Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy
Course Overview / Course Structure
| Course Name | Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Type | Full-time or part-time |
| Mode | On-campus or by distance education |
| Duration | 1 year (full-time equivalent) |
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| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Course Code | SS46 |
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| Host School | Social Sciences |
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General Information
The Diploma in Chaplaincy is a one year fulltime course of study (or part-time equivalent). It has emphases in theoretical understandings of diverse groups of human beings, the issues they face in modern society and understanding the roles and responsibilities of those working in the Chaplaincy area. The course aims to offer vocational emphases in Chaplaincy which develop practical skills and theoretical foundations for those working as chaplains with a range of people within various institutional contexts.
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Attendance
Full-time students undertake 3-4 units per semester. Each unit is equivalent to 10 credit points). Students may enrol in fewer units per semester and extend their degree over a longer period. Australian students enrolled in three or more units may be eligible to claim Austudy benefits. International students are required to study a minimum of 30 credit hours (3 subject equivalent) per semester to fulfil Australian study visa requirements.
Workload for the Course
The Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy requires 80 credit points for completion. Each credit point indicates an expected student involvement of one hour per week for one semester. A standard unit carrying a weighting of 10 credit points normally involves 10 hours of study and research per week. Students undertaking fulltime study will have a semester load of 40 credit points.
Students may apply for transfer of credit from previous studies. Application for transfer of credit is to be made at the time of entry into the course. During their course of study, students may also apply to engage in cross-institutional study towards the requirements of the course. A maximum of 50% of the course may be undertaken through transfer of credit and/or cross-institutional study.
Course Structure
The units to be studied in the Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy are as follows:
Elective units
Two Elective units of students' choice must be taken to complete the Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy. Students may choose units that will assist their work as school chaplains, youth workers or welfare workers. Students may also choose to cross-credit units of relevance or interest from other institutions.
Relationship with other courses
There are no exit points from the Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy which provide a qualification.
Students who begin the Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy and then find that they wish to continue their studies or to change the focus of their studies may transfer to other postgraduate Social Sciences courses, subject to the entry requirements of those courses. Students who transfer course are then subject to the rules of their new course.
Students who complete the Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy and wish to continue their studies may apply to enrol in other postgraduate Social Sciences courses, subject to the entry requirements of those courses.
Summary of Course Rules – Graduate Diploma in Chaplaincy
1) A total of 80 points of credit are required for graduation.
2) Core units of 60 credit points, as specified, and Elective units of 20 credit points are required for graduation.
3) At least 50 points of credit must be completed within the School of Social Sciences.
4) No more than 40 credit points gained in prior studies at another institution may be credited towards the requirements of the award.
5) No more than 20 credit points gained in concurrent studies at another institution may be credited towards the requirements of the award.
6) The maximum allowable time for completion of the award shall be EIGHT years.
7) Variations of course rules must receive the approval of the Dean and the Board of Studies.
