Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology

Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology is a program taught at Australian Lutheran College, Australia. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (6 months) options.

The Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology (GCEdTheol) supports participants to develop a critical appreciation of the Christian faith and its implications for work in a faith-based education context. Students enhance theological and spiritual awareness and use reflective practices to apply foundational knowledge and engage in discussion between education and theology.

Award requirements are the equivalent of 3 standard units (72 points), normally comprised of 6 half units to help students manage workload. The structure includes at least one half unit in Education Studies or Religious Education, at least one half unit in Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology, and further postgraduate-level units or half units. The course is available to domestic students only and can be studied entirely online.

Modules

• ALC postgraduate Education Studies (DE) units scheduled in 2026 or
• ALC postgraduate Religious Education (DR) units scheduled in 2026
• ALC postgraduate Biblical Studies (BS) units scheduled in 2026 or
• ALC postgraduate Systematic Theology (CT) units scheduled in 2026
• ALC postgraduate units scheduled in 2026

The minimum requirements for admission in Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology at Australian Lutheran College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Australian Lutheran College.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Australian Lutheran College as pre-requiste for admission in Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
• Where the first language is other than English, please see the English language proficiency requirements in the Admissions Policy.

Please check detail of study units at https://alc.edu.au/study/courses/graduate-certificate-in-education-and-theology/

International applicants are usually expected to demonstrate proficiency in English. This may often be evidenced through a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or an equivalent TOEFL score. However, all prospective students should check specific requirements and accepted qualifications.

43 fully funded scholarships are listed for Australia. See Australia scholarships.