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2 years full-time; up to 4 years part-time
Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, Face to Face
Full time / Part time / Online / On-campus / Blended · 8 hours per week (work component)
March (S1) | August (S2) | November (Summer)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Faith and Purpose
Discover the foundations of faith and how it relates to one's worldview and purpose. Students will explore the Christian story from Scripture and express ideas of their own faith, examine how faith shapes views on the meaning and purpose of life, the value of humanity and ideas of human flourishing.
Old Testament Foundations
Familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians, including a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures and how the character of God is communicated throughout.
New Testament Foundations
Introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study, with primary focus on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting.
Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
Equip future pastors or church leaders to inspire vision and make an impact in Australian churches with a world mission focus.
Professional Practice
A dynamic 100-hour placement journey throughout the semester, offering a diverse array of formats tailored to your interests, including pastoral ministry, leadership roles, and cross-cultural ministry.
Leadership Principles
Explores diverse leadership theories, cultivating self-awareness and critical evaluation. Students learn to navigate ethical dilemmas, develop team dynamics, and influence organizational culture.
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Students explore a broad variety of topics that form the very basis of pastoral ministry, including contemporary pastoral models, defining ministry, calling and ordination, conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others.
Christian Spirituality
Explores the broader historical roots of spiritual approaches. Students are encouraged to express faith in new ways and deepen the spirituality of your local Christian community.
Pastoral Administration and Management
Offers the student an introduction to the philosophy of church health and management.
Christian Ethics
Helps students to think through how they go about making ethical decisions, arguing against legalism and setting up a theological method of approaching ethics that prioritises grace and the power of the Spirit.
Church History Foundations
Exploring the beginnings of the global church, from its inception to this present day, diving into significant events and influential stakeholders, examining the impact of Christianity across diverse cultural landscapes.
Introduction to Theology (Formerly THE101 Christian Worldview)
Aims to enhance your grasp of Christian doctrines and their relevance to personal spirituality, church life, and mission, providing a thorough introduction to key theological concepts including the Trinity, creation, and redemption.
Special Elective in Biblical Studies: Pentecostal Theology
This special elective is designed to coincide with the Cartledge Lecture.
Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
Introduces students to the fields of psychology, social science and the importance of emotions in human identity, developing better understanding and management of emotions applied to a professional context.
New Testament Foundations
Introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study, with primary focus on the message of each book within its historical-cultural setting.
Old Testament Foundations
Familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians, including a discussion of every book in Israel's Scriptures and how the character of God is communicated throughout.
Destruction and Hope in the Prophets
Community Engagement
Explores Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) principles for mobilizing individual and community strengths, emphasizing developing community engagement plans, ethical multidisciplinary practice, and effective referral processes.
Foundations of Community Services
Examines asset-based approaches and core competencies for strengthening communities across diverse contexts including mental health, disability, aged care, and child protection.
Independent Study in Specific Creative Arts 1
Allows students to pursue their musical or artistic passion — dance, drama, lighting, multimedia, sound, instrument, voice, recording — setting and achieving personal goals to master their craft.
Common Questions
Yes. This course meets the theological qualification requirements to be an ordained minister in churches that are part of the Australian Christian Churches movement, which represents over 1,100 churches throughout Australia and neighbouring countries. If your church is part of another denomination, you should check with your church or denomination office to confirm whether this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
Yes. This course is a nested award within the Bachelor of Ministry, allowing you to start with a foundational degree and providing a pathway to further studies if desired. It is designed to lay a strong foundation for further studies in the Bachelor of Ministry.
The course is priced at $2,425 per subject. FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. The course consists of 16 subjects in total.
The course is available in Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study modes. Study locations include Online, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide. Note that some subjects are only available on certain campuses, so students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode.
The course takes 2 years to complete full-time, or up to 4 years part-time. The course structure is based on four semesters, each of 12 weeks duration plus an exam week, with four subjects taught in each semester, totalling 16 subjects and 160 credit points.
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