| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
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| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Graduate Diploma of Divinity |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
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| Description | The Graduate Diploma of Divinity provides a concentrated and flexible course of biblical study for students who hold a university degree in a non-theological field. It equips them to serve God effectively as lay people in their chosen career or vocation. Mission organizations generally recognise this course as adequate training in biblical studies for those preparing to work in their profession. |
| Keywords | Theology - Bible - biblical knowledge - ministry skills - lay ministry - cross-cultural mission - ministry - mission - missionary |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Australia / Queensland |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Bible Teaching and Training / Theology |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Masters |
| Cost Range | US$100,000 or more |
| Actual Cost | US$14000 |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 1 year |
| Average hours of study per week | 36 |
| Methods of instruction | Lectures; reading; mentoring; journal keeping; prayer times; community focus |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | 60 |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | 25 |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | 15 |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 25 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | Each student for the GradDipDiv must have an approved three-year non-theological undergraduate degree from a recognised university or its equivalent. |
| Other Prerequisites | International students for whom English is not their first language must pass an IELTS test unless they have a teritary qualification in English. Graduates in theology are ineligible to be enrolled in the Graduate Diploma. |
| Qualifications gained | GradDipDiv |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | MDiv |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Australian College of Theology |