 years |
| Standard full-time | 1 year |
| Maximum part-time Part-time available to off-shore students only |
4 years |
Graduate pathways
Graduates may proceed to an Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry, an Advanced Diploma in Philosophy, or to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education or equivalent. Probationary admission may be available to approved persons aged 21 or greater who have not completed the Victorian Certificate of Education.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry.
Fee summary
The Diploma in Theology requires completion of 8 standard undergraduate units. Fees for 2024 are $2,047 per standard unit or $16,376 for a year of full-time study (8 units).
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
