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March (S1) | August (S2) | November (Summer)
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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
The Old Testament is the first instance of God's self-revelation to humanity. This subject will equip you to uncover the significance and relevance of the Old Testament to being a disciple of Jesus.
New Testament Foundations
This subject will introduce the purpose, content, and message of the New Testament books with particular focus on the historical and cultural implications of their setting.
Professional Practice
Dive into the academic exploration of professional practice, while gaining hands-on experience through a placement. Students complete a 100-hour placement in various formats.
Personal Leadership
Understanding personal leadership through biblical and theological principles equips students with skills in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and self-discipline.
Leadership Principles
Exploring leadership through contemporary theory and a Christian worldview. This unit offers a deep understanding of different leadership theories and their applications.
Advanced Preaching (for Experienced Preachers)
Transformational Leadership [Third Party Only]
This subject is delivered for City Harvest Church students.
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, conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others.
Chaplaincy Support in Practice
This unit provides students with further understanding of responding to clients with issues such as grief and loss; mental health concerns and identifying individuals at risk of suicide.
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.
Communicating the Christian Faith
Explore the historical, biblical, and theological foundations of gospel communication and equip yourself with effective communication skills and the empowerment of the Spirit.
Preaching
Preach by bridging the gap between ancient texts and exploring effective ways to communicate biblically sound truths to a modern world.
Healing Ministry
Examine different perspectives on healing in the church's history and grapple with profound questions about sickness, suffering, and death through a theological lens.
Church and Society
Explore the intersections of faith and society, discover the trends and megatrends shaping the Christian community and its practices.
Pentecostal Ministry Foundations
Embark on a journey into the roots of the Pentecostal movement, delving into Pentecostal history and its biblical foundations, exploring theological distinctives.
Youth Ministry
This unit explores ministry to youth and young people, grounded in love and empathy, delving into understanding young people's concerns, needs, and pressures.
Children's Ministry
Explore the key components of children's ministry and how to effectively engage a younger audience with a gospel message.
Women and Men in Christian Ministry
Critically evaluate sociological and religious influences on gender roles throughout church history and explore the role of the Bible in current debates over women in ministry.
Discipleship
Embark on an in-depth exploration of Christian discipleship. Develop an advanced understanding of its biblical, historical, and theological foundations.
Church Planting
Students will explore the essential need for new churches, developing a church-plant plan and exploring the personnel and resources required.
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. The Diploma of Leadership is designed as a stepping stone to a wide range of Bachelor degrees at Alphacrucis University College. The course offers flexibility for students who may wish to start with a shorter course of study before committing to a Bachelor's degree, or for students who need to exit a Bachelor program earlier than intended due to unforeseen personal or professional reasons.
The Diploma of Leadership is available in multiple study modes including Online Recorded, Online Live, Mixed Mode, and Face to Face. Campus locations include Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, and Hobart, though some subjects are only available on campus — students should check the timetable to confirm location and mode. The course can also be studied fully online.
The Diploma of Leadership takes 1 year full-time or up to 4 years part-time to complete. There are three intake dates per year: March (Semester 1), August (Semester 2), and November (Summer). The course consists of 8 subjects totalling 80 credit points.
International students are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0. The languages of instruction for the Diploma of Leadership are English, Finnish, and Spanish. The course has a CRICOS Code of 094097G for international students studying in Australia.
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