Course overview
The Advanced Diploma in Philosophy builds on the Diploma in Theology by enabling students to deepen their understanding through a specialised focus on Philosophy. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Philosophy
- have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
- have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural and philosophical knowledge.
- have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological and philosophical arguments, especially in relation to worldview perspectives.
- apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through philosophical analysis and argument.
- apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as practical support ministries or cultural and philosophical analysis.
Course record
Majors
Church History, New Testament, Old Testament, Philosophy, Systematic Theology.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Criteria for admission Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or equivalent. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. Recent Year 12 graduates Criteria for admission Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or equivalent. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. Applicants with Higher Education study Criteria for admission Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent. It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. Applicants with VET study Criteria for admission Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent. It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. Applicants with work and life experience Criteria for admission Successful completion of Year 12 in an Australian secondary school or the Diploma in Theology, or equivalent. Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University.
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
Upcoming intakes
- Yarra Theological UnionVICMarch 2021
- Yarra Theological UnionVIC