Graduate Certificate in Theology

Course Duration
  • 6 months full-time
  • Up to 2 years part-time
AQF and Course Codes
  • Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF 8)
  • CRICOS: (N/A)
Tuition Fees
AU$10,152
at 2026 fees
Next Intake
February, July
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Course Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Theology qualifies students in theological study by developing or deepening their knowledge and skills in theological disciplines. It serves as a foundation for further study and a means of critically engaging Christian thought and traditions. Graduates are able to articulate insights for Christian life and social engagement.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Theology:

  1. have knowledge of sources, terms and conceptual frameworks required for theological engagement;
  2. have research, analysis and communication skills applicable to theological studies;
  3. apply skills of interpretation to texts and traditions with awareness of context, implications and application to historical and or contemporary issues;
  4. apply theological and hermeneutical skills in clearly articulating insights relevant to life, work and community settings.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Theology consists of 72 points.

Course Structure Points
Postgraduate foundational units from at least three Fields 72

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent. Graduates may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Theology or Master of Theological Studies.

The Graduate Certificate in Theology requires the completion of 72 points (3 standard postgraduate units).

Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per unit or $10,152 for a full-time semester (3 units).

Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.

Credit of up to 36 points may be granted towards this award.

Exemption without credit may be available as follows:

Prior qualification or training Maximum points Specific rules
Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry 72 Exemption without credit for 72 points of Postgraduate Foundational units in three disciplines from at least two Fields

Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.

Graduate pathways

Graduates may proceed to the Graduate Diploma in Theology or Master of Theological Studies.

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Study Modes

Courses can be delivered through a variety of modes, such as:

  • Face-to-face: This is the traditional mode of study where you attend your classes in person at a physical location.
  • Online: In this mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered online.
  • Mixed-modes: This combines both face-to-face and online units throughout your award.
  • Intensive: this involves completing a condensed amount of content over a shorter period of time. Intensives can be face-to-face or online.
  • Supervised Research: This involves independent research, which is supervised by one or more people with expertise in the field.

Course Duration

The standard full-time duration of the Graduate Certificate in Theology is six months. The Graduate Certificate in Theology must be completed in not less than six months and not more than two years from the date on which the course is commenced.
Standard Minimum Maximum
6 months
6 months
2 years

AQF Level:

Regulation:

Regulation 11 Awards, Courses and Units

Course Code:

CRICOS Code:

N/A

The table gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students admitted into this course. It provides data on all students who commenced study in the most relevant recent intake period.

Student profile for Semester 1, 2023

Applicant Background Number of Students Percentage of Students
(A) Past Higher Education Study 3 100.00%
(B) Past Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study 0 0%
(C) Recent Secondary Education
Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR 0 0%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 0 0%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 0 0%
(D) Work and life experience 0 0%
International Students 0 0%
All Students 3 100.00%

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Upon successful completion of all course requirements, students will receive an invitation to graduate. This entitles the graduate to wear the approved Academic Dress at the graduation ceremony, and to use the approved postnominals after their name.

Academic Dress

Gown: Black Bachelor gown

Headwear: Black trencher

Hood: None

Postnominals

GCTheol

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