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GCDiv Graduate Certificate in Divinity

The Graduate Certificate in Divinity allows students to explore areas of interest in divinity and its associated disciplines.

It serves as an introduction to the broad field of study of theology or philosophy and disciplines which are associated with them.

Every course of study for the Graduate Certificate in Divinity consists of 72 points of Foundational or Elective units.

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  • DurationOne semester full-time or up to three semesters part-time
  • Structure3 standard postgraduate units
  • Fees$3,384 per unit
  • Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent
  • 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 Certificate 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 

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Course outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Divinity
- have knowledge of key concepts in one or more areas of divinity and associated disciplines
- have basic research, analysis and communication skills applicable to postgraduate study
- apply skills of interpretation to texts or concepts.

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

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Application for the Graduate Certificate in Divinity 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

  • BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church

  • DM9136B Justice and Social Mission

Semester: 2. Semester 1

  • AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry

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

  • BS9307B Biblical Theology for Ministry

  • CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology

  • CT9110B The Real within the Reel: Theology and Cinema

  • CT9196B Wesleyan Theology for Today

  • DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials

  • DP9115B Transformational Leadership

Semester: 3. Winter School

  • DM8113B Mission Foundations

  • DS9312B Spiritual Formation for Life and Ministry

Semester: 4. Semester 2

  • AR8112B-2 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

  • CT9138B God in Christ

  • DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations

  • DP9107B Creating Faith Pathways

  • DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation

  • DP9190B The Ethical Life: Loving our Neighbours in Ministry and Beyond

  • XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project

Semester: 5. Full Year

  • DP9121B Supervised Theological Field Education

Graduates may proceed to a Graduate Diploma or Masters’ degree by coursework.

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