The Diploma of Chaplaincy is an accredited qualification, with fee-help available, for aspiring chaplains in all contexts.
Receive practical and theological training on how to minister to those in need, understand them, and be empowered to make a real and lasting difference.
A dynamic learning environment for chaplains has been created through a mix of online and intensive study. All students completing the Diploma of Chaplaincy attend intensives as a part of the course. Students can join the Ministry or Leadership face-to-face or online classes where available for BIB001 and THE001. Students also arrange and undertake a 100 hour placement in an area of their choice as a part of their training.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Please visit the AC website for unit information and suggested course plan
The HE Diploma content is delivered in an Intensive format, in 5 intensives (2 in Semester 1, 2 in Semester 2, and 1 'summer' or 'winter' school) over 1 calendar year.
These intensives are usually held Thursday, Friday from 8:30am-5pm and Saturday, 8:30am-3pm at AC campuses and selected locations. At times it may be delivered in a live Zoom format.
For the electives (or 'Intensive 5'), these are usually held Friday and Saturday, 8:30am-5pm, with one topic being covered each day.
Throughout the semester you will have additional content to access, view, read, and assignments.
Please note our intensives are not recorded, and therefore full attendance is required.
Students are welcome to discuss their study load prior to enrolment to ensure the best plan for them.
COURSE DATES
PLEASE NOTE:
- The cohort name is required in all correspondence regarding your course if you have an enquiry.
- Intensive Dates are dependent on the minimum number of enrolments being received for them to proceed. If minimum numbers are not met, students will be offered an alternative date to complete their course.
- From 2022 all courses will have an application cut off date 7 days prior to the start date Eg. Course starts on Thursday 10 March 2022, applications will need to be completed and ready for assessing by Thursday 3 March 2022
COHORTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 1 (JAN-JUNE)
Melbourne Campus, Alphacrucis College *DATES UPDATED*
Address: Level 4, 350 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC
Cohort Name: MEC22.1
Application Cut-Off Date: 3rd of March
| Intensive 1: | 10-12 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 21-23 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 28-30 July 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 15-17 September 2022 |
| Electives: | 17-19 November 2022 |
Perth Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, Perth
Cohort Name: PEC22.1
Application Cut-Off Date: 24th of February 2022
| Intensive 1: | 3-5 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 28-30 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 18-20 August 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 13-15 October 2022 |
| Electives: | 24-26 November 2022 |
Adelaide Campus, Alphacrucis College
Cohort Name: ADC22.1
Address: 1013 South Road, Melrose Park SA
Application Cut-Off Date: 3rd of March 2022
| Intensive 1: | 10-12 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 21-23 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 28-30 July 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 15-17 September 2022 |
| Electives: | 17-19 November 2022 |
Online Class (via zoom)
Cohort Name: ONL22.1
Application Cut-Off Date: 3rd of March 2022
| Intensive 1: | 10-12 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 21-23 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 28-30 July 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 15-17 September 2022 |
| Electives: | 17-19 November 2022 |
Sydney Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW
Cohort Name: SYC22.1
Application Cut-Off Date: 3rd of March 2022
| Intensive 1: | 10-12 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 21-23 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 4-6 August 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 22-24 September 2022 |
| Electives: | 17-19 November 2022 |
Queensland Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: 44 O'Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
Cohort Name: BRC22.1
Application Cut-Off Date: 3rd of March 2022
| Intensive 1: | 10-12 March 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 21-23 April 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 4-6 August 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 22-24 September 2022 |
| Electives: | 17-19 November 2022 |
COHORTS COMMENCING SEMESTER 2 (JULY - DEC)
Online Class (via zoom)
Cohort Name: ONL22.2
Application Cut-Off Date: 21st of July 2022
| Intensive 1: | 28-30 July 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 22-24 September 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 8-10 December 2022 |
| Intensive 4: | 16-18 February 2023 |
| Electives: | 30 March - 1 April 2023 |
Sydney Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW
Cohort Name: SYC22.2
Application Cut-Off Date: 18th of August 2022
| Intensive 1: | 25-27 August 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 6-8 October 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 9-11 February 2023 |
| Intensive 4: | 23-25 March 2023 |
| Electives: | 18-20 May 2023 |
Queensland Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: 44 O'Keefe St, Woolloongabba, QLD
Cohort Name: BRC22.2
Application Cut-Off Date: 18th of August 2022
| Intensive 1: | 25-27 August 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 6-8 October 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 9-11 February 2023 |
| Intensive 4: | 23-25 March 2023 |
| Electives: | 18-20 May 2023 |
Melbourne Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: Level 4, 350 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC
Cohort Name: MEC22.2
Application Cut-Off Date: 8th of September 2022
| Intensive 1: | 15-17 September 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 10-12 November 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 23-25 February 2023 |
| Intensive 4: | 13-15 April 2023 |
| Electives: | 15-17 June 2023 |
Perth Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway, Victoria Park, Perth
Cohort Name: PEC22.2
Application Cut-Off Date: 8th of September 2022
| Intensive 1: | 15-17 September 2022 |
| Intensive 2: | 10-12 November 2022 |
| Intensive 3: | 16-18 February 2023 |
| Intensive 4: | 13-15 April 2023 |
| Electives: | 9-10 June 2023 |
Note:
Please quote the cohort name in all correspondence regarding your course if you have an enquiry.
Intensive Dates are dependent on the minimum number of enrolments being received for them to proceed. If minimum numbers are not met, students will be offered an alternative date to complete their course.
Online Class (via zoom)
Cohort Name: ONL21.3
Intensive 1 & 2 (combined, 5 day): Wed 20-Fri 22 + Mon 25-Tues 26 October 2021
Sydney Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: 30 Cowper Street, Parramatta, NSW
Cohort Name: SYC21.2
Intensive 1: 12-14 August 2021
Intensive 2: 30 Sept - 2 Oct 2021
Intensive 3: 27-29 January 2022
Intensive 4: 17-19 March 2022
Electives: 13-14 May 2022
Queensland Campus, Alphacrucis College
Combined via Zoom with SYC21.2
Cohort Name: BRC21.2
Intensive 1: 12-14 August 2021
Intensive 2: 30 Sept - 2 Oct 2021
Intensive 3: 27-29 January 2022
Intensive 4: 17-19 March 2022
Electives: 13-14 May 2022
Melbourne Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: Level 4, 350 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC
Cohort Name: MEC21.2
Intensive 1: 2-4 September 2021
Intensive 2: 21-23 October 2021
Intensive 3: 3-5 February 2022
Intensive 4: 24-26 March 2022
Electives: 20-21 May 2022
Perth Campus, Alphacrucis College
Address: Suite 3, 642 Albany Highway Vic Park Perth
Cohort Name: PEC21.2
Intensive 1: 2-4 September 2021
Intensive 2: 14-16 October 2021
Intensive 3: 3-5 February 2022
Intensive 4: 17-19 March 2022
Electives: 27-28 May 2022
Online Class (via zoom)
Cohort Name: ONL21.2
Intensive 1: 26-28 August 2021
Intensive 2: 7-9 October 2021
Intensive 3: 3-5 February 2022
Intensive 4: 24-26 March 2022
Electives: 20-21 May 2022