Diploma of Theology (Dip Th)

The Course

The Diploma of Theology course aims to provide a foundation of biblical knowledge and ministry skills in order to prepare men and women for informed participation in the life of the church. It provides an excellent foundation for lay Christian ministry. The elective units offered reflect an emphasis on preparing people for lay ministry in the church and cross-cultural mission.

Those preparing for cross-cultural ministry may, with permission, choose as electives, missions units offered at degree level if they are not available at diploma level.

Chinese Program

This Diploma is also available in the Chinese language. At least two distinct units are offered in Chinese each semester. All units are internally assessed. A section of the college library contains books in Chinese to support the program. Students with sufficient ability in English may study full-time by selecting some units in the English program while doing their assessment in Chinese.

Entrance Requirements

Students are normally admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent, but consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation in the likelihood of future success. Provisional mature age entry is available for students over the age of 20.

Course Requirements

The course requires that 48 credit points (12 units) be earned for the award of the diploma. This is equivalent to one and a half years (3 semesters) full-time study. Students may study part-time. There is no maximum time for candidature.

SUMMARY OF UNITS (48 cps)

Compulsory Units (40 cps)

• Old Testament Introductions (8cps)
• New Testament Introductions (8cps)
• Theology (8 cps)
• Church History (8 cps)
• Old Testament & New Testament Exegesis (8cps)

Electives (8 cps)

Students choose from a variety of Biblical and practical subjects covering such areas as:

• Mission
• Pastoral Studies
• Lay Ministry
• Biblical Studies

Units Available

• OT201 Formative Old Testament Traditions
• OT202 From Israel to Judea
• NT201 Content & Setting of Gospel Trad
• NT202 Early New Testament Church
• TH210 Doctrine of God & Person of Christ
• TH211 The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
• CH201 The Church to 1550
• CH202 Church from 1550 to Modern Times

ELECTIVE UNITS

• PC240 Communication Principles
• NT224 Fourth Gospel
• NT229 Romans
• OT223 Exilic Prophecy
• OT220 Pentateuch
• PC244 Practical Ministries Field Education

DEGREE LEVEL UNITS

Approval may be granted by Faculty for Diploma students to enrol in the following degree level elective units.

• LA002 Introduction to New Testament Greek
• EM306 Issues in Missiology
• EM410 Aid & Development
• EM421 Living Faiths
• PC402 Foundations of Pastoral Care
• PC408 Spiritual Formation for Profestional Ministry
• PC435 Principles of Leadership & Management
• PC441 Principles of Homiletics
• BQP41 Adventures in Prayer

Articulation

Students completing the Diploma of Theology can continue with an extra semester of study to complete an Advanced Diploma of Theology and academic credit may be obtained towards the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministries.

Further Information

More detailed information about units offered, cross-accreditation of units and assessment procedures are provided in the ACT Undergraduate Manual which is available in the Library and on the ACT website at http://www.actheology.edu.au/.

How to Enrol

Full and part time students may enrol for the DipTh by completing an application form available from the office. An interview with a member of the faculty is also required.

Please call the office for an appointment.

Enquiries

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