Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology

About this course

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 qualification and is aimed at providing graduates with insights into leadership in Catholic education, healthcare, ministry, social services, and church administration.

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 courses’s focus, for example: church leadership, educational leadership within a religious school, ministry, and social services provided by a religious organisation.

 

Note: English language proficiency, Special Entry and Professional Entry criteria will apply as per SCD policy.

 

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) overall score of at least 7.0 with no subtest below 6.5.

The Graduate Diploma of Leadership and Theology requires the completion of 72 credit points (8 units).

  • T8106 – Foundations of Theological Studies
  • P8155 – Foundations of Christian Leadership
  • M8161 – Leadership: Mission, Identity and Community
  • Core Unit x 5
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.

 

Articulation to Other 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.

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 Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

 

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

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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