Certificate in Theology

Course Description

The course is intended to further the education of adults in relation to Christian faith and life. Its aim is to stimulate the interest of alert and enquiring minds. The Certificate in Theology is not an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification, so what is required is not so much academic scholarship as an understanding of Christian theology and its implication for contemporary life. This course is delivered fully online.

See the ACT website for the full list of course learning outcomes.
   

Entry Requirements
  • Academic Suitability: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 in an Australian school system (or equivalent); OR other persons approved by the Board of Directors.
  • Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.0 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

Students are required to provide proof of ID (either Birth Certificate or Passport) when they apply.
   

Course Structure

Units in this course are completed at certificate level. Students must complete 6 units.
This course can be completed part time (1 unit per semester) or full time (3-4 units per semester).

Study Modes

This course is delivered fully online.

Campuses this course is delivered at:

Sydney Campus & Perth Campus

How much does it cost?

Fees in the Certificate in Theology are per unit completed. Details can be found on the fees page of our website.
  

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Please see our Calendar for cut-off dates for enrolments each semester.

Units Offered in 2024

Semester 1:

  • CH: Church History
  • OT: Old Testament
  • SBI: Skills in Biblical Interpretation (with additional option to audit weekly livestream lectures for BB003)

Semester 2:

  • CB: Christian Beliefs
  • CMM: Christian Mission & Missions
  • IPC: Introduction to Pastoral Care
  • NT: New Testament

More information about each unit can be found in the table below.

See the full year Unit Offerings document HERE.

 

UNITS

CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY
CODE DESCRIPTION CP
OT Old Testament  1
NT New Testament  1
CB Christian Belief 1
Electives Any 3 units from the suite of Certificate level units 3

Units in this course are completed at certificate level. 

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology 

CERTIFICATE IN THEOLOGY UNITS - click below for an outline of what each unit covers
See the full year Unit Offerings document HERE.

Old Testament (OT)

Introduces students to the literature of the Old Testament, to deepen their understanding of it and to strengthen their faith.

New Testament (NT)

This subject covers the New Testament writings in their original context in order to discover their meaning for the life of the Christian and the Christian community today.

Christian Belief (CB)

Provides an introductory study of the Christian faith, which will give sound knowledge and strengthen faith and commitment to God. This unit looks at God the Creator; the relationship between God and the world; Jesus Christ as an historical figure, the Christ of the gospels; The Holy Spirit as a gift to those who believe, gifts of the spirit; The doctrine of the Trinity and The church as a community of believers.

Church History (CH)

Aims to provide an introduction to the principles and practices involved in the evangelistic task of the Church today, particularly as applies to the life and ministry of the members of the local church.

Evangelism (EVANG)

Aims to provide an introduction to the principles and practices involved in the evangelistic task of the Church today, particularly as applies to the life and ministry of the members of the local church.

Introduction to Pastoral Care (IPC)

Furthers understanding of pastoral ministry in relation to the personal and corporate needs of individuals and to promote growth in maturity.

Christian Mission & Missions (CMM)

Aims to give an understanding of the missionary nature of the Church, an outline of the history of Christian missions from the 16th to 21st centuries and studies the contemporary situation. This unit looks at: The mission of the People of God; The Church at Mission; The contemporary mission scene.

Skills in Biblical Interpretation (SBI)

This unit provides an introduction to the principles of biblical interpretation, and the basic skills in applying the principles and method of biblical interpretation to understanding biblical texts.

Preaching (PR)

This unit provides an introduction to the aims, forms and contexts of preaching, and includes a fieldwork component.

Topics include:

  • Preaching as ministry of the Word.
  • The aims, forms, and contexts of preaching.
  • Principles of exegesis and exposition.
  • The theme of the message.
  • The context (audience) of preaching.
  • The structure of the sermon:
  • Methods of sermon construction.
  • Sermon introductions.
  • Sermon conclusions.
  • Transitions.
  • Illustrations.
  • Methods and techniques of public speaking:
  • Delivery: verbal communication.
  • Delivery: non-verbal communication.
  • Sermon preparation.
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