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11070NAT

Diploma of Chaplaincy
On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$4,900 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Civil Celebrant Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker + 2 more
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
4 - 18 months
$2,025 - $6,240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain

Bachelor of Social Work
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$36,400 - $100,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Social Worker Caseworker Social Welfare Officer
Family Support Worker Mental Health Social Worker Correctional Case Manager Art Therapist Aged Care Social Worker Community Worker Human Rights Activist Multicultural Liaison Officer Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Community Liaison Officer Community Volunteer Community Psychologist Hospital Social Worker Youth Minister Community Recovery Officer Youth Engagement Officer Humanitarian Aid Worker Youth Adviser Human Rights Officer International Aid Worker Clinical Social Worker Community Advocate Youth Advocate Aged Care Coordinator Mental Health Specialist
+ 26 more

Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
4 years
$17,760 - $73,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Athletic Director Italian Teacher Biology Teacher
STEM Teacher Visual Arts Teacher Chemistry Teacher Physics Teacher Dance Teacher Philosophy Teacher German Teacher Humanities Teacher Science Teacher Vocational Education Trainer English Tutor High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
+ 13 more

Bachelor of Arts (Classics and Ancient History)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $37,212
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher
Classics Teacher Priest
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Academic Researcher Historian History Teacher Classics Teacher Priest + 2 more

Bachelor of Arts (Islamic Studies)
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Priest

Bachelor of Arts (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$27,401 - $97,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Bachelor of Arts (Studies in Religion)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$36,405 - $50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Chaplain

Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$2,830 - $66,715
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Education Manager High School Teacher Secondary School Teacher
Science Teacher Physics Teacher Philosophy Teacher Humanities Teacher Drama Tutor Biology Teacher Deputy Principal Chemistry Teacher Visual Arts Teacher
+ 9 more

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Philosophy)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Doctor of Philosophy
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$2,525 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher
Philosophy Teacher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher University Professor Academic Researcher Philosophy Teacher + 1 more

Bachelor of Theology
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 years
$48,960 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker
Minister Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Theology
Blended
6 months
$8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain

Graduate Diploma of Theological Studies
Blended
12 months
$17,968
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain
Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Development Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Development Worker + 3 more

Graduate Certificate in Theological Studies
Blended, Online
6 months
$8,400 - $12,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker
Community Worker Pastor Minister
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Community Worker Pastor Minister + 3 more

Bachelor of Theology (Honours)
Blended, On Campus
12 months
$16,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
Minister Pastor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Minister Pastor + 2 more

Bachelor of Philosophy
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Philosophy Teacher

Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry
Online
24 months
$33,744
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain
Youth Minister
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister + 1 more

Master of Theological Studies
Blended, Online
24 months
$3,000 - $39,216
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister
Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Minister Religious Education Teacher Academic Tutor + 2 more

Master of Theology
Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$32,680 - $36,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain
Academic Researcher
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain Academic Researcher + 1 more
CHC42315

Certificate IV in Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care
Distance, On Campus, Online
9 - 18 months
$2,760 - $10,380
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Chaplain
11237NAT

Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (Church Planting)
Online
24 months
$3,235
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain
CHCSS00137

Palliative Approach Skill Set
Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 3 months
$499 - $2,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Aged Care Worker Personal Care Assistant Disability Support Worker
Community Support Worker Nursing Assistant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Diversional Therapist Lifestyle Coordinator Pastoral Care Worker Aged Care Coordinator
+ 7 more

Graduate Certificate in Divinity
Online
5 months
$9,804
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Outreach Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Outreach Worker

Graduate Certificate in Theology
Online
5 months
$9,804
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker
Pastoral Care Worker Community Development Worker Minister Pastor
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Pastoral Care Worker Community Development Worker Minister Pastor + 4 more

Graduate Diploma in Divinity
Online
12 months
$19,608
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain
Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Outreach Worker
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastor Minister Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Youth Worker Outreach Worker + 3 more

Graduate Diploma in Theology
Online
12 months
$19,608
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker
Minister Youth Minister Religious Education Coordinator
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Minister Youth Minister Religious Education Coordinator + 3 more

Diploma in Theology
Online
12 months
$16,872
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Pastor Chaplain
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Pastor Chaplain

Undergraduate Certificate in Divinity
Online
5 months
$8,436
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister Volunteer Coordinator
Office Assistant Administrative Assistant
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Youth Minister Volunteer Coordinator Office Assistant Administrative Assistant + 2 more

Bachelor of Ministry
Blended, Online
3 years
$50,616 - $55,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain
Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Minister Pastor Chaplain Religious Education Teacher Priest Youth Minister + 3 more
11238NAT

Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology
Blended, Distance, On Campus, Online
9 - 24 months
$6,340
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain
Pastor Minister
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Religious Education Teacher Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Pastor Minister + 2 more
11236NAT

Certificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology
Distance, On Campus, Online
5 - 12 months
$2,400 - $2,415
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Assistant Chaplain Youth Minister
10802NAT

Certificate III in Discipleship
Blended
6 months
$7,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Youth Minister Pastoral Care Worker
11128NAT

Graduate Diploma of Buddhist Studies
On Campus
27 months
$78,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Community Support Worker
Program Coordinator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Pastoral Care Worker Community Support Worker Program Coordinator + 1 more
11061NAT

Diploma of Ageing and Pastoral or Spiritual Care
Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Wellbeing Coordinator
Community Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Pastoral Care Worker Chaplain Wellbeing Coordinator Community Support Worker Volunteer Coordinator + 2 more
10900NAT

Graduate Diploma of Counselling (Christian)
Online
2 years
$14,880
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Support Worker Wellbeing Coordinator
Outreach Worker Grief Counsellor
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Chaplain Support Worker Wellbeing Coordinator Outreach Worker Grief Counsellor + 2 more
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