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Charles Sturt University

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Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies provides an introduction to Christian theology, Old Testament studies, and New Testament studies, serving as a pathway for theological study and ministry training.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time, 1 year part-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul, Nov
Domestic Fees
$9,680 per year

About this course

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies from Charles Sturt University offers an admission pathway into theological study for students with an undergraduate degree. It provides an introduction to Christian theology, Old Testament studies and New Testament studies.

This theology degree provides a foundational component of training for ministry in the church. After just one year of studying four subjects part-time online, you'll be well-positioned to supplement existing knowledge to further enhance your career prospects.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

  • Master of Arts (Theological Studies)
  • Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

Depending on your interests, you can either continue on to further postgraduate study after graduating from this theology degree or take up a role in ministry, church leadership, chaplaincy, church-run non-government organisations or missions. In addition, the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies builds advanced skills in communication, critical thinking and judgement, application and problem-solving, which can be utilised across any number of career paths.

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subject 8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL460Introduction to Christian Theology8 credit ptsCompulsory subject8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL408Introduction to Old Testament Studies8 credit pts

OR

THL409Introduction to New Testament Studies8 credit ptsRestricted electives16 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select two (2) subjects from the following:

THL408Introduction to Old Testament Studies8 credit ptsTHL409Introduction to New Testament Studies8 credit ptsTHL410Early Church History8 credit ptsTHP500Jesus the Christ8 credit ptsTHP501Anglican Foundations8 credit ptsTHP502Being the Church8 credit ptsTHP503Biblical Hebrew 18 credit ptsTHP504Biblical Hebrew 28 credit ptsTHP505Biblical Hebrew 38 credit ptsTHP506Christian Worship8 credit ptsTHP507Christianity in Australian History8 credit ptsTHP508Ecological Theology8 credit ptsTHP509Global Christianity since 17008 credit ptsTHP510God and Humanity8 credit ptsTHP511Homiletics8 credit ptsTHP512Judaism and Early Christianity8 credit ptsTHP513Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics8 credit ptsTHP514New Testament Greek 18 credit ptsTHP515New Testament Greek 28 credit ptsTHP516New Testament Greek 38 credit ptsTHP517Old Testament History and Narrative8 credit ptsTHP518Pastoral Care8 credit ptsTHP519Practical Theology8 credit ptsTHP520Sacramental Theology8 credit ptsTHP521The Diaconate8 credit ptsTHP522The European Reformations8 credit ptsTHP523The Pentateuch8 credit ptsTHP524The Synoptic Gospels8 credit ptsTHP525The Triune God8 credit ptsTHP526Theological Ethics8 credit ptsTHP527World Religions and Christian Theology8 credit ptsTHP528Indigenous Australian Cultures and Spiritualities8 credit ptsTHP529Introduction to Biblical Languages8 credit ptsTHP530Paul and His Letters8 credit ptsTHP531Wisdom and Worship Traditions8 credit ptsTHP532Christian Spirituality8 credit ptsTHP533Medieval Church History8 credit ptsTHP534New Religious Movements and Alternative Spiritualities8 credit ptsTHP536Hebrews and the General Epistles8 credit ptsTHP537The Johannine Literature8 credit ptsTHP538The Prophetic Literature8 credit ptsTHP539Reconciliation: The Theological-Political Nexus in Indigenous Public Policy8 credit ptsTHP540Interfaith Dialogue8 credit ptsTHP541Theology International Study Experience8 credit ptsTHP543Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia8 credit ptsTHP544Christian Ministry8 credit ptsTHP532Christian Spirituality8 credit pts

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Charles Sturt University.
83.3%
Overall satisfaction
72.4%
Skill scale
71.6%
Teaching scale
86.8%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary