This course is designed to follow on from the Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies and expand students' investigation of a range of issues in classical and contemporary theological and biblical studies. It provides students with opportunities to critically reflect on theological dimensions of professional and community life, and develops foundational skills and knowledge for further postgraduate studies in theology. Some topics are available online. The Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies is designed for two categories of students: those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline who have a general interest in theology, religion and Christianity those who hold a tertiary qualification in theology and wish to advance their knowledge and skills for the purposes of professional and personal development. The Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies aims to: extend students' knowledge and understanding of a range of classical and contemporary theology and biblical studies extend student examination and reflection on theological dimensions and independently apply these to make high level decisions in their own professional and social life be able to apply theoretical knowledge and skills to initiate, plan, implement and evaluate professional and/or social programs provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in several areas of contemporary academic theology. Learning outcomes On completion of the Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies students will have: demonstrated an advanced knowledge of the literature and texts in the disciplines of theology and biblical studies demonstrated skills in hermeneutical and other academic methodologies in the reading and analysis of biblical, and other theological texts contributed to informed theological academic debate and knowledge as it applies to contemporary issues and contexts and demonstrated the ability to independently apply these to make high level decisions in their own professional and community life the ability to plan, initiate and undertake research and analysis of a range of sources, and communicate findings at a post-graduate level.