{"id":2376,"date":"2015-10-17T15:11:47","date_gmt":"2015-10-17T04:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stcyrils.edu.au\/?page_id=2376"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T04:37:56","slug":"postgraduate-degrees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stcyrils.edu.au\/index.php\/postgraduate-degrees\/","title":{"rendered":"Postgraduate Degrees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Study Options at St Cyril’s:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

At St Cyril’s we recognise that students often come not only from different walks of life, but also from different stages of life, in their search for quality theological education. As such, we offer a broad range of degree programs fully accredited<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>by the Australian University College of Divinity<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, which cater to all academic levels, from an undergraduate Diploma to a postgraduate Masters degree, and all the way through to Higher Degree Research such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Any of the units within our degrees may also be undertaken by Audit students<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>who are defined as those who wish to enrol in a unit without pursuing academic credit, for the purpose of education without assessment and credit.<\/p>\n

Please browse below to find a degree that suits you. Should you require any further information please do not hesitate to email our \u00a0registrar.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” active_section=”2″][vc_tta_section title=”Undergraduate Degrees” tab_id=”1441873920568-18a8a48a-7614″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2934″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Diploma of Christian Studies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1451909906989{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fdiploma-of-christian%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Diploma of Christian Studies is an 8 unit (i.e. 1 year) undergraduate award that introduces students to Orthodox Christian studies within higher education. \u00a0It is designed for Year 12 graduates (no ATAR requirement), and provides an potential entry-point into the Bachelor of Theology.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0It provides an opportunity to undertake some theological study with special focus on Christian Thought (including Biblical Studies, Theology, and Humanities in the Christian Tradition) or on Christian Practice (Christian Life and Ministry).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2927″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Bachelor of Theology” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1451909950388{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fbachelor-of-theology%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Bachelor of Theology degree is a 24 unit (i.e 3 year) undergraduate award that provides a broad and coherent study of Orthodox theology and related disciplines (Biblical Studies, Theology, Humanities in the Christian Tradition, and Ministry). \u00a0It is designed for those school-leavers or mature-entry students<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0seeking an undergraduate foundation in theology. This degree prepares candidates for professional, academic, and lay Christian ministry; and for further learning beyond the degree.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Postgraduate Degrees” tab_id=”1451900879948-a610e490-c38f”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2928″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Certificate in Arts” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1473688344786{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-certificate-in-arts%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Graduate Certificate in Arts degree is a 4 unit (i.e 6 months) postgraduate award. It is designed for those who hold a \u00a0tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline<\/strong>, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in Orthodox theological studies to enhance their professional work. \u00a0Upon successful completion of this Grad Cert, students may enter and have their 4 units counted towards the Graduate Diploma or Master of Arts degrees.<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”4208″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1518060916036{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-certificate-in-theological-studies%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies degree is a 4 unit (i.e 6 months) postgraduate award. It is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline<\/strong>, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in Orthodox theological studies to enhance their professional work. \u00a0It \u00a0differs to the Grad Cert of Arts<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em>in that it is a more specialised degree that requires half of the units taken to be from the \u00a0disciplines of Theology and Biblical Studies<\/em>. \u00a0Upon successful completion of this Grad Cert, students may enter and have their 4 units counted towards the Graduate Diploma or Master of Theological Studies degrees.<\/strong><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2929″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Diploma in Arts” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1473688360031{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-diploma-of-arts%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Graduate Diploma in Arts \u00a0degree is a 8 unit (i.e 1 year) postgraduate award. \u00a0It requires the completion of the Grad Cert of Arts; though generally such students would enter the Master of Arts.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0It is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology, and who are seeking skills in Orthodox theological studies to enhance their professional work. \u00a0Upon successful completion of this Grad Diploma, students may enter and have their units counted towards the Master of Arts degrees.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2930″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1518061054604{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-diploma-of-theological-studies%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Graduate Diploma in Theological Studies degree is a 8 unit (i.e 1 year) postgraduate award. \u00a0It requires the completion of the Grad Cert of Theological Studies; though generally such students would enter the Master of Theological Studies.<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0It is designed for those who hold a tertiary qualification in a non-theological discipline, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in theology. It \u00a0differs to the Diploma of Arts<\/strong><\/em> \u00a0in that it is a more specialised degree that requires half of the units taken to be from the disciplines of Theology or Biblical Studies. The other remaining units may be taken from any discipline. Upon successful completion of this Grad Diploma, students may enter and have their units counted towards the Master of Theological Studies degree.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2933″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Master of Arts” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1473688393889{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fmaster-of-arts%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Master of Arts degree is a 8 or 12 unit (i.e. 1 or 1.5 year) postgraduate award. It is \u00a0designed for graduates who hold a tertiary qualification in a theological discipline (this may be a Grad Cert in Arts<\/em><\/strong>), who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in Orthodox theology as part of their continuing education for ministry or academic study. \u00a0Please note those holding tertiary degrees in a non-theological discipline may enter via the \u00a0Grad Cert in Arts.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0It is designed to provide a graduate-level education in biblical and theological study, spiritual formation, and cultural literacy that will prepare them for ordained or other ministry in the church, and other vocational settings; as well as laying the foundation for further postgraduate study and research (i.e MTh or PhD).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2926″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Master of Theological Studies” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1518060139374{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fmaster-of-theological-studies%2F||”][vc_column_text]The Master of Theological Studies degree is a 8 or 12 unit (i.e. 1 or 1.5 year) postgraduate award. It is \u00a0designed for graduates who hold a tertiary qualification in a theological discipline (this may be a Grad Cert in Theological Studies<\/em><\/strong>), who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in Orthodox theology as part of their continuing education for ministry or academic study. \u00a0Please note those holding tertiary degrees in a non-theological discipline may enter via the \u00a0Grad Cert in Theological Studies<\/em>.<\/em><\/strong> \u00a0It \u00a0differs to the Master of Arts<\/strong> \u00a0<\/em>in that it is a more specialised degree that requires half of the units taken to be from the \u00a0disciplines of Theology or Biblical Studies<\/strong><\/em>. The other remaining units may be taken from any discipline. It is designed to provide a graduate-level education in biblical and theological study, that will prepare them for ordained or other ministry in the church, and other vocational settings; as well as laying the foundation for further specialised postgraduate study and research (i.e MTh or PhD).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”2927″ style=”vc_box_rounded”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Master of Theology” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1518060170589{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fmaster-of-theology%2F||”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Master of Theology degree is a 12 unit (i.e. 1.5 year) postgraduate coursework award. It is designed for those who hold a Bachelor of Theology<\/em><\/strong> and who wish to pursue\u00a0theological studies in greater depth<\/em><\/strong> and with greater rigour. It includes either a specialisation in one discipline or subdiscipline, along with the opportunity for a focused research project.<\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11233″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Master of Counselling” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779165471926{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fmaster-of-counselling-2%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]The Master of Counselling provides students with advanced professional skills for counselling ministry and for pastoral and spiritual formation. It nurtures the formation of professional identity and vision suitable for individual and relational counselling. The course equips graduates to engage in supportive and intensive therapies with psychological competence and theological congruence.<\/p>\n

At St Cyril\u2019s, the Master of Counselling is offered from a uniquely Orthodox perspective, by integrating the study of Orthodox theology as it pertains to counselling, with the full breadth of scientific knowledge and professional training expected of a counselling qualification at postgraduate level.<\/p>\n

The Master of Counselling is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) as a pathway to professional recognition and membership of the ACA.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11235″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Diploma of Counselling” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779165102960{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-diploma-of-counselling%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 or above qualification in any field, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice-based counselling skills to enhance their work in Christian ministry and mission. At St Cyril\u2019s, the Graduate Diploma of Counselling is offered from a uniquely Orthodox perspective, by integrating the study of Orthodox theology as it pertains to counselling, with the full breadth of scientific knowledge and professional training expected of a counselling qualification at postgraduate level. The Graduate Diploma of Counselling is accredited by the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) as a pathway to professional recognition and membership of the ACA.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”11237″ style=”vc_box_rounded” css=””][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Graduate Certificate of Counselling” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1779165384978{margin-top: -5px !important;}” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fstcyrils.edu.au%2Findex.php%2Fgraduate-certificate-of-counselling%2F”][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

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The Graduate Certificate in Counselling is designed for those who hold an undergraduate AQF 7 qualification in any field, who wish to pursue a graduate qualification in counselling to enhance their professional work. Graduates will be equipped with advanced theoretical knowledge and practice-based counselling skills to enhance their work in Christian ministry and mission.<\/p>\n

At St Cyril\u2019s, the Graduate Certificate of Counselling is offered from a uniquely Orthodox perspective, by integrating the study of Orthodox theology as it pertains to counselling, with the full breadth of scientific knowledge and professional training expected of a counselling degree at postgraduate level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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