Diploma of Ministry

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1 years
full-time

8 years
part-time

96 credit
points

5 AQF
level

on campus, online, mix-mode

no overseas
students

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for FEE-HELP

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Course Description

The Diploma of Ministry is an introductory course to study the Bible and Christian ministry skills.

This Diploma is a great way for Christians to grow in their knowledge and faith and is suitable for some ministry vocations. It is generally not suited to full-time ministry – if you are wanting to pursue full-time ministry, we encourage you to look into our Bachelor and Masters courses.

Course Structure

Core Requirements

All units must be taken at level 5 and above.

2 units (24 credit points) from:

OT001: Old Testament Foundations
OT002: Old Testament Prophets and Writings
BB002: Biblical Theology and Interpretation
NT003: New Testament Overview

1 unit (12 credit points):

TH005: Foundational Christian Beliefs OR
CH005: Early church History

Advanced Requirements

2 units (24 credit points) from:

Ministry and Practice department (DE and/or EM and/or PC units)

Other Requirements

3 elective units (36 credit points) from any field of study

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Diploma of Ministry will be able to:

Knowledge

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of ministry concepts and practices.

2. Adapt ministry knowledge to a variety of contexts.

Skills

1. Construct evidence-based perspectives on one’s own ministry practice.

2. Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.

3. Communicate ministry-related knowledge, skills, and practices to others in a variety of contexts.

Application of knowledge and skills

1. Demonstrate autonomy in ministry learning and reflection in the context of Christian life and ministry.

2. Adapt ministry knowledge and skills to various contexts in responsible and ethical ways.

Admission Requirements

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.

Fees

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.

Graduates may complete further study in

Advanced Diploma of Ministry
Associate Degree of Ministry
Bachelor of Ministry

Early Exit Point

Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry

Diploma of Ministry

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