ObjectivesThe course is designed to follow on from the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies and expand students' investigation of a range of theological and biblical studies. It is expected that students will have introductory knowledge and skills in theology and biblical studies. Learning Outcomes At the completion of this award will have acquired knowledge and skills in a range of particular areas of contemporary academic theology.
Entry requirementsApplicants who do not hold the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Faculty Board may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. CREDIT Limited credit may be granted for relevant topics taken at the University or other institutions.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma in Theological Studies
Course descriptionThe Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies is a 36-unit program offered by the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law and Theology on a fee-paying basis. The course articulates with the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies and the Master of Theological Studies.
Students who complete the graduate certificate are normally awarded credit for 18 units of topics towards the graduate diploma.
The course is taught at the Adelaide College of Divinity.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [November, 2008]
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies, a student must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the following program of study:
Core topics
THEO8201
Interpreting the Gospels [I/E]
6
THEO8301
Jesus Christ: Introducing Christian Theology
6
Elective topics
Students select 24 units of elective topics from the following:
THEO2105
Genesis [E]
6
THEO2208
Synoptic Studies and the Gospel of Luke
6
THEO2209
New Testament Exegesis: The Book of Acts
6
THEO2210
Rainbow-Coloured Jesus
3
THEO2211
'Digging up the Bible': Theology and Archaeology in Dialogue
3
THEO2212
Matthew [E]
6
THEO2213
1 and 2 Corinthians [E]
6
THEO2214
Romans [E]
6
THEO2215
Digging up the Church: Religion, Culture and Contexts in the Lycus Valley
3
THEO2304
Liturgical Year: Theology and Celebration
3
THEO2305
Eucharist: Theology and Celebration
3
THEO2306
The Christian Life: A Protestant Perspective [E]
6
THEO2308
Creation Spirituality [E]
6
THEO2310
Fathers and Heretics [E]
6
THEO2311
Introduction to Feminist Studies in Theology [E]
6
THEO2402
Medieval Church History [I/E]
6
THEO2403
Reformation Church History
6
THEO2404
The History of the Church in the Modern World [E]
6
THEO2405
Soul-Stirrings - A History of Christian Spirituality [E]
6
THEO2407
Service as Good News - The Diaconate in History [E]
6
THEO2701
Biblical Greek 1 [I/E]
6
THEO2702
Biblical Hebrew 1 [I/E]
6
THEO2703
Reading Theological German
6
THEO3001
Biblical Hermeneutics [E]
6
THEO3209
Passion of Jesus, Passion of Christians
6
THEO3210
Study Tour of the Lands of the Bible [I/E]
6
THEO3307
Woman, Man and God
6
THEO3309
Church and Ministry
6
THEO3310
Sacraments
6
THEO3313
History, Destiny and Hope
6
THEO3315
Theology of God the Trinity
6
THEO3318
Bio-Medical Ethics
6
THEO3322
Introduction to Christian Ethics
3
THEO3323
Making Moral Decisions
3
THEO3324
Indian and Chinese Spiritual Paths
3
THEO3325
Abrahamic Faith Traditions
3
THEO3326
Justice, Society and the Human Person: Contemporary Christian Social Thought
3
THEO3327
Philosophy and Christian Thought
6
THEO3328
Sex, Marriage and Family in Christian Ethics
6
THEO3329A
Quest for the Spirit: Exploring Theology and the Arts
6
THEO3504
Approaches to Theological Reflection
6
THEO3505
Christian Spirituality
6
THEO7403
Readings in Church History
6
THEO8101
Reading the Old Testament
6
THEO8302
God's Creation, Chaos and Cosmos
6
THEO8303
Reason, Value and Religious Belief: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion
6
THEO8304
Chritian Ethics, Theory and Practice
6
THEO9306
Theology, Cosmology and Evolutionary Biology
6
THEO9307
Christology Seminar: Recent Work on the Historical Jesus
6
I/E = Internal and External mode
E = External mode only
Other topics require permission of the program approver.
Except with the permission of the Faculty Board, the program must be completed within six consecutive semesters. This period will be reduced if credit is granted.