Diploma of Ministry
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1Year Full Time
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96Credit Points
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Payments Centrelink Approved
Course code: DIPMIN20 -
8Max Years Part Time
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Online Course
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Overseas Students
Cricos code: 054659K (English); 083078B (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.
- Requires 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 fields of Ministry & Practice
- Develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History
Course Structure
96 credit points over 1 year (F/T)
- 24cps Old / New Testament Introduction (from OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512)
- At least 8cps in TH / CH / PE
- 24cps PC / EM / DE
- At least 36cps elective units from any unit field
Units in this course are completed at Level 5 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
- ADVDIPM20
- ASDEGMIN20
- BMIN20
Exit Options
- 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
Graduates of the Diploma of Ministry will be able to:
Knowledge
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ministry concepts and practices.
2. Adapt ministry knowledge to a variety of contexts.
Skills
1. Construct evidence-based perspectives on one’s own ministry practice.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.
3. Communicate ministry-related knowledge, skills, and practices to others in a variety of contexts.
Application of knowledge and skills
1. Demonstrate autonomy in ministry learning and reflection in the context of Christian life and ministry.
2. Adapt ministry knowledge and skills to various contexts in responsible and ethical ways.
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
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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Brisbane School of Theology
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Chinese Theological College Australia
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Mary Andrews College
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Victoria
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Morling College
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Queensland
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New South Wales
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