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GCTheol- Graduate Certificate in Theology

The Graduate Certificate in Theology qualifies students in theological study by developing or deepening their knowledge and skills in theological disciplines.

It serves as a foundation for further study and a means of critically engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian life and social engagement.

The Graduate Certificate in Theology consists of 72 points of Postgraduate Foundational units from at least three Fields.

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  • DurationOne semester full-time or up to two years part-time.
  • Structure3 standard postgraduate units
  • Fees$3,172 per unit
  • Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent. Graduates may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Theology or Master of Theological Studies.
  • Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2024 close on Friday 16 February 2024. Admissions for second semester 2024 close on Friday 19 July 2024.

The Graduate Certificate in Theology is an AQF Level 8 Award. It is
- fully accredited through the University of Divinity
- qualifies for Austudy and FEE-HELP assistance 
- available online 

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Course outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Theology
- have knowledge of sources, terms and conceptual frameworks required for theological engagement
- have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies
- apply skills of interpretation to texts and traditions with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues
- apply theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights relevant to life, work and community settings.

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Graduate Certificate in Theology summary information (opens to the external University of Divinity site)

Application for the Graduate Certificate in Theology is made to the Registrar. The Registrar can be contacted via +61 3 9847 5400 and by email via enquiries@ebc.edu.au

Semester: 1. Summer School

  • DM9136B Justice and Social Mission

  • DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations

Semester: 2. Semester 1

  • AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry

  • BA8137B The Story of God, People and Land

  • BN9148B Paul's Letters for Today

  • CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History

  • DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials

  • DP9107B Creating Faith Pathways

Semester: 3. Winter School

Semester: 4. Semester 2

  • AR8112B- Learning for Life and Ministry

  • BA9309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!

  • BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church

  • BS8111B Reading Scripture: Methods, Practice and Application

  • CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology

  • CT9110B The Real within the Reel: Theology and Cinema

  • DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation

  • DS9312B Spiritual Formation

  • XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project

Semester: 5. Full Year

  • DP9121B Supervised Theological Field Education

Graduates may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Theology or Master of Theological Studies.

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