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International on campus
Fee paying overseas:
Full fee - $11,880.00
Per 8pt subject - $2,970
International online
Fee paying overseas:
Full fee - $11,880.00
Per 8pt subject - $2,970
Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies encourages and fosters the search for meaning and spiritual depth in the context of cultural and religious pluralism in contemporary Australia.
At Charles Sturt University, you are guided by highly qualified lecturers working from their own research interests. The library resources are extensive, accessible and comprehensive.
Charles Sturt University has an established reputation for its emphasis on student learning, quality teaching and research in theology. Our approach is ecumenical, with staff drawn from a variety of Christian traditions, all committed to developing and delivering a comprehensive, rigorous and vibrant theological education.
You can study your graduate certificate at our Canberra and Parramatta campuses or online.
Depending on your interests, you can either continue on to further postgraduate study after graduating from this theology degree or take up a role in ministry, church leadership, chaplaincy, church-run non-government organisations or missions. In addition, the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies builds advanced skills in communication, critical thinking and judgement, application and problem-solving, which can be utilised across any number of career paths.
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
| THL460 | Introduction to Christian Theology | 8 credit pts |
| Select three (3) subjects from the following: | ||||
| THL407 | Jesus the Christ | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL408 | Introduction to Old Testament Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL409 | Introduction to New Testament Studies | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL410 | Early Church History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL416 | Biblical Hebrew 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL417 | New Testament Greek 1 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL418 | Christian Ministry | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL419 | The European Reformations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL426 | The Diaconate | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL438 | Mission, Evangelism and Apologetics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL440 | Anglican Foundations | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL443 | New Testament Greek 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL457 | Biblical Hebrew 2 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL461 | Being the Church | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL468 | The Triune God | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL469 | Homiletics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL486 | Cross Cultural Ministry in Australia | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL487 | World Religions and Christian Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL490 | Christian Worship | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL491 | Practical Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL493 | Theological Ethics | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL498 | Advanced Practical Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THL499 | Sacramental Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP400 | Global Christianity since 1700 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP401 | God and Humanity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP402 | The Synoptic Gospels | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP403 | Old Testament History and Narrative | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP404 | Ecological Theology | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP405 | Biblical Hebrew 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP406 | Christianity in Australian History | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP407 | Judaism and Early Christianity | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP408 | New Testament Greek 3 | 8 credit pts | ||
| THP409 | The Pentateuch | 8 credit pts | ||
| MIN428 | Pastoral Care | 8 credit pts |
Refer to 1720TH01 Master of Arts (Theological Studies) for details.
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Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree from an approved tertiary institution, other than an undergraduate degree in Theology.
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The three main factors that influenced my decision to study with Charles Sturt University were location (Canberra), study mode (on campus) and the ethos and values of St Mark's National Theological Centre.
