Undergraduate Certificate in Theology

School of Philosophy & Theology

Are you looking to acquire new skills or add to existing qualifications? The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Undergraduate Certificate in Theology offers you the opportunity to experience University-level studies as they explore the Catholic tradition. Students of the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology study scripture and doctrine, including the sacraments and liturgy. Get in touch today to start your learning journey.

• Why study this certificate?

  The Undergraduate Certificate in Theology offers you an opportunity to acquire new skills and could add to your existing qualifications. In addition, you will learn how to research and analyse critical issues and develop skills in presenting information and arguments.

  Besides boosting your employability, the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology is a pathway to further study for higher awards, such as a diploma or bachelor’s degree. You can take this certificate course over 0.5 years full-time or the equivalent part-time.

• Program summary

  The Undergraduate Certificate in Theology consists of four courses.
  Students will select one of the following courses:

  • THEO1000 Foundations of Catholic Theology
  • THEO1520 Introduction to Christian Spirituality

  Plus, one of the following courses:

  • THEO1110 Introduction to Old Testament
  • THEO1210 Introduction to New Testament

  And, any two of the following courses:

  • THEO1020 Spirituality and the Challenges of Reconciliation
  • THEO2001 Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
  • THEO2002 Introduction to New Testament Greek
  • THEO2003 Introduction to Latin
  • THEO2120 Pentateuch
  • THEO2130 Psalms and Wisdom
  • THEO2210 Writings of Paul
  • THEO2220 Synoptic Gospels
  • THEO2230 Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
  • THEO2310 Early Church History
  • THEO2330 Medieval Christian Experience
  • THEO2340 Modern Church History
  • THEO2350 Reformations: Churches in the 16^th Century
  • THEO2250 Introduction to Sacramental Theology
  • THEO2400 Christology
  • THEO2410 Fundamental Theology
  • THEO2460 Eschatology – The Living Hope of Christians
  • THEO2480 Sacraments of Initiation
  • THEO2020 Catholic Social Thought: An Introduction
  • THEO2240 Scripture and Morality
  • THEO2470 Fundamental Moral Theology
  • THEO2430 Anthropology: Human Being within the Mystery
  • THEO2550 Pastoral Theology Foundations

  Please note that although this certificate is delivered wholly online, the Bachelor of Theology requires attendance on the Sydney or Fremantle campus.

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

• Entry requirements

  The minimum entry requirements of The University of Notre Dame Australia apply for the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology.

  While minimum entry requirements need to be met, we also consider your application more broadly — your non-academic achievements (professional work experience, leadership roles, volunteering, community and/or church involvement), as well as your personal qualities, aspirations, interests and your capacity to successfully complete this program.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Certificate in Theology, graduates will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate broad theoretical and applied knowledge
  2. Communicate arguments and/or ideas in a range of forms
  3. Evaluate appropriate sources and information
  4. Demonstrate research skills
  5. Synthesise knowledge and apply skills in order to solve sometimes complex problems; and
  6. Work independently and, where appropriate, in collaboration with others.

• Career opportunities

  The Undergraduate Certificate in Theology is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a Diploma or Bachelor's degree.

• Real world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  CSP
  A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a place at university where the government pays part of your fees. This part is a subsidy, not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. However, this subsidy does not cover the entire cost of your study. Students must pay the rest, called the ‘student contribution amount’.

  In a Commonwealth Supported Place, your fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your fees will be split into two portions:

  • The Commonwealth contribution, which is the portion paid by the Australian Government.
  • The student contribution, which is the portion you pay. You may choose to pay upfront or defer your student contribution with a HECS-HELP Loan.

  Eligible students will be offered a CSP – you do not need to apply.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees Page.

• Student profile data

  The tables below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this Program. It provides data on all students who commenced in this Program in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia.

  Sydney Student Profile Data

  TABLE 1a – Undergraduate Certificate in Theology BASIS OF ADMISSION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE

  Applicant background	Semester 1 2022
  	Number of students	Percentage of all students
  (A) Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	<5	N/P
  (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study	N/A	N/A
  (C) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)	<5	N/P
  (D) Recent secondary education: Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	N/A	N/A
  Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, interview, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)	N/A	N/A
  Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, interview, school marks & recommendation with no minimum ATAR requirement)	N/A	N/A
  International students	N/A	N/A
  All students	N/P	100.0%

  TABLE 1b – Bachelor of Theology ATAR PROFILE DATA FOR APPLICANTS ENTERING ON THE BASIS OF RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION IN SEMESTER 1, 2022 INTAKE

  RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION - ATAR-based offers	ATAR (Excluding adjustment factors) *	Selection Rank (ATAR plus any adjustment factors) *[only if relevant]
  Highest rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A
  Median rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A
  Lowest rank to receive an offer	N/A	N/A

  Notes:  

  “<5” – the number of students is less than 5
  N/A – Students not accepted in this category
  N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent the calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

  In 2022, due to COVID, additional adjustment factor points were granted to applicants from NSW, ACT and VIC.

• More information

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  Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.

  
  

  For more information, please contact our Prospective Students Office.

  Fremantle and Broome Phone: +61 8 9433 0533 Email: future@nd.edu.au

  Sydney and Melbourne Phone: +61 2 8204 4404 Email: sydney@nd.edu.au