Bible & Theology
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The Graduate Graduate Diploma in Theology is designed for those who already have an undergraduate qualification. They bring vocational expertise and life experience into dialogue with critical reflection on the Christian faith. Students studying this programme will deepen their theological understanding and discover connections between theology and the wider world, the Church, and missions contexts. Completion of the GradDipTh provides a potential springboard into postgraduate study. Graduates from these programmes have returned to their vocations, engaged in missions or community development, worked in local and global contexts, trained as teachers, or moved into church leadership.
The Graduate Diploma in Theology is made up of eight level 5, 6 and 7 courses of 15 credits each. For students in the GradDipTh
programme, course pre-requisite and co-requisite regulations may be waived.
Students may only complete a maximum of 45 credits at level 5 or level 6. A minimum of 75 credits must be completed at level 7.
Students must complete at least 30 credits from Biblical Studies courses (100s) and 30 credits from Christian Thought and History of Christianity courses (200-300s).
Students must complete 120 credits.
(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)
(Average full-time programme for one year = 120 credits)
| BACHELOR OF THEOLOGY | BIBLICAL STUDIES (100S) |
CHRISTIAN THOUGHT & HISTORY (200-300S) | PASTORAL, MISSIONAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES (400-600S) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum credits for degree | 90 | 75 | 90 |
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A total minimum of 360 credits A total minimum of 180 credits at level 6 or above A total minimum of 75 credits at level 7 |
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| Level 5 |
115.515 Reading the Bible 120.515 Reading the Old Testment 140.515 Reading the New Testment |
201.515 Engaging Theory 308.515 Christian History: Our Story |
401.515 Formation 505.515 Christian Leadership and Mission 907.515 Bicultural Relationships: Tikanga Kawabata |
| Level 6 & 7 |
111.715 Interpreting the Bible At least 1 OT and 1 NT exegesis paper |
202.6/715 Christology 219.6/715 Nākau Maia: Christian Confidence |
480.6/715 Faithful Living: Intro to Reflective Practice 590.715 Capstone: Integrative Practice |
It’s the breadth of study, of knowledge, the way the staff require you to think. They don’t spoon feed you. They want you to think critically, thoughtfully, prayerfully. You’re given options and required to construct a frame for yourself.”
Kyla Scrimgeour | Theology Graduate
The GradDipTh caters for:
Graduates with a non-theological degree who wish to study towards a theological qualification with special emphasis on areas of personal interest.
Graduates with qualifications in theology who wish to deepen their understanding of, and competence in, specific areas of ministry or theological study.
Those who, although without a degree qualification, have a proven background in experience and academic study deemed to be equivalent to a degree.
Those who have completed a degree in a non-theological area but who wish to bridge into postgraduate programmes in theology, such as the Master of Theology offered by the Laidlaw Graduate School.
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