Bachelor of Ministry
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3Years Full Time
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288Credit Points
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Payments Centrelink Approved
Course code: BMIN20 -
9Max Years Part Time
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Online Course
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Overseas Students
Cricos code: 054670D (English); 083084D (Chinese)
Rationale
- Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world.
- The course will require specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice:
- Evangelism & Missiology (EM) and/or
- Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
- Development and Education Ministry (DE)
- The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and include supervised practice-based learning where appropriate.
- Through elective units students can:
- Develop particular ministry skills in the three areas of the field of Ministry & Practice
- Develop foundational understanding in the Bible & Christian Thought (LA, OT, NT, BB)
Course Structure
288 credit points over 3 years (F/T)
- 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
- Two of OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, OR
- OT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
- 24cps New Testament Introduction:
- Two of NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512, OR
- NT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
- 60cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:
- 24cps CH
- 24cps TH
- 12cps TH / PE
- 36cps Old / New testament set books, including at least:
- 12cps OT set books
- 12cps NT set books
- 72cps PC / EM / DE, including at least 24cps at Level 7 or above
- At least 72cps elective units elective from any unit field
Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including no more than 144cps at Level 5, and including at least 72cps at Level 7 or above.
Admission Requirements
ATAR: Completion of Year 12 in the last two years, with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR
Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR
Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.
Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work. See English Language Proficiency Policy.
Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by ACT. See Languages Other Than English Policy.
Articulation Options
- BMINHONS20
- GCDIV20
- GDDIV20
- MTS20
Exit Options
- ADVDIPM20
- ASDEGMIN20
- DIPMIN20
- UCMIN20
Overseas Students
This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.
Learning Outcomes
Discipline Knowledge and Understanding
1. Demonstrate functional knowledge of ‘Ministry’ as an academic discipline with particular attention to at least two fields of ‘Ministry and Practice’, including the spiritual and ethical implications
2. Examine the biblical and theological foundations of Ministry
3. Discuss the functional theological, spiritual and ethical implications of Ministry knowledge and understanding
Inquiry and Analysis
4. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize a wide range of recognized biblical, theological and social scientific scholarship in inquiry based learning
Problem Solving and Integration
5. Construct evidence-based perspectives on Ministry issues by using recognized source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternate explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions
Communication
6. Present functional Ministry ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats
Teamwork and Professional Practice
7. As leader and in groups, apply the functional principles and methods of Ministry in formal ministry contexts and the wider community
Engagement With the World
8. Engage with the functional challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world
Continuous Learning and Professional Development
9. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry
Fees
$11,136 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2024 course fees and credit points).
For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.
Course Rules
- Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps
- There is a pre/co-requisite for Level 7 units: 96cps, including 36cps at Level 6
Approved for delivery at
Approval to deliver a course does not guarantee that this course will be available in a given year – please contact a college about current availability.
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South Australia
Bible College SA
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Queensland
Brisbane School of Theology
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New South Wales
Chinese Theological College Australia
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New South Wales
Christ College
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Queensland
Malyon Theological College
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Victoria
Melbourne School of Theology
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New South Wales
Morling College
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Victoria
Presbyterian Theological College
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Queensland
Queensland Theological College
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Victoria
Reformed Theological College
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Victoria
Ridley College
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New South Wales
Sydney Missionary & Bible College
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Queensland
Trinity College Queensland
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Western Australia
Trinity Theological College
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