APPLICATION FORM

Diploma of Biblical Theology

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SELECTION

Select which form of the DBT you will be studying. If you do not have prior permission to study with The Well or the Armidale programs, you must select the first option (online).

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DBT01 - Diploma of Biblical Theology (DBT - online)
DBTBW - Diploma of Biblical Theology (DBT_Blended_TheWell)
DBTBA - Diploma of Biblical Theology (DBT-Blended_Armidale)

BEFORE YOU START

This application form is for all prospective DBT students.

Application Due Dates:

  • Commencing study in Semester 1 (February) — apply by 30 November the year before.
  • Commencing study in Semester 2 (July) — apply by 21 June of that year.

Length of Study:

  • Full-time — one year
  • Part-time — up to six years

Level: Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 5. It is an accredited course of study.

Please note: Students studying the DBT online and residing outside of Australia are regarded as offshore students (not as international students) and do not require a student visa to study the course.

Before starting, please ensure you have the following ready:

  • Official transcripts of relevant prior study.
  • An identification document (Passport preferred. A current Australian driver's license may be provided.)
  • IELTS results (if prior studies were not completed in English.)
  • Contact details for your senior minister, who will be required to complete a reference for you.

PDFs are preferred but JPG documents are also acceptable. Please do not try to upload photographs directly from your phone.

ABOUT YOU

Date you intend to start the study
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How do you intend to study?
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Select which option applies. If neither applies, you can only study the DBT in online mode.
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Title
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Surname
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First Name (must match your passport)
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Middle Name/s (leave blank if you have no middle name/s)
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Known By (your preferred name, which may or may not be different to your first name)
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Maiden Name/s (if applicable)
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Birth Date
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Gender
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Country of Birth
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Country of Citizenship
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Citizenship Status
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Intended Country of residence (whilst studying the DBT)
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E-mail Address
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Mobile Number
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Current (residential) address
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Country
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Unit/Flat Number
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Street/Lot Number
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Street Name
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Suburb
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State (if in Australia)
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Overseas State/Province (if not in Australia)
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Post Code
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Main Language spoken at home
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Do you have a disability, impairment or long-term medical condition?
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If you answered "Yes" above, please select all relevant disability types below
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Contact 1. Please select the relevant box(es) to show if this person is your primary or emergency contact, or both. Primary contact is the person closest to you e.g. next of kin. Emergency contact is a person who lives close enough to be called on for an emergency. Often it will be the same person.
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Relationship to you
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First Name
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Surname
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Phone Number
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E-mail Address
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Contact - (You do not need to complete this if your primary and emergency contact is the same person)
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Relationship to you
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First Name
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Surname
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E-mail Address
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Primary/Emergency Contacts
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EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT

Schooling
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Highest School Level (equivalent)
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What year (YYYY) did you complete high school?
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Post-school Study
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Have you done any post-school study?
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Prior Education Type (click highest)
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Please list all academic qualifications that you have received from High School forward.
Please type details for each award on a new line, starting with the most recent.
Name of Award, Name of Institution, Year Awarded
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English Requirements

Please note: If your previous qualification was not in English, you will be required to complete an IELTS test and achieve a minimum score of 6.5 in all categories. TOEFL equivalent tests are also accepted. Domestic applicants who do not meet the academic entrance requirements may be admitted on the basis of work and life experience and by passing an academic skills test. Please see our website for more Entrance Requirement details.
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Academic Credit
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Do you intend to apply for academic credit/advanced standing/RPL
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To apply for academic credit (sometimes referred to as recognition of prior learning or advanced standing), please read this policy, then download, save and complete this form. Attach the form, along with any supporting documentation, to this application (on the last page).
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Employment History
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Please show your recent employment record, starting with your most recent position. Type each one on a new line.

Job title, Organisation name, Start date and end date (years sufficient)
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Government Requirements
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Are you indigenous Australian or Torres Strait Islander?
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Unique Student Identifier (USI)
All Australians (on and offshore) and those studying in Australia (domestic or overseas students) are required to have a USI. However, DBT overseas students studying offshore will not require one.
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Highest level of education for your parent 1 (Required by Government)
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Highest level of education for your parent 2 (Required by Government)
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FAITH

Name of current church. If you are attending more than one church, please enter the details of the one in which you are most well-known
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Suburb (or city and country if outside of Australia) of your current church.
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Post code of current church (Australian churches only)
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How long have you been attending your current church
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Denomination of current church
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Other churches attended in last 10 years
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Each of the short answers below should be no more than 100 words.
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How did you become a Christian?
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What have been some of the significant relationships and events in your life you believe have contributed to your personal and/or Christian development?
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What has contributed to your understanding of spiritual and theological issues? (Include any books that have been important for you.)
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How do you nurture your own Christian life?
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What are your hobbies or interests?
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In what ways are you currently serving in your church (e.g. home group leader, service leader, youth ministry, parish council) or in other ministry contexts (e.g. campus ministry, beach mission, apprenticeship)?
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What do you especially enjoy about your current church?
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What feedback concerning your effectiveness in your ministries have you received?
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Please outline your understanding of the Gospel
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What have others observed about gifts for ministry that the Lord has given you?
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What are the reasons that have led you to apply for the course you have chosen?
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What is the nature of the ministry you would like to have in the future?
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REFEREES

Please provide the details for your referee. This should be your Senior Minister. If your Senior Minister is not a suitable referee, please explain why in the box provided.
Referee Surname
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Referee First Name
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Referee Email Address
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Referee Phone Number during business hours
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What is your relationship with the referee? If not your Senior Minister, explain why your senior minister is not suitable as a referee.
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PRACTICAL MATTERS

Finances

Domestic students may be eligible for FEE-HELP. Please see FEE-HELP - Study Assist, Australian Government

If you are an overseas student, you will need to pay your tuition fees by the relevant census dates.
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How do you intend to pay your tuition fees?
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Support
The College is committed to providing support to our students. Are there any matters in your personal history or present circumstances of which you would like to make us aware to assist us in providing you with such support (e.g. a learning difficulty, anxiety issues, family situation)? This information will be passed on to your tutors.
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How did you find out about Moore?
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DECLARATION

To the best of my knowledge, all the information in this form is correct. Should I be accepted as a student of Moore Theological College, I am willing to submit myself to the discipline of study and to the Code of Conduct that I will be required to accept and adhere to. Furthermore, I confirm that I have carefully considered the financial costs of this study and confirm that I will be able to cover tuition costs for the duration of my studies.

I also understand that, should I become a student of Moore Theological College:

  • Moore College is collecting information in this application for the purposes of assessing entitlement to Commonwealth Assistance under the Education Support Act 2003. Information is also collected under the requirements for the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 for all registered higher education providers. This includes personal information for the purpose of administering tuition protection for domestic up-front paying students. (For further detail, domestic students should see the Up-front Payments Tuition Protection Privacy Notice.)
  • Information will be disclosed to the Commonwealth Department of Education, the Australian Tax Office, the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Services Australia for these purposes.
  • Moore College will not otherwise disclose the information without my consent unless required or authorised by law.

By submitting this application, you are accepting this declaration. Sign in the box provided, using your mouse.

Digital Signature
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UPLOAD DOCUMENTS

Attachments
Please upload a PDF of your passport, birth certificate, citizenship certificate or other relevant identity document
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If required, please upload a second PDF of a relevant identity document (e.g. marriage certificate if name has changed).
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Please attach your highest qualification. A minimum of an Australian Higher School Certificate, or equivalent, is required.
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Upload the Application for Academic Credit form here:
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If applying for Academic Credit, upload the supporting documentation for the application here. You will need to attach copies of transcripts/outlines/syllabi etc as one PDF.
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