Graduate Diploma of Divinity

The Graduate Diploma of Divinity is a great introduction to the Bible, theology and ministry for those who already hold a bachelor-level degree in any discipline. This course will enable you to reflect on aspects of your Christian faith and practice according to your interests. You can choose from a range of units that allow you to specialise in different areas of ministry.

This course will equip you to serve in your church and community with a more informed approach to ministry. As well as being a stand-alone qualification this course can also comprise the first year of the Master of Divinity or Master of Ministry; you may continue with one of these Masters’ level courses upon completion or return to your studies within an approved timeframe to complete further study.

Discipline Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate up-to-date advanced knowledge and understanding of selected fields of ‘Divinity’

2. Examine the biblical, theological and ministry foundations of Divinity

Inquiry and Analysis

3. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize advanced Divinity scholarship in inquiry-based learning

Problem Solving and Integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives on advanced Divinity issues by using recognized source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternative explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

Communication

5. Present advanced Divinity ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and Professional Practice

6. As leader and in groups, apply advanced understanding of Divinity in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement With the World

7. Bring developing professional and vocational capacity to engagement with the challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous Learning and Professional Development

8. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry

Academic Qualifications:

• a completed 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent

Language Qualifications for NESB:

• IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 in reading and writing, and 6.5 in listening and speaking OR
• 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work

2024 domestic tuition fees are $2,784 for undergraduate units and $2,976 for graduate units.
2025 domestic tuition fees are $2,853 for undergraduate units and $3,162 for graduate units.

Current postgraduate research course (HDR) fees can be viewed on our fees page.

For more information about tuition fees including overseas student tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and payment information, view tuition fees.

• Master of Ministry
• Master of Divinity
• Master of Theological Studies

• Graduate Certificate of Divinity