Enrolment - Sydney Campus

First year program planners

Use the program planners below to select the courses you will enrol in for your first year of study based on the program you have been accepted into.

• Associate Degree in Theology

  Study Period 2

  CORE1000- Foundations of Wisdom
  Class number: 1339
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  THEO1520 – Introduction to Christian Spirituality
  Class number: 1489
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  THEO2250 – Introduction to Sacramental Theology
  Class number: 1490
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  COREXXXX – CORE Elective
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2026 as listed on the
  Calendars and Timetables page.
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Bachelor of Philosophy

  Study Period 2

  CORE1000 - Foundations of Wisdom
  Class number: 1339
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL2110 – History of Philosophy: Medieval
  Class number: 1450
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
  Class number: 1448
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PLUS a CORE Elective course or a General Elective course.
  
  Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2026 as listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.
  
  A General Elective is chosen from one of the many courses that are available, which are not necessarily in Philosophy with the PHIL course code. Courses can be found by reviewing the Course Offerings for 2026 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page. If the General Elective is to be used towards a Major or Minor; please contact the Undergraduate Philosophy Coordinator, Dr Heath Williams via email heath.williams@nd.edu.au
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Under-Graduates Community site. You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Bachelor of Philosophy / Bachelor of Theology

  Study Period 2

  CORE1000 – Foundations of Wisdom
  Class number: 1339
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL2110 – History of Philosophy: Medieval
  Class number: 1450
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
  Class number: 1448
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  COREXXXX – CORE Elective
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2026 as listed on the
  Calendars and Timetables page.
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to  enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate
  Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Bachelor of Philosophy, Politics and Economics

  Study Period 2

  CORE1000 - Foundations of Wisdom
  Class number: 1339
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  POLI1001 – Politics, Democracy and Governance in Australia
  Class number: 1471
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  BUSN1030 – Quantitative Methods for Business
  Class number: 2516
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
  Class number: 1448
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to  enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the
  Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate  Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Bachelor of Theology

  Study Period 2

  CORE1000 - Foundations of Wisdom
  Class number: 1339
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  THEO1520 – Introduction to Christian Spirituality
  Class number: 1489
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  THEO2250 – Introduction to Sacramental Theology
  Class number: 1490
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  COREXXXX – CORE Elective
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Options for CORE Elective courses can be found by referring to the Course Offerings for 2026 as listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.
  
  A General Elective is chosen from one of the many courses that are available, not necessarily in Theology with the THEO course code. Courses can be found by reviewing the Course Offerings for 2026 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.
  
  The General Elective can be a course used towards a Major or Minor, please contact the Undergraduate Theology Coordinator Dr. Peter Christofides via email Peter.Christofides@nd.edu.au
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Graduate Certificate (Missionary Leadership)

  Study Period 2

  MISS6002 - Ministerial Leadership: Theory and Praxis
  Class number: 1843
  Start date: 16 June 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  MISS6003 - Mission Practicum and Field Placement
  Class number: 2664
  Start date: 16 June 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Pastoral Theology

  Study Period 2

  PHIL6020 – Ethical Issues in Professional Life
  Class Number: 1453
  Start Date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL6210 – Philosophy of the Human Person
  Class number: 1456
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  In consultation with the Program Coordinator, choose two (2) electives from the Program Requirements
  
  Please consult the Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Glenn Morrison (glenn.morrison@nd.edu.au), if you wish to enrol in PHTH6020 Pastoral Placement. The pastoral placement is approved by the Program Coordinator in consultation with external and internal supervision providers.
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator Associate Professor Glenn Morrison (glenn.morrison@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator. The school can be contacted via email at philosophytheology@nd.edu.au or by calling 02 8204 4175.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Graduate Certificate in History of Philosophy

  Study Period 2

  PHIL6110 - History of Philosophy: Medieval
  Class number:1454
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL6140 - History of Philosophy: Contemporary
  Class number:1455
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory

  
  Students are encouraged to read Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic, prior to enrolling in courses.  Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

• Graduate Certificate in Religious Education (NSW)

  Study Period 2

  THEO5002 - Intro to the Sacraments
  Class number:1494
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  EDUC5068 - Teaching Religious Education
  Class number:1874
  Start date: 7 September 2026
  Category: Compulsory

• Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies

  Study Period 2

  Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Academic Dean of CIS or the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Pastoral Theology

  Study Period 2

  In consultation with the Program Coordinator, choose four (4) electives from the Program Requirements

  Please consult the Program Coordinator, Associate Professor Glenn Morrison, if you wish to enrol in PHTH6020 Pastoral Placement. The pastoral placement is approved by the Program Coordinator in consultation with external and internal supervision providers.

• Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies

  Study Period 2

  Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program
  Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Graduate Diploma of Philosophy

  Study Period 2

  Select four (4) Philosophy (PHIL) courses at 6000-level from the Course Offerings for 2026 here. One of these courses should be a postgraduate Core Curriculum Course. Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic (dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au), prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Master of Arts (Philosophy)

  Study Period 2

  Select four (4) courses from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2026 here. One of these courses should be a postgraduate Core Curriculum Course. Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic (dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au), prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Master of Arts (Theology)

  Study Period 1 & 2

  Select four (4) Philosophy (PHIL) courses at 6000-level for each Study Period from the Course Offerings for 2026. One of these courses should be a postgraduate Core Curriculum Course. Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Dejan Simkovic, prior to enrolling in courses.

• Master of Liberal Arts

  If your focus is Philosophy:

  Study Period 2

  PHTH6002 – Reason and Revelation
  Class number: 2848
  Start Date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  PHIL6210 – Philosophy of the Human Person
  Class number: 1456
  Start Date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Select two (2) additional Philosophy courses from Philosophy (PHIL) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2026 here.

  If your focus is Theology:

  Study Period 2

  PHTH6002 – Reason and Revelation
  Class number: 2848
  Start Date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  THEO6009 – Ecclesiology and Mariology
  Class number: 1495
  Start Date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Elective
  
  Select two (2) additional Theology courses from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed from the Course Offerings for 2026 here.
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator (Theology: Dr Marco Ceccarelli - marco.ceccarelli@nd.edu.au; Philosophy: Dr Dejan Simkovic – dejan.simkovic@nd.edu.au) prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Master of Theological Studies

  Study Period 2

  Select from Theology (THEO) 6000-level courses listed here. Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy and Theology Post-Graduates Community site (COM0006). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Diploma of Theology

  Study Period 2

  THEO1210 – Introduction to New Testament
  Class number: 1488
  Start date:  20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory

  COREXXXX – CORE Elective
  Start date:  20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory

  Please choose two 1000 or 2000-level THEO Courses from the Course Offerings for 2026 listed on the Calendars and Timetables page.

  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy & Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Philosophy

  Study Period 2

  PHIL1030 – Critical Thinking
  Class number: 1448
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Option to complete if you have not completed Methods and Basic Problems in Philosophy.
  
  PHIL2110 – History of Philosophy: Medieval
  Class number: 1450
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Option to complete if you have not completed Ancient Philosophy.
  
  PHIL2140 - History of Philosophy: Contemporary
  Class number: 1451
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Optional
  
  Please contact the Undergraduate Philosophy Program Coordinator Dr. Heath Williams via email heath.williams@nd.edu.au for details of a 4th course, or if you would like to complete this Program part-time.
  
  Students are encouraged to read the Program Requirements and consult with the Program Coordinator prior to enrolling in courses. Please contact the School of Philosophy and Theology to arrange an appointment with the Program Coordinator.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

• Undergraduate Certificate in Theology

  Study Period 2

  THEO1520 – Introduction to Christian Spirituality
  Class number: 1489
  Start date: 20 July 2026
  Category: Compulsory
  
  Students should read the Program Requirements and consult the Program Coordinator, Dr Peter Christofides via email peter.christofides@nd.edu.au, prior to enrolling in courses.
  
  Students are also strongly encouraged to keep an eye on the Blackboard Philosophy & Theology Undergraduate Community site (COM0368). You will find here all sorts of information to assist you in your studies, as well as important announcements and updates on your program.

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