All the Ridley undergraduate and graduate-level courses can be completed through Ridley Online. You can enrol in just one subject, complete a certificate (four subjects), diploma (eight subjects) or a full degree online. Find out about courses here. You can choose the rate at which you study from one subject at a time up to a full-time study load of four subjects per semester. There is a maximum time limit for each course in which all your studies must be completed.
Featuring evangelical scholars from Australia and around the world, you will learn from the same academics who write the leading commentaries and textbooks.
Ridley Online lessons have been developed from the ground up by our professional educational designer, content experts, and Ridley faculty to create engaging learning experiences. You can expect to spend around 8-12 hours a week per subject. This includes all your online learning activities, reading and assignments, which you can fit into your weekly schedule.
All learning materials are available via the Ridley Online digital classroom so you will need a suitable device (such as a personal computer, laptop or tablet) and reliable access to the internet. Our campus library also offers an extensive collection of e-books and gives you access to a wealth of online journals and even offers postal service for printed books.
Ridley’s commitment to your spiritual growth is reflected in a carefully structured program of Guided Spiritual Formation. Deepen your walk with God, and grow in your faith as you engage in a process of reading, mentoring and reflection. Spiritual formation is integrated into many classes and activities to promote your maturity as a Christian. You also have the opportunity to develop practical skills and gain ministry experience through our program of Supervised Field Education.
You might think that summer is a great time to take a subject, not just a break. A selection of foundation biblical studies, advanced-level exegesis, theology and practical subjects is offered between November and February in Semester 3. You can find out what is available by checking the timetable.
Fancy a bit of face-to-face learning? On-site intensives are offered throughout the year in subjects such as Leadership, Preaching, Pastoral Care and Cross-Cultural Ministry. Or, you could join a study tour to places like Israel, Turkey, and Greece, or Reformation Europe.
Definitely! Our courses are flexible. You can start with one unit per semester. Don’t forget to allow time for reading and essays as well as class time.
Yes, you can. As long as you complete the majority of your units with your home college!
Absolutely. You could study part-time with us and another course at the same time (full-time load all up). Alternatively, you can apply to study with us cross institutionally and get credit for it in your current course (this depends on your subject area).
Yes. We offer a blended mode option of study. We also have intensive units and study tour options.
Nope! You can log in whenever it suits you as the lectures are pre-recorded and the readings are set out in your unit outline.
All our courses can be studied full-time (3-4 subjects per semester) or part-time (1-2 subjects per semester). For example, you can complete a Bachelor of Theology in 3 years studying full-time, but you could take up to 9 years to complete it.
2024 domestic fees are $2,784 for undergraduate units and $2,976 for graduate units.
2025 domestic fees are $2,853 for undergraduate units and $3,162 for graduate units.
Overseas students, please refer to fees structure here.
If you are an Australian citizen, you can apply for Fee-Help. The fees are revised each year (Postgrad and overseas student fees are different). Learn more.
As a private Higher Education Provider, we don’t have Commonwealth Supported Places or HECS, but you can use Fee-Help to pay for your studies which works the same way as HECS. The amount you use will be added to any other government study loans you may have. You can find the details on the government Study Assist website.
Maybe! If you studied relevant subjects within the last 10 years at an accredited higher education provider we may be able to arrange credits for the subjects you completed at the equivalent level. Up to one-third of your new course may be cross-credited.
Absolutely! The Ridley Certificate is a non-accredited course and it’s now free. There are various topics and books of the Bible for you to choose from. For more information, please visit Ridley Certificate.
Yes – we offer the Ridley Certificate in Bible & Ministry (Chinese). For more information, please visit our webpage here.
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