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Brisbane School of Theology

Programme Detail: Diploma of Theology

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Diploma of Theology
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description The Diploma of Theology course aims to provide a foundation of biblical knowledge and ministry skills in order to prepare men and women for informed participation in the life of the church. It provides a foundation for lay Christian ministry. The elective subjects offered reflect an emphasis on preparing people for lay ministry in the church and cross-cultural mission.
Keywords Theology - Bible - biblical knowledge - ministry skills - lay ministry - cross-cultural mission - ministry - mission - missionary
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Australia / Queensland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Theology
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost US$19000
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 2 years
Average hours of study per week 36
Methods of instruction Lectures; reading; mentoring; journal keeping; prayer times; community focus
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 60%
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 25%
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 15
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 20
Prerequisite Programmes Nil
Other Prerequisites Students are normally admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent, but consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation in the likelihood of future success. Provisional mature age entry is available for students over the age of 20. International students for whom English is not their first language must pass an IELTS test unless they have a teritary qualification in English.
Qualifications gained DipTh
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Australian College of Theology