Overview

This Theology and Ministry program from University of Divinity is extended by further study in those disciplines and in the area of practical ministry studies. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry

have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural knowledge and apply this to ministry practice.
have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments, especially in relation to ministry tasks or worldview perspectives.
apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through culturally relevant ministry practices.
apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as practical support ministries or cultural and philosophical analysis.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

18 points in each of the disciplines of Old Testament, New Testament, Church History and Systematic Theology

36 additional points from Field B (Biblical Studies) and/or Field C (Christian Thought and History)
36 points from Field D (Theology: Mission and Ministry)
A further 144 points

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS 075251E
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry.Graduates may proceed to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology

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Tuition Fees

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8436 AUD / year

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8436 AUD / year

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Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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