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This qualification is open to applicants who have already gained a degree in an academic discipline other than theology. Applicants who have acquired theological/biblical knowledge and practical skills through personal study or professional experience (e.g., through exercising church leadership, ministry, teaching etc) are invited to apply for this award which allows them to accumulate credits, mainly at level 6 (i.e., the final year of an undergraduate degree programme).This qualification may also offer a route into Master’s level study of theology for those without an undergraduate degree in the subject, either at Spurgeon’s College or elsewhere, depending on the entry requirements of the specific Master’s programme.**Units**Students pursuing the Graduate Diploma can select freely from the units available in the BA programme except where they do not fulfil the stated pre-requisites, according to the table below*. All units are 15 credit units.Unit choice may be guided by the need or desire to fill in gaps left by previous non accredited theological study, and/or the entry requirements of a specific Master’s programme. Students may also need to follow the direction of a denominational accrediting body. *Units are subject to availability.Core UnitsC601 Dissertation C602 Bible, Theology, SpiritualityC604 Ethics and the Story of the Christian ChurchC606 World Religions and IdeologiesC607B Theology and DisabilityOptional UnitsO611* Enterprise and Innovation in MissionO612* Nomadic FaithO613* The Life and Influence of C H SpurgeonO614* Language Specialism - HebrewO615* Language Specialism - GreekO616* Making Disciples Within and Beyond the ChurchO617* Science and TheologyCHR619* Chaplaincy and Pastoral CareUp to two units offered at level 4 or 5 may be selected**Entry Requirements:**Applicants for the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Theology require a degree in another discipline together with experience in ministry or a good knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith. Please provide a CV with your application which includes a reading list. You will be invited for an interview to demonstrate you have sufficient grounding to begin Level 6 study.
