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78 weeks
대면강의 (Face-to-face)
Full time
January | April | July | October
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Hobart
45 Melville Street, HOBART, TAS 7000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Professional Body
Australian College of Theology (ACT) / relevant denominational body
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
VETASSESS
Course Content
Analyse cultural history and theory
Implement and evaluate a ministry activity
Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification
Investigate and interpret the message of a New Testament book
Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church
Contribute to association governance
Investigate and apply a Pentecostal worldview
Investigate and apply a Christian worldview
Research and critique the relevance of the doctrine of Christ
Provide foundational care in a church ministry setting
Respond to client needs
Work with people with mental health issues
Provide loss and grief support
Support people to improve relationships
Provide pastoral supervision in clinical practice
Analyse the theology of chaplaincy practice
Provide pastoral care
Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
Support ministry to children or young people
Work effectively with young people and their families
Work with diverse people
Develop strategies for church planting
Implement principles of church development
Work within a community development framework
Develop and implement service programs
Develop workplace communication strategies
Support participative planning processes
Develop and support relevant community resources
Support community action
Develop and support community leadership
Participate in community engagement
Understand and develop a worldview
Write song lyrics
Create simple musical pieces using music technology
Prepare for musical performances
Rehearse music for group performances
Perform music as part of a group
Develop instrumental techniques and expand repertoire
Use social media and online tools
Develop social media engagement plans
Enhance professional practice using creative arts industry knowledge
Coordinate media production services and resources
Provide musical leadership in performance
Develop personal character and relationship skills
Apply Christian ethical principles
Lead team effectiveness
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Manage team effectiveness
Make presentations
Provide workplace mentoring
Provide workplace coaching
Lead and facilitate a team
Use information technology systems
Identify leaders and develop leadership skills
Perform cross cultural ministry
Develop skills in cross cultural ministry
Apply transition skills into another culture
Research and analyse religions from around the world
Create tools facilitating the learning and communication of the Bible
Research and critique Christian theology
Preach a sermon
Use communication to build relationships
Recruit, induct and support volunteers
Recruit and coordinate volunteers
Promote the empowerment of women using the Bible
Apply lessons of church history
Support youth programs
Common Questions
The Diploma of Christian Ministry is designed for ministry candidates, lay leaders, church teachers, and institutional volunteers who wish to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to minister effectively across various church and ministry contexts.
The course takes 1.5 years to complete on a full-time basis, with face-to-face delivery at the Sydney campus. Intake dates are available in January, April, July, and October.
The course costs $760 per subject. VET Student Loans are available to eligible students to assist with course fees.
Yes. This course meets the credentialing requirements for ministers of Australian Christian Churches, which has over 1,100 churches in Australia and nearby nations. If your church belongs to another denomination, you are advised to check with your church or denominational headquarters whether this course is recognised as meeting their ministry credentialing requirements.
To achieve the 11089NAT Diploma of Christian Ministry, learners must complete twelve units in total: 7 core units, plus at least 1 unit from Group A (Theology and Worldview) and at least 1 stream from Group B (Elective Streams). Group B streams include Chaplaincy, Children's, Church Planting, Community, and Creative, with students selecting at least 2 subjects from their chosen stream.
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