SCD Graduate Research School

NSW

About this college

Sydney College of Divinity (SCD) Graduate Research School delivers postgraduate research degrees (Higher Degree by Research).

The Graduate Research School (GRS) draws on and contributes to the research ethos of the Sydney College of Divinity. It is coordinated by the Research Director, Professor Constantine Campbell.

Research degree candidates enrol with the SCD Graduate Research School, following an interview with the Research Director, lodging of a completed Application Form and Summary of Research Intentions, and admission through the Research Committee, on the basis of prior qualifications and preparedness, as well as a commitment on the part of SCD to providing appropriate supervision for the proposed thesis.

Choosing GRS

Research has always been integral to the Sydney College of Divinity. With one of the largest bodies of research active theological faculty and the constant push to strive for excellence, GRS could be the ideal place to start your research degree.

International Students

GRS welcomes students who want to embark on research and expand their own understanding and develop new knowledge in theology for academic, vocational, professional and/or personal reasons. Please refer to the International Students section of the website for further information on available courses and locations.

More Information

2025 Study Period Start, End and Census Dates:

Research Period 1

Start Date: Monday, 17 February 2025

Census Date: Monday, 17 March 2025

Academic Penalty Date: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

End Date: Sunday, 22 June 2025

 

Research Period 2

Start Date: Monday, 21 July 2025

Census Date: Monday, 18 August 2025

Academic Penalty Date: Monday, 22 September 2025

End Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025

 

Orientation Dates, Times and Locations:

Research Period 1: Monday, 10 March 2025, 2:00pm (AEST) – Online

Research Period 2: Monday, 1 September 2025, 2:00pm (AEST) – Online

 

Sydney Office – Suite 114, 4 Columbia Court, Norwest 2153 NSW.

 

Information on study terms, census, and orientation dates can be found here.

Fees are for 2025 and are in AUD.
  • Full-time | AUD$8,190 per semester – Minimum 3 years (DMin, PhD, ThD)
  • Part-time | AUD$4,095 per semester – Minimum 6 years (DMin, PhD, ThD)
  • DMin (Cohort) | AUD $6,142.50 per semester – Minimum 4 years

 

FEE-HELP may be available for eligible students

 

Further information on fees for each course can be found on the course pages on the GRS website.

Contact Prof. Constantine Campbell
Email  [email protected]
Phone  +61 (02) 9889 1969

 

Sydney College of Divinity (SCD) Research candidates have access to any SCD Member Institution (MI) library, including its books, journals, and electronic resources. MIs have research-trained staff not only to deliver the programs of study for which they are accredited and but to also support research-led teaching in Higher Education.

 

Candidates also have access to borrowing rights at Macquarie University. However, that does not apply to the use of the library’s electronic resources and interlibrary loan. Membership has to be renewed each year, subject to the candidate being enrolled and in good standing with Macquarie University library and the SCD MI library.