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Melbourne School of Theology

Graduate Certificate of Divinity

Gain an introduction to theology, biblical studies and ministry training customised for your personal development and needs with the flexibility to continue studying further.
How to Apply

Introduction

If you already have a university degree and would love to dip your toes into theological studies, but you are not ready to commit to the years of study involved in a full-length degree, the Graduate Certificate of Divinity might be for you. Totalling four units of study, it is a compact course and gives generous flexibility in subject choice. Then if you really enjoy this taste of theological studies and decide to proceed further, the units you take for the Graduate Certificate are all transferable to a number of longer theological courses at MST.

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Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew

Course Details

Overview

Course Code: GCDIV20

Type: Grad. Cert or Dip., B. Hons
AQF Level: 8

Duration: Minimum 0.5 year, up to 2 years part time.

Delivery Modes: On Campus, Online

Overseas Students: Yes (CRICOS 076017G)

Structure

The Graduate Certificate of Divinity requires the satisfactory completion of 4 units totalling 48 credit points. Full-time students normally take a study load of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time students 1-2 units per semester.

 

Complete 4 units of your choice at Level 8 or above:

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Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

 

  • Successful completion of a 3-year bachelor degree from any field or equivalent.

 

Language Qualifications for NESB

 

  • Equivalent to 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.

Fees and Support

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page here.

FEE-HELP

  • FEE-HELP is available for all ACT courses for Australian Citizens and those holding special Visas.*

  • Enrolled students need to apply for FEE-HELP by the Census Date of their first semester of enrolment.

  • Continuing to receive FEE-HELP is dependant upon the student’s academic progress. A student must pass 50% of their units each semester to continue receiving FEE-HELP.*Some conditions apply – see studyassist.gov.au for more information.

Austudy

If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/austudy

Youth Allowance

If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course.

To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-allowance-students-and-australian-apprentices

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. Click here to see ACT Graduate Certificate of Divinity course page.
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“I wanted to learn at a school that embraced my beliefs and values. The Melbourne School of Theology does just that.”

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Graduate Diploma of Divinity

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Where this course can lead you

This can lead to...

Pastoral Position

Pastor, teacher or minister with responsibility for preaching and/or teaching, providing leadership in various ministry contexts.

Cross-Cultural Ministry

Leader of staff in cross-cultural ministry, whether in Australia or internationally.

Bible translator

Bible translation work in Australia or internationally.

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Alternatively you can get in touch with one of our Student Services team and chat further around study options, we are always here to help!

Applications close 3 July, 2023

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MST is approved to deliver courses of the Australian College of Theology including the diploma, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate qualifications offered by MST.

These are self-accredited by the ACT under the authority of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

 

Melbourne School of Theology is an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS:02650E

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of God’s land on which MST stands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present, and our support for the emerging leaders of the future.

Melbourne School of Theology is a non-denominational Bible college, based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Since 1920, MST has been passionate about training those with a heart for ministry and mission with a solid Biblical grounding in God’s Word.

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