Graduate Certificate in Theological Education

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education provides advanced skill development and understanding of contemporary practice in higher education for tertiary educators in divinity and its associated disciplines.

It enables integrated personal and professional development through reflective practice and peer and student engagement as well as through literature-based research.

The Graduate Certificate in Theological Education consists of the following units of study:

(For University of Divinity staff only:)

1. DE8030L Introduction to Theological Education
2. DE8031L Principles of Teaching in Higher Education
3. DE8032L Journey of Theological Education
4. DE8033L Integrity in Higher Education
5. DE8034L Specialist Applications in Higher Education

(For staff of other higher education providers:)

1. DE8029L Teaching in a Theological Education Context
2. DE8032L Journey of Theological Education
3. DE8033L Integrity in Higher Education
4. DE8034L Specialist Applications in Higher Education

To be eligible for admission an applicant must:

1. have successfully completed an undergraduate degree or demonstrate at least five years of relevant work experience or relevant professional attainment; and
2. be employed or appointed to a role in theological education at tertiary level or be enrolled in a higher degree by research in theology or a related discipline.

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Theological Education

1. have knowledge of principles of good practice in contemporary theological higher education;
2. have skills in design and implementation of teaching, learning and assessment activities;
3. apply insights from formal and informal evaluation to unit design and teaching practice;
4. apply self, peer, student and literature-based insights to building expertise in professional and vocational practice in theological education.