Advanced Diploma of Theology
Before 2012, the Advanced Diploma courses previously required the completion of 24 subjects.
Under the new changes to the Diploma courses starting from 2012, students beginning an Advanced Diploma of Theology in 2012 or beyond need to now complete only 16 subjects (i.e. 48 credit points), four subjects of which must now be completed at degree level. Each subject is worth 4 credit points (cps).
The Advanced Diploma of Theology now requires the successful completion of two years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time. There is no maximum time in which to complete the course.
Full-time study is considered to be 4 subjects per semester. No students may enrol in more than 5 subjects in any one semester.
Cost per subject
Mary Andrews College is a member of the Australian College of Theology. The ACT is a national Higher Education Provider (HEP), and their courses are accredited by the various government education departments around Australia. FEE-HELP is available for many students. In 2012 Diploma students pay $1,104 per subject (FEE-HELP available). Degree level subjects have higher fees. See more information on FEE-HELP.
Mary Andrews College has set the 2012 fees for auditing students (i.e. attendance only) as just $310 per subject.
New Advanced Diploma of Theology course structure
From 2012, the new Advanced Diploma of Theology requires the following core subjects:
* Old Testament: both OT201 and OT202; or OT250
* New Testament: both NT201 and NT202; or NT250
* Church History: one of CH201, CH202, CH205-CH209
* Theology: either TH210 or TH211
and the following elective subjects:
* Old Testament exegesis: one subject
* New Testament exegsis: one subject
* Theology: one subject
* Church History: one subject
* Electives: minimum of six more subjects, including a maximum of 2 Type B electives (if offered)
Total = 16 subjects, four of which must now be completed at degree level.
View a list of subjects offered at Mary Andrews College.