Academic Higher Education / Undergraduate Awards

Doctor of Philosophy

Duration

3 years full-time, up to 8 years part-time

Modes of Study

Classroom, mixed, online

Start Date

Open now

Fees

University of Divinity accredited awards attract fees. To view the University of Divinity tuition fees for 2025 visit https://divinity.edu.au/documents/university-of-divinity-tuition-fees-2025/

Students may apply for Commonwealth support for study through the Fee Help. More information may be found by following the link: https://www.studyassist.gov.au/help-loans/fee-help

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy:

have a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution to the field
have a substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
have expert cognitive, technical and creative skills to use intellectual independence to think critically, analyse and evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation, reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines, and demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and its application
apply knowledge and skills with intellectual independence, and with responsibility and accountability, to plan and execute an ongoing program of original research, and to understand explicit and implicit ethical considerations to the formulation of a research project
have skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards, and to communicate research results to peers and the community.

How Do I Apply?

For application enquiries please contact us via email registrar@sbc.edu.au

About St. Barnabas College

St Barnabas College is part of the Anglican Diocese of Adelaide, serving the educational needs of the Diocese and the Province of South Australia.

We deliver high quality undergraduate and postgraduate theological education, equipping clergy, laity, and ordination candidates for ministry in the church and for Christian life in the world.