The Diploma of Theology is a program of undergraduate study that provides education in biblical, historical, theological, and missiological related disciplines. This award introduces students to the Christian story and message and provides training that emphasises the application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world, laying a great pathway towards the Bachelor of Theology.
The Diploma of Theology requires the satisfactory completion of 8 units totalling 96 credit points. Full-time students normally take a study load of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time students 1-2 units per semester.
Biblical and Theological Foundation
Complete two Old Testament or New Testament foundation units:
Complete one Christian Thought unit, from Christianity in History (CH), Theology (TH), or Philosophy and Ethics (PE).
Primary Course Discipline (Theology Stream)
Complete three units within Primary Course Discipline fields:
Electives
Complete three further units of your choice:
Academic Qualifications
Language Qualifications for NESB
If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit the Austudy website.
If you are 18–24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
This will help us direct you to the relevant application information.
Click the link below to see ACT Diploma of Theology course page.
Melbourne School of Theology is an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS:02650E
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of God’s land on which MST stands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present, and extend our support for the emerging leaders of the future.
Melbourne School of Theology is a non-denominational Bible college, based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Since 1920, MST has been passionate about training those with a heart for ministry and mission with a solid Biblical grounding in God’s Word.
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