Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies requires the completion of 36 credit points (4 units).

All course units will be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study coded within the 8100 and 9200 series.

The four units (36 credit points) include:

• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Systematic Theology;
• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Biblical Studies;
• 18 credit points of elective units (2 units).

The course may be taken with or without a concentration.

A concentration in the Graduate Certificate comprises 18 credit points in the discipline of Biblical Studies or the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology.

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

SCHEDULE

Compulsory Units to attain the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Systematic Theology
  AND
• One foundational unit (9 credit points) in Biblical Studies

Further Units

A choice of another 18 credit points (two units) from the suite of SCD 8100 or 9200 level units.

Students who may wish to complete the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies with a concentration need to take a further 9 credit points (one unit) from the discipline of Biblical Studies or the subdiscipline of Systematic Theology.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• an understanding, within a coherent body of knowledge in SystematicTheology and Biblical Studies serving both as an introduction to the study of theology and its related disciplines and as the basis for independent lifelong learning;

Skills

Graduates will have cognitive and technical skills specifically in Theology and Biblical Studies, so as to be able independently to:

• review and synthesise theological information and reflect on complex problems;
• think critically and evaluate complex ideas;
• research, analyse and communicate theologically-related ideas.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• make high level, independent and theologically informed judgements related to a range of issues pertaining to Christian living and / or ministry.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 18 credit points in the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies.

Credit can only be granted for Bible and Theology units at graduate level, that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in a Sydney College of Divinity award.

Progress to Further Awards

Students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies (a further 36 credit points), on completion of which students are required to surrender their Sydney College of Divinity Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies. Students are also eligible to enter the Master of Theological Studies.

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies 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 all information regarding your study, including fees, units, mode of delivery, and timetable.

In 2024 Nazarene Theological College is not currently accepting students into this award at the Queensland campus located at 40 Woodlands Dr, Thornlands QLD, 4164.  Please contact the SCD Academic Registrar for other location options ([email protected]).

In 2024 PlanetShakers College is not currently accepting students into this award at the Melbourne campus located at 129 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC, 3006.  Please contact the SCD Academic Registrar for other location options ([email protected]).

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

International students

International students are subject to the conditions of their Australian student visa and are required to maintain a full-time enrolment of four units (36 credit points) per semester. If you are planning to enrol as an international student, you have the responsibility to ensure that you comply with your visa conditions at all times. Learn more about your responsibilities, rights, and what studying in Australia can offer you. Not all our teaching institutions offer study programs for international students.

Check out the locations and courses offered to international students, and for more information email us at [email protected]