Diploma of Arts Divinity is perfect for all Christians living for Christ in everyday life. It offers you the opportunity to deepen your love of God and his word as you engage in his world. The Diploma of Arts Divinity has a focus on Practical Theology.
The Diploma of Arts Divinity builds on the Diploma in Theology by enabling students to deepen their understanding of the key theological disciplines of Biblical Studies and Christian Thought and History and in Ministry. This is extended by further study in those disciplines and in the area of practical ministry studies. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Advance Diploma of Arts Divinity
1. have significant foundational skills for critical study of Christian texts.
2. have skills to articulate and reflect upon foundational theological, scriptural knowledge and apply this to ministry practice.
3. have strong analytical skills allowing them to analyse and communicate sound theological arguments, especially in relation to ministry tasks or worldview perspectives.
4. apply their skills and knowledge to their own and other contexts and traditions through culturally relevant ministry practices.
5. apply their skills and knowledge to the service of others through practical engagement and in contexts such as practical support ministries or cultural and philosophical analysis.
Overview
One of the options we offer at Grace Seminary is the opportunity to pursue master’s-level coursework even though one has not received a bachelor’s degree. The Diploma of Arts Divinity provides a quality education in areas of theology, hermeneutics, Bible backgrounds, spiritual formation and prayer, preaching and other pastoral courses, and either Greek or Hebrew.
A minimum of at least two years of college level education is required for admission, unless the requirement is waived by special action of the Admissions Committee. Holders of the Diploma of Arts Divinity who subsequently earn a bachelor’s degree may have their credits applied toward a degree program. After successful completion of the prescribed 78-hour program, a student may be awarded a Diploma of Arts Divinity.