14. Credit for prior learning
Have you already done some theological study? You may be eligible to receive credit from other diplomas and degrees associated with The Australian College of Theology. You may also apply to receive credit for previous non-Australian College of Theology study in particular subjects. After consultation with the Registrar, application for credit for prior learning can be made to the Australian College of Theology on the relevant "Application for Credit Transfer" form via the Mary Andrews College Registrar. There is no fee involved in applying for this.
An application for credit for prior learning needs to be submitted before you enrol in an Australian College of Theology course for the first time.
However, you should be aware that the Australian College of Theology applies rigorous standards to the granting of credit for prior learning. Comparisons are made between the length of course, the learning outcomes and the assessment procedures.
There is a reduction over time of the relevance of previous study or prior learning as the basis for credit at enrolment in a new course of similar content. If your previous study was completed more than ten years before you start your current Australian College of Theology course, then it will affect your application for credit from that earlier course. The reason for this is that progression through levels of study assumes prior understanding of issues and concepts, an understanding that can over time become lost or inaccurate.
The Australian College of Theology will not grant credit for Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC) subjects done at Moore Theological College, as these courses do not equate to the academic requirements of the Australian College of Theology's Diploma / Advanced Diploma subjects.
Further information on this can be found in the "Australian College of Theology Undergraduate Handbook" on their website: www.actheology.edu.au/handbooks_undergraduate.php