Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology qualifies individuals who apply a body of knowledge in a range of contexts to undertake professional or highly skilled work and as a pathway for further learning.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.

  • Study Mode: Full Time, Online, Part Time,

  • Credit Points: 72 (8 units)

  • Award Level: AQF Level 8

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BBI The Australian Institute of Theological Education (BBI-TAITE)
  • NSW
  • Domestic

Course Details

Admission to the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology requires:

  • Satisfactory completion of an AQF Level 7 undergraduate degree in any discipline.
  • Desirable but not mandatory – at least two years’ experience in a leadership role in an area aligned with the course’s focus, for example: church leadership, educational leadership within a religious school, ministry, and social services provided by a religious organisation.

 

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 at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.

The Graduate Diploma Leadership and Theology requires the completion of 72 credit points (8 units) which shall include:

 

3 Compulsory Units (27 credit points):

  • M8161 – Leadership: Mission, Identity and Community
  • P8155 – Foundations of Christian Leadership
  • T8106 – Foundations for Theological Studies

 

5 Core Units (45 credit points):

Five Core Units, chosen from the following list, of which at least two units (18 cps) must be ‘P’, ‘M’, or ‘S’ units:

  • B8101 – Introduction to Biblical Studies
  • B9200 – Great Narratives of the Bible
  • B9249 – Kings, Priests and Prophets: Leadership in the Hebrew Bible
  • B9253 – Interpreting the Four Gospels
  • B9293 – Minor Independent Guided Study (Biblical Studies)
  • D9240 – Leadership and Religious Education
  • E8100 – Principles of Christian Ethics
  • L8101 – Introduction to Christian Worship
  • L9293 – Minor Independent Guided Study (Liturgy)
  • M9228 – Living as Christians on Indigenous Lands
  • M9293 – Minor Independent Study (Mission and Culture)
  • P8160 – Introduction to Governance for Mission, Ministry and Work in the Church
  • P8164 – Stewardship of Resources in Church Organisations
  • P8169 – Introduction to Canon Law and General Norms
  • P8170 – Structures in the Church: Canonical Perspectives
  • P9293 – Minor Independent Guided Study (Leadership)
  • S9246 – Stirring the Soul: Formation of Catholic Educators and Leaders
  • S9247 – The Foundations of Lasallian Ministry
  • S9248 – The Practice of Lasallian Ministry
  • S9273 – Stories of Women in the Christian Tradition
  • S9276 – The Spirituality of Mary MacKillop
  • T8194 – Immersion Experience Critical Reflection
  • T9218 – Church: The Living Community of Faith
  • T9231 – Theology of the Sacraments
  • T9251 – Readings in Selected Theologians
  • T9256 – Faith and Science
  • T9262 – Ecological Theology
  • T9279 – Women Doctors of the Church: Fresh Wisdom from Ancient Teachers and Leaders
  • T9293 – Minor Independent Guided Study (Theological Studies)

 

Schedule A:

  • E8100 – Principals of Christian Ethics
  • P8160 – Introduction to Governance for Mission, Ministry and Work in the Church
  • P8169 – Introduction to Canon Law and General Norms
  • P8170 – Structures in the Church: Canonical Perspectives
  • P8164 – Stewardship of Resources in Church Organisations
  • P9236 – Theology and Practice of Social Justice
  • P9293 – Minor Independent Guided Study (Leadership) 
  • S9246 – Stirring the Soul: Formation of Catholic Educators and Leaders
  • T9210 – Christology and Soteriology
  • T9218 – Church: The Living Community of Faith
Knowledge

Graduates will have:

  • Advanced knowledge within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge that may include the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills in leadership, theological studies, religious organisations and / or professional practice in the field.

 

Skills

Graduates will have:

  • cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge in the field of Leadership and Theology and identify and provide solutions to complex problems in this field;
  • cognitive skills to think critically and theologically so as to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
  • specialised technical and creative skills in the field of Leadership and Theology;
  • communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts and theological principles;
  • communication skills to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences.

 

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

  • make high-level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts inclusive of religious contexts;
  • initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised religious, technical and/or creative contexts;
  • with responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and all aspects of the work or function of others within broad parameters.

 

Exit Points

Students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Theology, provided they have met the requirements of the award.

A candidate may seek credit up to a maximum of 36 credit points in the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology in accordance with the Sydney College of Divinity Credit Policy.

 

No credit points will be awarded for Recognition of Prior Learning within the Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology.

 

Progress to Further Awards

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology articulates with the Master of Leadership and Theology. Credit will be given within the higher award for all units completed within the lower award.

This award is not approved for CRICOS study.
The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology 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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