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Sunshine Coast Theological College Courses

Key Details regarding courses offered beginning in 2012

SCTC is affilated with the Australian College of Theology for the purpose of offering diploma courses.

Diploma of Theology – Diploma of Ministry

The DipTh and DipMin each provide an introduction to Biblical Studies, theology, and ministry that prepare the student for some forms of ministry (e.g. youth ministry, chaplaincy, or missionary  service),  but  not  at  the  level  requiring  a  Bachelor  of  Theology  or  Bachelor  of Ministry.
Path Summary Education Requirements for Admission Assessment Length
One Twelve modules taught at diploma level.

  • OT Introduction (2 units)
  • NT Introduction (2 units)
  • Church History (1 unit)
  • Theology (1 unit)
  • Electives (6 units) *

*See student handbook for more details.

Satisfactory completion of year 12 in the Australian school system or equivalent.Consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation, and the likelihood of satisfactory completion of academic requirements of the course. Long Essays & Written Exams 1 ½ years(full-time)
Two Eight modules taught at degree level.

  • OT Introduction (2 units)
  • NT Introduction (2 units)
  • Church History (1 unit)
  • Theology (1 unit)
  • Electives (2 units)*

The Diploma of Theology and the Diploma of Ministry – Option Two are equivalent to the corresponding Bachelor’s degree.

*See student handbook for more details.

An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank of no less than 77.10 or its equivalent.Consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation, and the likelihood of satisfactory completion of academic requirements of the course.These requirements are the same as those necessary for entry to the Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry. Long Essays & Written Exams 1 year(full- time)

Advanced Diploma of Theology – Advanced Diploma of Ministry

The AdvDipTh and AdvDipMin each provide a systematic introduction to the classic theological disciplines, which is suitable for one or more areas of ministry practice (e.g., youth ministry, chaplaincy or as a missionary) but not at the level requiring a Bachelor of Theology or Bachelor of Ministry.
Summary Education Requirements for Admission Assessment Length
Sixteen units. Four of the sixteen units must be taken at degree level. The remaining units may be taken at either diploma or degree level.

  • OT Introduction (2 units)
  • NT Introduction (2 units)
  • Church History (1 unit)
  • Theology (1 unit) )
  • Electives (10 units)*

*See student handbook for more details.

Satisfactory completion of year 12 in the Australian school system or equivalent.Prior to admission to degree level units a student must fulfil the entry requirements of the Bachelor of Theology or must successfully complete 8 units at diploma level.Consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation, and the likelihood of satisfactory completion of academic requirements of the course. Long Essays & Written Exams 2 years(full-time)

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Applications for 2012 are now being accepted.

Applications of enrolment for first 2012 are now being accepted. [...]