| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Graduate Diploma of Divinity |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | GDDIV20 |
| Description | A one year full-time course but it may also be studied on a part-time basis over a maximum period of four years. It contains subjects which provide an overview of the Old and New Testaments, Church History and Theology. It also contains Ministry and Missions electives. It will suit anyone who is looking to be better equipped to serve in a local church or for those wishing to use their existing profession on the mission field but require some foundational theological education. |
| Keywords | bible college bible study mission gospel ministry cross-cultural ministry theology tent-making |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Australia / New South Wales |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | $2520 per unit |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 year FT/ 4 years PT |
| Average hours of study per week | 25 |
| Methods of instruction | Lectures / tutorials, reading,assignments, exams. If FT, requires participation in College Mission, compulsory attendance at Principal's Hour and College chapel, being part of a prayer triplet and practicums where applicable. |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Completed a 3 year bachelor degree or equivalent (does not need to be in theology or ministry). |
| Other Prerequisites | |
| Qualifications gained | Graduate Diploma of Divinity |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Masters of Divinity |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Australian College of Theology |