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Diploma of Theology (Counselling) [DipTh(Counsel)]

At the end of 2012 ALC will offer all courses through the Melbourne College of Divinity [MCD], therefore no new enrolments are being taken for this award.

Students wishing to commence studies with ALC can view the agreed alignment of ALC and MCD awards at ALC course alignment with MCD courses—Undergraduate [PDF]

Course ID

45120

Description

As a specialisation of the Diploma of Theology, the Diploma of Theology (Counselling) [DipTh(Counsel)] provides students with foundational learning and tools for pastoral care and counselling, grounded in a one year full-time equivalent theology course at the higher education level.

The DipTh(Counsel) provides a valuable specialisation for students preparing for, or already employed in, a lay ministry position in a church or school. As an accredited course, it allows eligible students who decide to proceed with the study of theology to build on their diploma to the BTh or BMin.

Course outcomes

The DipTh(Counsel) enables students to:

• gain an integrated introduction to Christian theology in general, and Lutheran theology in particular, and to become familiar with the literature, language and concepts of theology
• develop the personal and academic skills to reflect theologically on, and to apply theological insights to, issues and challenges in church and society
• explore the relationship between theology and the practice of ministry and to investigate specific aspects of theology relevant to pastoral care and counselling
• develop interpersonal and teamwork skills for planning, organising and carrying out ministry for church and society
• develop a theological framework for future self-directed or formal study
• develop foundational skills for pastoral care and counselling

Course structure

The DipTh(Counsel) consists of 80 credit points [FTE = 1 year]

Unit requirements

60 credit points [6 x 10cp core units]
Unit designated with an * is only available if unable to access PAS1004 on campus

20 credit points [2 x 10cp elective units]

Elective units

Additional elective units may be sourced from other ALC undergraduate courses [eg BTh or BMin], specialised units from other tertiary providers or research electives

The above elective list also includes units where core units are not common to other diploma courses.

Entry requirements

• Successful completion of secondary education to a standard required for admission to university studies.
  or
• On the basis of appropriate special entry: via the Special Tertiary Admissions Test [STAT] test or equivalent.
• Where the first language is other than English please see the English language proficiency prerequisites [PDF].
• Recognition of prior learning:
  Australian Lutheran College operates with a policy of Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning; see the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy [PDF].

Duration

• One year full time equivalent [FTE] course.
• Available full time or part time.
• Recommended duration for part time studies is double the FTE course duration.

Study modes

ALC offers units in a variety of study modes [also referred to as delivery modes]; please see ALC Study modes [PDF]. For off campus study options see How does off campus study work?

Requirements to receive the qualification

In order to receive the award students are required to complete the requirements according to the course structure at an accumulated grade point average of at least 2.00 [P1].

Updated: 28/09/2011 [1.02]

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