Not offered in 2021
The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies is an 18-unit program offered by the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. It is taught through the Adelaide College of Divinity.
The course articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies and the Master of Theological Studies.
Applicants must normally hold an approved three year degree or equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
This course is designed to develop or deepen knowledge and skills in contemporary theology and biblical studies and to provide opportunities to critically reflect on theological dimensions of professional and community life. Core topics provide a foundational introduction to disciplines of theology and biblical studies and are a pathway to further postgraduate study within Theology.
The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies aims to provide students with opportunities to:
On completion of the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, students will have:
Limited credit may be granted for recognition of prior studies undertaken at the University or other approved tertiary institutions. Further information is available here .
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies, a student must complete 18 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
Select one of
THEO8307 Theology of Jesus Christ GE (4.5 units)
THEO9033 Biblical Hermeneutics: Making Sense of the Bible GE (4.5 units)
plus one of
THEO8102 Interpreting the Old Testament GE (4.5 units)
THEO8204 Interpreting the New Testament GE (4.5 units)
plus one of
THEO8314 Introduction to Christian Thought GE (4.5 units)
THEO8401 Rome to Reformation: Church History to 1500 CE GE (4.5 units)
Select 4.5 units from the following topics
THEO7106 Readings in Old Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO7204 Readings in New Testament Studies (4.5 units)
THEO8004 The Bible and Popular Culture GE (4.5 units)
THEO8102 Interpreting the Old Testament GE (4.5 units)
THEO8104 Pentateuch GE (4.5 units)
THEO8105 Prophetic Literature GE (4.5 units)
THEO8202 Synoptic Studies GE (4.5 units)
THEO8204 Interpreting the New Testament GE (4.5 units)
THEO8205 John's Gospel and the Johannine Epistles GE (4.5 units)
THEO8206 Pauline Letters GE (4.5 units)
THEO9033 Biblical Hermeneutics: Making Sense of the Bible GE (4.5 units)
THEO7306 Readings in Systematic Theology (4.5 units)
THEO8307 Theology of Jesus Christ GE (4.5 units)
THEO8314 Introduction to Christian Thought GE (4.5 units)
THEO8316 Church, Ministry and Sacraments GE (4.5 units)
THEO8317 God the Trinity GE (4.5 units)
THEO8318 Religious Pluralism in a Contemporary World GE (4.5 units)
THEO8320 Christian Ethics GE (4.5 units)
THEO8401 Rome to Reformation: Church History to 1500 CE GE (4.5 units)
THEO8402 Reformation to Fragmentation: Church History from 1500 CE GE (4.5 units)
THEO7501 Readings in Ministry and Mission Studies (4.5 units)
THEO8501 Community Based Spiritual Care GE (4.5 units)
THEO8504 Ministry and Mission Studies 1 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8505 Ministry and Mission Studies 2 GE (4.5 units)
THEO8506 Reading Cultures GE (4.5 units)
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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