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For those currently studying their teaching qualification through an approved teacher education course.
An 8 unit Diploma of Theology completed over the duration of a degree in Teaching or Education. Completed through the flexible learning combinations of on-campus, online, or intensive mode.
Subject to the requirements of the degree studies being undertaken through the approved education course.
Course Structure
Youthworks College is an Affiliated College of the Australian University of Theology (AUT). The tuition fees are set by AUT on an annual basis. More information about tuition fees is available here.
Each unit in the Diploma of Theology for Christian teachers enriches the understanding of the Christian faith with biblical studies, theological studies, and the application of the gospel to contemporary issues in the teaching profession.
ACT units offered:
TH008-512 – “The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ”
TH009-512 – “The Holy Spirit, Grace, Church and Hope”
NT002-512 – “The Early New Testament Church”
OT001-512 – “Old Testament Foundations”
PE001-512 – “Christian Ethics”
DE019-512 – “Sexuality & Identity”
CH002-512 – “Christianity in History from 1550”
DE045-512 – “Formative Christian Teaching”
Benefits:
Provides a solid theological foundation for future teachers to address and respond to challenges in Christian educational settings.
Student teachers learn to think theologically DURING their secular university education. Gaining a robust theological foundation DURING their education degree at a secular university means students are able to actively engage with secular ideas in university from a Christian perspective. This provides the best preparation for Christian teachers to engage with these ideas as they arise from families and students in the school setting. It also avoids a cloistered Christian institutionalism that retreats from the world.
Choose the DURING pathway and apply here
The AUT Coursework Course Enrolment Policy and other important AUT policies for prospective students are located here.
Admission Criteria
Youthworks College welcomes students from all denominations who have a personal faith in Jesus Christ and are active church members. Applicants should understand that as an organisation of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Youthworks College operates under the Diocesan Statement of Faith.
Youthworks College expects all staff and students to adhere to the national code of conduct, Faithfulness in Service and the Youthworks College Code of Conduct.
All students over 18 years will require a Working with Children Check (WWCC). This check will give you a WWCC number which should be provided to college@youthworks.net for verification. To apply for your WWCC visit the NSW Kids Guardian. This requirement also applies to all online students residing in NSW.
Youthworks College is committed to the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children, therefore you are also required to complete the Safe Ministry training package prepared by the Sydney Anglican Diocese (or equivalent training endorsed by the NCCA's Safe Church Program).