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.
Note: This award may be used as an exit point from eligible students enrolled in a Masters degree who meet the admission requirements.
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- DurationOne year full-time or up to three years part-time
- Structure6 standard postgraduate units
- Fees$3,384 per unit
- Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of a Bachelor degree, or an approved equivalent; or has obtained a Graduate Certificate from the University of Divinity
- Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2026 close on Friday 13 February 2026. Admissions for second semester 2026 close on Friday 17 July 2026.
The Graduate Diploma in Divinity is an AQF Level 8 Award. It is
- fully accredited through the University of Divinity
- qualifies for Austudy and FEE-HELP assistance
- available online
COURSE PLANNER Graduate Diploma in Divinity
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma in Divinity
- have advanced knowledge in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
- have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to
- apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts
- apply judgement based on theory, practice and tradition to contemporary issues.
More information
Graduate Diploma in Divinity summary information (opens to the external University of Divinity site)
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Application for the Graduate Diploma 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
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Semester: 1. Summer School
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DM9136B Justice and Social Mission
Semester: 2. Semester 1
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AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA9309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!
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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology
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CT9110B The Real within the Reel: Theology and Cinema
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CT9196B Wesleyan Theology for Today
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DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials
Semester: 3. Winter School
Semester: 4. Semester 2
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AR8112B-2 Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA9294B Psalms: Songs that Nurture the Soul
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BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church
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CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History
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CH9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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CT9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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CT9138B God in Christ
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DM9138B Contemporary Mission in Context
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DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations
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DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation
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XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project
Semester: 5. Full Year
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DP9121B Supervised Theological Field Education
Graduates may be eligible to proceed to a Masters award. Graduates who have included a Minor Thesis (16,000 words) in their course may be eligible to apply for admission to a higher degree by research.