Diploma of Chaplaincy Pathway

Starting with a Diploma of Chaplaincy, students can gain fast-tracked admission and advance through various program levels, eventually reaching a Bachelor degree, if desired. Students typically enrol in the lowest next award level and move upwards, meaning that the next step for someone who holds a Diploma of Chaplaincy is to enrol in the Diploma in Theology.

The Diploma in Theology has eight units and you can receive academic credit for five units from the Diploma of Chaplaincy, which means you only need to complete three additional units to earn a Diploma in Theology.

Oliver’s pathway: In 2023, Oliver completed a Diploma of Chaplaincy. After gaining further experience working as a Chaplain with The Salvation Army, he decided to pursue professional development through an academic pathway and signed up for a one-on-one information session. Oliver was excited to discover that this qualification meant he was more than half-way to achieving a Diploma in Theology. With five units of academic credit transferred, he only needed to complete three units to finish this diploma, which he was able to achieve in 18 months.