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Diploma of Theology (Education) [DipTh(Ed)]

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

45123

Description

As a specialisation of the Diploma of Theology, the DipTh(Ed) provides both an introduction to the study of theology and an opportunity to explore the relationship between theology and education. The DipTh(Ed) provides a basic initial qualification which is highly regarded by those who employ teachers in Lutheran and other Christian schools. It is also viewed as a valued addition for other specific roles in education such as lay chaplaincy.

Students training to become teachers in Lutheran schools may undertake specific units of the DipTh(Ed) which are able to be incorporated as the ‘Lutheran Strand’ in the undergraduate teacher education courses of some state universities. Where this is not possible, the DipTh(Ed) provides an accredited award for those students undertaking these units to meet the requirements for accreditation as teachers for Lutheran schools.

Course outcomes

The DipTh(Ed) 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 the interface between theology and education
• 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
• undertake studies that meet Lutheran Education Australia teacher accreditation requirements

Course structure

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

Unit requirements

40 credit points [4 x 10cp core units]

40 credit points [4 x 10cp elective units]

Elective units for the DipTh[Ed]

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

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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