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GDDiv- Graduate Diploma in Divinity

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$3,172 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 2024 close on Friday 16 February 2024. Admissions for second semester 2024 close on Friday 19 July 2024.

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 postgraduate study
- apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts
- apply judgement based on theory, practice and tradition to contemporary issues.

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

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

  • 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 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.

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