Associate Degree of Ministry

The Associate Degree of Ministry provides opportunities for foundational studies of the Bible and more advanced studies in theology, church history and ministry skills. This course is suitable for people who are preparing for ministry, but who do not need the biblical depth or advanced ministry skills of a three-year degree.

Discipline knowledge and understanding

1. Demonstrate a wider range of knowledge of ‘Ministry’ as an academic discipline than the (Advanced) Diploma with particular attention to at least two fields of ‘Ministry and Practice’

2. Draw on biblical and theological foundations of Ministry

3. Apply the key spiritual and ethical implications of Ministry knowledge and understanding

Inquiry and analysis

3. Collect, summarize, and analyse information from standard biblical, theological and social scientific sources and scholarship in inquiry-based learning

Problem solving and integration

4. Construct evidence-based perspectives and responses to Ministry issues by using standard source materials and methods, especially in the discipline area of specialisation

Communication

5. Present key Ministry ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats

Teamwork and professional practice

7. Under supervision, apply key Ministry understanding in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

Engagement with the world

8. Engage with key challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

Continuous learning and professional development

9. Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry

ATAR: Completion of Year 12 in the last two years, with an ATAR of 65 or above; OR

Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; OR

Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Ridley Bridging Program.

Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.0 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

2024 domestic tuition fees are $2,784 for undergraduate units and $2,976 for graduate units.
2025 domestic tuition fees are $2,853 for undergraduate units and $3,162 for graduate units.

Current postgraduate research course (HDR) fees can be viewed on our fees page.

For more information about tuition fees including overseas student tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and payment information, view tuition fees.

• Bachelor of Ministry

• Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry
• Diploma of Ministry
• Advanced Diploma of Ministry