Diploma of Theology/Diploma of Ministry

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  • 1.5
    Years Full Time
  • 144
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: DIPTHMIN20
  • 8.5
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students
    Cricos code: 086267F (English)

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.
  • Concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:
    • Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and
    • Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
  • 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:
    • Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and Christian Thought & History
    • Develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice

Course Structure

144 credit points over 1.5 years (F/T)

Common Core
  • 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
Primary Course Discipline
  • 24cps PC / EM / DE
  • 24cps BB / LA / OT / NT / CH / TH / PE
Credit Electives
  • At least 60cps 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
  • ADVDIPTH20
  • ASDEGMIN20
  • ASDEGTH20
  • BMIN20
  • BTH20

Exit Options

  • DIPMIN20
  • DIPTH20
  • UCMIN20
  • UCTH20

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 Theology / Diploma of Ministry will be able to:

Knowledge

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of theological and ministry concepts and practices.

2. Adapt a range of theological and ministry concepts and practices in a variety of contexts.

Skills

1. Construct evidence-based perspectives to theological and ministry issues and settings.

2. Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.

3. Communicate theological and ministry related knowledge, skills, and practices to others in a variety of contexts,

Application of knowledge and skills

1. Demonstrate autonomy in theological and ministry learning in the context of Christian life and ministry.

2. Adapt theological and 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

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