The Graduate Diploma of Divinity (GradDipDiv) aims to better equip Christians to know, understand and explain the Bible on a higher level. This course as run on Tuesday evenings provides a solid foundation in God’s Word while equipping you for practical ministry in everyday life, church and other ministries.
Who is it for?
The Graduate Diploma of Divinity provides a solid foundation of Biblical knowledge on a higher level and skills appropriate to Christian ministry for:
- Bible study leaders
- Sunday school teachers
- Youth group leaders
- Lay preachers
- Elders
- Christian education teachers
- Scripture teachers
- Chaplains
Where will it take me?
Completion of the Graduate Diploma of Divinity will enable you to serve effectively through being clear about the Gospel, confident in the Bible, and more aware of what Christian service should look like. You will also be equipped with frameworks on how to approach serving in different ministries and how to handle current ethical challenges from a Christian perspective.
This course is equivalent to a one-year full-time course and is available on a part-time basis on Tuesday evenings. Students have up to 4 years to complete this course. On completion of the Graduate Diploma of Divinity, eligible students can progress to the second year of the Master of Divinity with full credit.
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more detailed information on this course including admission requirements, see the ACT course overview and ACT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy.
OPEN TO: Domestic
AVAILABILITY: Part-time (PT)
DURATION: Up to 4 years PT
MODE OF STUDY: On Campus – Evening
STARTING DATE: January or July
COURSE FEES: See our Fees page
Course Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Divinity as taught on Tuesday evenings, includes the following AQF level 8 units (96 credit points)
Old Testament
New Testament
Christianity in History
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Theology
Ministry and Missions
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More information about this course can be found in the ACT website.
If you would like to apply, please fill in our Prospective Student Form and our Admissions Officer will contact you.
