Entry Requirements:

A completed undergraduate degree in Theology

English Proficiency:

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 in all bands of the test.

Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills in relation to theology and its related disciplines, enabling them to undertake research and/or to engage in professional practice, and/or to continue life-long learning.

Knowledge

Graduates will have:

• a deep and integrated understanding of an advanced body of knowledge in one or more theologically related disciplines or areas of practice, with a solid grasp of recent developments in those subdisciplines and areas of practice;
• an understanding of research principles and methods applicable to theological investigation and practice.

Skills

Graduates will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills specifically in a theologically-related body of knowledge, so that they are able independently to:

• analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories associated with a theologically-related body of knowledge;
• research and apply established theories to a theologically-related body of knowledge or practice;
• apply specialised and creative skills for Christian living and ministry;
• interpret and transmit knowledge, skills and ideas through coherent and sustained argument to specialist and non-specialist audiences in relation to a theologically-related body of knowledge.

Applications of Knowledge and Skills

Graduates will have the ability to:

• apply knowledge and skills in a way that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and accountability as a practitioner or learner in relation to one or more theological disciplines, with a view to the building up of the church and the good of the wider community;
• plan and execute a substantial research-based project, and/or piece of independent study in an area of theology.

Find expanded academic outcomes and regulations in the SCD Handbook.

Credit will be granted for units that are from an equivalent award or institution and have outcomes, content, demand hours, and assessment equivalent to that of units in the course. A candidate may seek credit for up to a maximum of 54 credit points.

2024 Graduate Level Fees

Applicable to courses studied at the Australian Quality Framework level 8-9 (AQF8-9 Graduate Level).

Fees may vary for specialty units including Fieldwork, Mission units, Distinctives, Formation, and Seminars. Maximum costs for all ACOM units can be downloaded here. For more information reach out to our team.