Associate Degree in Ministry

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 01035C (VIC)

This is a two year program that prepares students for a support role in a ministry team which may include Church Administrator, Ministry Support Personnel, Departmental Pastors (such as Youth, Children's or Community Pastors), Team leader in a ministry area or Assistant Minister.

Structure

16 units of 4 credit points each (64 credit points in total), including 12 core units (8 in the common first year) and 4 electives: 2 Ministry electives and 2 others from a wider pool including all 2nd year subject units at undergraduate level (including the Ministry electives).

Subjects

• Ministry

Standard entry requirements

• Year 12
• A VET Diploma or equivalent
• Or mature age (21 and over)
• English Language proficiency required from Overseas Students
• Selection criteria: Application and Pastoral reference

Recognition

Churches and ministry organisations, Asia-Pacific Theological Association; South-Pacific Association of Bible Colleges; Australian Christian Churches; Charismatic and Pentecostal denominations.

Study pathways

Students may transfer into Bachelor or Arts - Ministry after completing the Associate Degree

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