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$3,268 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 2025 close on Friday 14 February 2025. Admissions for second semester 2025 close on Friday 18 July 2025.
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)
Graduate Certificate in Theology promotional brochure
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
Semester: 2. Semester 1
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AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA8137B The Story of God, People and Land
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BN9111B Preaching the Gospels
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BS9313B Bible for Holistic Mission
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CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History
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CH9125B Christianity in Australian History
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CT9149B Humanity 3.0: Christian Anthropology and the Posthuman Future
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DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations
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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CH9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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CH9307B Radical and Evangelical: Origins of a Movement
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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology
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CT9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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DL9115B Preaching and Narrative
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DM9138B Contemporary Mission in Context
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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 proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Theology or Master of Theological Studies.