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Charles Sturt University

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Undergraduate Certificate in Theology

  • Certificate

Explore your faith, immerse yourself in the study of the Bible, and discover the history of the Church in the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology from Charles Sturt University. This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Theology.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
0.5 - 1 years full-time
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

Explore your faith, immerse yourself in the study of the Bible, and discover the history of the Church in the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology from Charles Sturt University.

This course is also the ideal pathway to the Bachelor of Theology. Complete your certificate and get entry - with credit - into the bachelor's.

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.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

  • A completed High School Certificate (or equivalent) OR
  • A completed AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification OR
  • A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies OR
  • Work experience, within the same industry as the course profile, of at least two years full time or equivalent, evidenced by a detailed resume

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

The skills and attributes you gain in the Undergraduate Certificate of Theology are valued in a broad range of careers, such as:
  • Church youth worker
  • Christian minister
  • Community worker
  • Pastoral carer
  • Religious educator
  • Chaplain

Course structure

Essential set (32 pts)Core subjects24 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningTHL105Introduction to Old Testament Studies8 credit ptsTHL106Introduction to New Testament Studies8 credit ptsTHL111Introduction to Christian Theology8 credit ptsRestricted electives8 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learning

Select one (1) subject from the following:

THL100Introduction to Biblical Languages8 credit ptsTHL101New Testament Greek 18 credit ptsTHL102Biblical Hebrew 18 credit ptsTHL131Early Church History8 credit ptsTHL132The European Reformations8 credit ptsTHL115Christian Worship8 credit ptsTHL120Practical Theology8 credit ptsTHL113Being the Church8 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.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.
  • Apply via UAC
  • Apply via VTAC
  • Apply directly to Charles Sturt

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Charles Sturt University.
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
85.2%
Skill scale
80%
Teaching scale
78%
Employed full-time
$62.4k
Average salary