Theology and Religious Studies
BAchELOR Of ThEOLOGY
Diploma of Theology [exit point only]
Associate Degree in Theology [exit point only]
Csu’s Bachelor of theology is designed to equip students with a wide range of skills that are applicable in a variety of professions, or to complement studies in another discipline.
Enrolment information
Campus Can, Parr Course duration 3 years FT Study session February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 064845C (Can)
022012C (Parr) On campus Distance education
Career opportunities • chaplain
• overseas aid worker
• youth worker
About the course
this course aims to deepen students’ faith understanding in whatever context they live and work, and is offered in conjunction with st Mark’s national theological Centre in Canberra and united theological College in Parramatta.
you can study theology subjects only, or may prefer to integrate your study with another area of interest to enrich your education and employment opportunities. you will complete a combination of core and elective subjects, covering Biblical studies (including Biblical languages), Church history, Practical theology and systematic theology.
Graduates may go on to chaplaincy roles in a variety of settings, such as military, prisons, police, ambulance, hospital, trade and industry, or work in the social welfare arms of charities and the Church.
Workplace learning
students looking to ordination or professional ministry will find subject offerings that are vocationally oriented, ecumenically sensitive and integrated with practical experience.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/undergraduate/ theology
DID YOU KNOW?
CSU also offers a range of courses in Classical Arabic and Islamic Studies to international students by distance education through the Islamic Sciences and Research Academy of Australia (ISRA) in Auburn, Sydney.
For more information, or to find out what courses are on offer, visit:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/theology DID YOU KNOW?
The Charles Sturt University Foundation provides over 200 undergraduate
scholarships across our campuses, including some for international students.
For further information, visit: www.csu.edu.au/scholarships
Theology and Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Studies
MASTER Of ARTS
(PASTORAL cOUNSELLING)
Csu’s Pastoral Counselling program is designed to extend the academic qualifications of people working in pastoral and clinical counselling or ministry settings, including clergy and laity.
Enrolment information
Campus Can
Course duration 2 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 072676D
On campus Distance education
About the course
Pastoral care and counselling skills are exercised in a variety of institutional settings within the overall framework of the churches in australia and across the world at the corporate and congregational levels of denominations, universities, military, corrective services, police, ambulance, trade and industry, and like situations.
these courses are a response to community expectations for professionally trained pastoral counsellors in the church and community. they provide an opportunity for members of the clergy and laity to upgrade their counselling skills and qualifications.
Professional recognition
Graduates of Csu’s Master of arts (Pastoral Counselling) will then be eligible, on completion of further counselling hours, for admission as clinical members of the professional associations that are member associations of PaCFa, and for registration with PaCFa.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ pastoral_counselling
POSTGRADUATE cOURSES
students who wish to deepen their understanding of theology and religious studies may choose to explore these areas through postgraduate study.
Flexible postgraduate courses at Csu allow students to select the level of study that suits their needs, and develop knowledge that wil benefit their professional and personal lives.
MASTER Of ARTS (AGEING AND PASTORAL STUDIES)
Csu’s Master of arts (ageing and Pastoral studies) is intended to prepare graduates from a variety of backgrounds in aged care, including health professionals, pastoral workers and clergy, to provide appropriate holistic care to older adults.
Enrolment information
Campus Can
Course duration 2 years FT Study session February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 072701G
On campus Distance education
About the course
this course will prepare graduates to take leadership positions in their disciplines in parishes and the aged care industry related to the provision of pastoral and spiritual care. On completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
• take on leadership roles in developing strategic plans for pastoral care in aged care
• work within the structures of churches to provide optimum care for older people
• work in a multidisciplinary team to produce best practice in aged care
• work with government agencies to provide care for frail older people
• function within an ethical framework to maximise well-being for all older people, honouring the personhood of frail and mentally disabled people
• effectively apply research findings to pastoral practice
• actively engage in continuous professional and vocational development.
students may graduate after the completion of five specified subjects with the Graduate Certificate in ageing and Pastoral studies, or after nine specified subjects with the Graduate Diploma of ageing and Pastoral studies.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ ageing_pastoral
Theology and Religious Studies
Theology and Religious Studies
GRADUATE DIPLOMA Of ThEOLOGY
Csu’s Graduate Diploma of theology is designed for people holding an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a discipline other than theology, who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills in this field.
Enrolment information
Campus Can, Parr Course duration 1 year FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 063883E (Can)
025511D (Parr)
On campus Distance education
About the course
this course has been designed to allow people to upgrade their knowledge and skills in theology and also improve professional performance and personal satisfaction. upon completion of the Graduate Diploma, it is expected that students will be able to demonstrate competence in one of the following theological fields:
• Biblical studies
• Church history
• Pastoral and Worship studies
• systematic theology
Graduates will be able to articulate a broad understanding of the scope and disciplines of theological study and the skills of theological reflection.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ theology_gd
MASTER Of MINISTRY
Graduate Diploma of Ministry [exit point only]
Csu’s Master of Ministry aims to assist practising clergy and other church leaders to upgrade their knowledge and skills at an advanced level. the course includes specialist study in particular fields of ministry, and a research option may also be undertaken.
Enrolment information
Campus Can, Parr Course duration 1.5 years FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 064849K (Can)
042758F (Parr)
On campus Distance education
About the course
the Master of Ministry aims to assist religious practitioners and other church leaders to upgrade their knowledge and skills at an advanced level. the course aims to:
• provide opportunities for professional development at the Master level in the field of professional ministry
• engender a higher order of critical, creative, scholarly, sound and informed investigation of the profession
• foster the application of advanced knowledge of a specialist body of theoretical and applied topics to a specialised field of professional ministry
• enhance creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations
• improve the ability to solve complex problems and think rigorously and independently
• enable students through critical analysis, systematic, practical and professional application to plan and execute a project or a piece of scholarship or research. upon completion of the course, graduates will be expected to demonstrate advanced competence in one of the following fields:
• ageing and Pastoral studies
• Christian education
• Church leadership and Management
• Cross Cultural Ministry
• institutional Chaplaincy
• Ministry studies
• Mission and evangelism
• Pastoral Counselling • research in Ministry Further information www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ ministry_master MASTER Of ThEOLOGY
as a student of Csu’s Master of theology, you will expand your existing skills developed through previous theological study and set yourself on the pathway to higher degrees by research in theology.
Enrolment information
Campus Can, Parr Course duration 1 year FT Session intake February, July Additional criteria N/A Indicative yearly fee $13,600 CRICOS code 063875E (Can)
025512C (Parr)
On campus Distance education
About the course
Csu’s Master of theology is designed to:
• build on previous theological study in order to develop an in-depth understanding of major issues in contemporary theology
• establish a sound knowledge base and critical skills in the use of the appropriate methods in theological study
• develop an advanced knowledge of at least one major theological sub-discipline
• provide a pathway to higher degrees by research in theology.
the course consists of four 16 point subjects, comprising one core subject and three restricted electives.
Further information:
www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/ theology_master
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