Associate Degree of Ministry

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Course Description
This two-year degree gives you opportunities to engage in foundational studies and to develop these further with advanced subjects in theology, church history and ministry skills. The award 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.

Course Details

Duration	2 years full-time equivalent OR Part-time (maximum 6 years)
Mode	On-campus, Online, Multi-mode
Timing	Full-time or Part-time Semester or Intensive or Extensive Classes
Course Level	Australian Qualifications Framework Level 6
Unit Level	Delivered at Levels 5-7
Early Exit Point	Undergraduate Certificate of Ministry Diploma of Ministry Advanced Diploma of Ministry
Graduates may complete further study in	Bachelor Degrees
Admission Requirements	ATAR: Completion of Year 12 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: Successful completion of the Ridley Bridging Program or interview. 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.
Fee Help	Eligible for FEE-HELP and Centrelink allowances
Credit Points	192 credit points (16 subjects) including at least 48 credit points at Level 6 or above

Course Structure
The Associate Degree of Ministry has 16 subjects in total, each worth 12 credit points. There are eight core subjects (96 credit points), four Ministry and Practice Electives (48 credit points), and four electives from any field of study (48 credit points).

Common Core (96 credit points):

• OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
• OT002-512 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
• NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels and NT002-512 Early New Testament Church [online]
• NT003-512 New Testament Overview and BB002-512 Biblical Theology and Interpretation [campus]
• 24 credit points (two subjects) of Christian Thought and History (CH, TH, PE)
• 24 credit points (two subjects) of Biblical Set Books (at least 12 credit points in OT and NT)

Additional Requirements (96 credit points):

• 48 credit points (four subjects)  in Ministry and Practice units (DE, EM, PC, )
• 48 credit points (four subjects) of elective units at your level of study from any field of study.

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This is a course of the Australian College of Theology.
ACT information about this course can be accessed here.