Associate Degree in Ministry

Entry Requirements Proof of Identity Applicants must submit a proof of identity document for every application. Accepted forms of identification: Birth Certificate Passport (current and valid) A supporting document must be submitted in addition to the identity document if an applicant’s name is different on their primary document. (Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate) Applicants may be required to provide a certified copy of their identity documents upon request. AC does not accept a driver’s license or photo card as sufficient ID. International Students – Language Requirements IELTS (or equivalent) Score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any of the four skills areas) Working With Children Check (WWCC) Applicants must provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state equivalent) before they will be allowed to participate in professional practice subjects. Students will be classified as a ‘volunteer’ in Education. Work and Life Experience – Applicants over 21 who do not meet academic requirements If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of this course. This is an alternate pathway for applicants who do not meet other academic requirements. Vocational Education and Training (VET) Applicants whose highest level of study after leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 3 Certificate III or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation for admission into this course. Higher Education Study Completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution. Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years) Completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC) with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published guaranteed ATAR but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. Additional Information Nil.

Qualifies you theologically to be a minister of a church in the Australian Christian Churches movement.* Prepare for various roles in church and community ministry, including pastoral care, chaplaincy, community work, discipleship, and ministry leadership. Lay a strong foundation for further studies in the Bachelor of Ministry. Enhance your qualifications and readiness for diverse ministry contexts.