Graduate Certificate in Theological Education

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education course is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in the field of philosophy and religious studies, and who are engaged in theological education, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theological education, in order to enhance their professional work.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 36 (4 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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Australian College of Ministries
  • NSW
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education requires:

  • Satisfactorily completed a three-year AQF 7 award in the field of Philosophy and Religious studies (Australian Standard Classification of Education field 0917 (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by the Academic Board; OR
  • Current or previous experience as a theological educator in the tertiary sector ; AND
  • Satisfactory completion of a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.

 

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5 in all bands of the test.

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units) from 8100 and 9200 series units within the subdiscipline of Theological Education, within the Humanities in the Christian Tradition discipline.

 

The four units (36 credit points) include:

  • Two core units (18 credit points) D8101 Principles of Theological Education and D9204 Theological Pedagogy;
  • two elective units (18 credit points), taken from the Schedule below.

 

Units coded “A” are not counted towards a Concentration or Specialisation in any discipline or subdiscipline.

 

SCHEDULE

 

Core Units 

  • D8101 Principles of Theological Education
  • D9204 Theological Pedagogy 

 

Electives 

  • D8102 Contemporary Issues in Theological Education
  • D9206 Theological Curriculum
  • D9211 Theological Education Project
  • D9212 Theological Education Focused Study
  • [D81/9206] Theological Curriculum
  • [D81/92XX] Theological Education and [Western/Christian] Civilisation
  • [D81/92XX] Contextualising Theological Education
  • [D81/92XX] Assessment Design in Theological Education
  • [D81/92XX] Distinctives of Theological Education in the X Tradition
  • [D81/92XX] Ecumenical Theological Education
  • D9297 Research Project
  • [D8192 or D9291] Seminar in [Contemporary Theological Education]
  • [D8193 or D9292] Issues in [Contemporary Theological Education]
  • D9298 Research Essay [D8100 Research Methodology]
Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • an advanced understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge, in the field of theological education;
  • specialised theoretical and technical knowledge related to the delivery of theological education;
  • an understanding of the principles of inquiry and methods applicable to the principles and practice of theological education.

 

Skills

Graduates will demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in the design, development and delivery of theological education, so that they are able independently to:

  • evaluate current educational theory from a theological perspective
  • review and synthesise historical approaches to the theory and practice of theological education;
  • critically consider and evaluate a variety of approaches to theological education;
  • develop effective methods of learning and teaching in theological education.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, well developed judgment, adaptability, and responsibility as theological educators in the tertiary sector.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 9 credit points in the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education.

 

Credit will be granted for units that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education.

 

Progress to Further Awards

Those holding the Graduate Certificate are eligible to articulate to the 8 Unit Master of Arts, retaining their Graduate Certificate.

 

Those holding the Graduate Certificate are eligible for 2 Units of Credit (18 credit points) in the Master of Divinity or the Master of Theology, if the Graduate Certificate is retained, or 4 Units of Credit (36 credit points) if the Graduate Certificate is surrendered.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.
The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education is offered through the individual colleges and an application for enrolment must be made to the Registrar of the teaching institution. The registrar will be able to help you with any information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery and timetable.

 

A student is designated as full-time if enrolled in three units (27 credit points) or more in a semester or the equivalent in a trimester. Sydney College of Divinity offers a wide range of units and students have the option to study one or more units across the colleges delivering Sydney College of Divinity awards, whilst enrolled with one college.

 

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