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4 Years
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
30 Cowper Street, NSW - Alphacrucis College Limited
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.
Accounting for Decision Making
This introductory subject provides an essential foundation in accounting, emphasising its critical role in business decision-making. Key accounting principles and different business structures are explained, enabling students to analyse financial statements, create a budget, and effectively evaluate business decisions.
Old Testament Foundations
The aim of this subject is to familiarise students with Israel's Scriptures as a coherent narrative that is of crucial importance to Christians.
New Testament Foundations
This unit seeks to introduce the content of the books of the New Testament while providing a basis for further reading and study.
Business Law
Delve into the essentials of business law by exploring the legal frameworks surrounding corporations, not-for-profits, and churches.
Economics
This subject equips students with theoretical tools and practical applications, examining economics' historical, ethical, and theological dimensions.
Business Analytics
This course introduces students to essential mathematical and statistical methods needed in business, with a focus on ethical data usage and effective decision-making.
Financial Decision Making
Elective required for entry to professional bodies CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and for a major in accounting.
Corporations Law
Elective required for entry to professional bodies CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and for a major in accounting.
Business Finance
Elective required for entry to professional bodies CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and for a major in accounting.
Taxation Law
Elective required for entry to professional bodies CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and for a major in accounting.
Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
Be equipped as a future pastor or church leader to inspire vision and make an impact in Australian churches with a world mission focus.
Professional Practice
Embark on a dynamic 100-hour placement journey throughout the semester, offering a diverse array of formats tailored to your interests.
Church History Foundations
Exploring the beginnings of the global church, from its inception to this present day, examining the impact of Christianity across diverse cultural landscapes.
Leadership Principles
This subject 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 Management
This foundational subject equips students with the essential management skills needed to design roles, recruit effectively, train teams, and develop fair compensation structures.
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Students will explore a broad variety of topics that form the very basis of pastoral ministry, including contemporary pastoral models, defining ministry, calling and ordination to conflict resolution.
Christian Spirituality
This unit will explore 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
This unit offers the student an introduction to the philosophy of church health and management.
Introduction to Academic Writing and Research
Learn how to make sense of masses of information, conduct research and write good essays. The subject will also examine how you learn, plus challenge you to think deeper, wider and more creatively.
Introduction to Theology (previously THE101 Christian Worldview)
This foundational course aims to enhance your grasp of Christian doctrines and their relevance to personal spirituality, church life, and mission, including key theological concepts such as the Trinity, creation, and redemption.
Christian Ethics
A subject exploring Christian ethics in an era of moral relativism.
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 see if this course is also recognised for credentialled ministry.
Yes, but you will need to complete four specific elective subjects to gain entry to professional bodies (CPA Australia or Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand) as well as gaining a major in accounting. These subjects are: BUS202 Financial Decision Making, BUS250 Corporations Law, BUS260 Business Finance, and BUS350 Taxation Law.
The course takes 4 years full-time, or up to 12 years part-time. It consists of 32 subjects in total.
The course is available via Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face study modes. Campus locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide, though some subjects may only be available on campus — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode.
Graduates can pursue bi-vocational careers working in both ministry and another field of their choosing. Specific roles include Entrepreneur, Consultant, Business Development Manager, Analyst, Finance and Administration Manager, Accountant, or Customer Service Manager in the business sector, as well as ministry roles such as Youth Pastor, Worship Pastor, Teaching Pastor, or Community Outreach roles in church settings.
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