Course Structure

The course structure is based on one semester (of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in the semester. It comprises:

• Core Subjects — 20 credit points
• Electives — 20 credit points

To qualify for award of the degree of Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies a candidate shall complete at least 40 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Core / 2 Subjects (20 credit points)

• ACA401 Faith and Purpose
• THE401 Christian Worldview

Elective / 2 Subjects (20 credit points)

• 20 credit points at 400 level or above*

*Electives may be taken in the disciplines of Biblical Studies (BIB), Cross Cultural Ministry (CCM), Ministry (MIN), or Theology (THE)

Academic

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with recent high school education only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training Study

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants with demonstrated minimum 5 years relevant work experience may apply for entry to this award.

To demonstrate this, applicants must submit as part of their application a copy of their CV with a cover letter outlining how they meet the criteria of at least five years relevant experience. The nature of what is to be considered appropriate experience for admission to this postgraduate award is outlined in the ‘Professional Entry Criteria policy’ (see Professional Entry Criteria Policy (ac.edu.au)).

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 (with no score below 6.5 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

FEES & TIMETABLE

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Skills

• advanced and integrated understanding of key issues and practices within the relevant discipline;
• knowledge of recent developments and scholarship in the area of the relevant discipline.

Knowledge

• research a complex problem or issue using appropriate methodologies and theories from the relevant disciplines;
• analyse and synthesise ideas and theories from related disciplines;
• communicate effectively complex ideas and proposed solutions to peers and general audiences;
• identify and critically evaluate new developments of research and scholarship in the selected disciplinary field.

Application of skills and knowledge

• articulate new questions or issues and apply the knowledge and skills developed within the selected disciplinary fields to develop appropriate solutions;
• design, implement and evaluate broad conceptual frameworks in the selected disciplinary fields;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level of professionalism expected of an expert in the selected disciplinary fields.