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University of Divinity Courses

Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Ministry is a professional research degree for people involved in ministry. It assists religious leaders to develop their ministry practice and associated research skills at an advanced level.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who have completed at least 72 points in the Adelaide College of Divinity Doctor of Ministry may apply to transfer their enrolment to the Doctor of Ministry with effect from 1 January 2023. Candidates may receive specified credit for units completed satisfactorily at the Adelaide College of Divinity through a credit transfer.
Duration
3 years full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$19,028 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Australian Lutheran College, Catholic Theological College, Eva Burrows College, St Athanasius College, Pilgrim Theological College, Trinity College Theological School, Whitley College, Yarra Theological Union
The Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and is designed for individuals who bring a foundation within this disciplinary range.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant must satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity or its associated disciplines at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard:
a) a Masters by coursework with a 75% average; or
b) a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average; or
c) a four year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average.
An applicant must also satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed a research essay or thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 70%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed either within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study.
Upon admission, the applicant becomes a member of the School of Graduate Research.
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$19,028 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Counselling provides students with advanced professional skills for counselling ministry and for pastoral and spiritual formation. It nurtures the formation of a professional identity and vision suitable for individual and relational counselling.
Entry Requirements
A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Master of Counselling if the person has:
a) satisfactorily completed either a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, or a Graduate Diploma (or higher qualification) in a field closely related to Counselling such as nursing or social work, from the University of Divinity or from a tertiary education provider that is recognised by the Academic Board and by a relevant professional body, and
b) is a self-insured, non-student member of a relevant professional counselling body, and
c) satisfactorily completes an interview with a Course Advisor.
Duration
1 year full-time
Domestic Tuition Fees
$17,292 per year

Doctorate (PhD)

Australian Lutheran College, Catholic Theological College, Eva Burrows College, St Athanasius College, Pilgrim Theological College, Trinity College Theological School, Whitley College, Yarra Theological Union
The Doctor of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant must satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity or its associated disciplines at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard:
a) a Masters by research with a 75% average, or where a mark is not available, examiners' reports which indicate to the satisfaction of the SGR Committee that the candidate is adequately prepared for doctoral research; or
b) a Masters by coursework with a 75% average; or
c) a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average; or
d) a four year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average.
An applicant must also satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed a research essay or thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 75%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed either within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study.
Upon admission, the applicant becomes a member of the School of Graduate Research.
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$19,028 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Stirling Theological College
The Master of Spiritual Direction enables students to acquire advanced knowledge of the theological and scriptural foundations of approaches to spiritual direction in the Christian tradition, and to apply this knowledge in professional practice.
Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

How to apply

How to Enrol

Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$14,688 per year / $29,376 total
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education is not accepting new admissions in 2023.The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education provides advanced skill development and understanding of contemporary practice in higher education for tertiary educators in divinity and its associated...
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission an applicant must:
a) have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or demonstrate at least five years of relevant work experience or relevant professional attainment; and
b) be employed or appointed to a role in theological education at tertiary level or be enrolled in a higher degree by research in theology or a related discipline.
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%

Masters (Coursework)

Catholic Theological College, Whitley College, Pilgrim Theological College, Yarra Theological Union, Eva Burrows College, Australian Lutheran College, Stirling Theological College
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of the Bachelor of Theology or the Bachelor of Ministry or the Master of Divinity, or an equivalent theological qualification (a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma does not satisfy the admission requirements for this award).

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 semesters full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$31,680 per year

Graduate Diploma

Catholic Theological College, Whitley College, Yarra Theological Union, Stirling Theological College
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent. An applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Care must have successfully completed a unit of Clinical Pastoral Education prior to admission.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,840 per year

Graduate Certificate

Stirling Theological College, Jesuit College of Spirituality
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
1 semester full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,840 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Catholic Theological College, Whitley College, Yarra Theological Union, Stirling Theological College
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,840 per year

Graduate Diploma

Stirling Theological College, Jesuit College of Spirituality
Entry Requirements

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent. In addition, a person who applies for admission in the Graduate Diploma in Supervision may only be admitted if he or she a) has completed a Statement Supporting Enrolment Form and an interview with a Graduate Diploma in Supervision course advisor; and b) the course advisor certifies that the applicant:

  1. has adequate experience of supervision as a supervisee
  2. has a reference from a supervisor that indicates a capacity for self-awareness
  3. has relevant life experience to undertake the award.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
3 years full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$15,840 per year

Masters (Coursework)

Australian Lutheran College, Catholic Theological College, Eva Burrows College, Pilgrim Theological College, Trinity College Theological School, Whitley College, Yarra Theological Union
The Master of Theology enables students with an undergraduate degree in theology or ministry to apply an advanced body of knowledge in theology and its associated disciplines. Students deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.
Entry Requirements
A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Master of Theology if he or she:
a) has obtained or is qualified to obtain a Bachelor of Theology or a Bachelor of Ministry or a Master of Divinity from the University of Divinity or an equivalent theological qualification from a university or college recognised by the Academic Board; or
b) is enrolled in the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry at the University of Divinity and has completed at least 378 points of the course of study for that award to a standard and in accordance with any conditions decided by the Academic Board.
Intake Months
Feb, Jul
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Domestic Tuition Fees
$17,292 per year
Graduate Satisfaction
90.90%