advanced diploma of ministry

This qualification will prepare you for advanced leadership as part of a church team, a senior pastoral role or as a leader in a Christian organisation by providing advanced training in Bible, theology and ministry skills.

duration:	3 years full time (also available part time)
pathways:	Provides entry into the Bachelor of Arts Programs

 

availability:

• On-campus

core units of study:

• Spiritual Leadership Formation
• Old Testament Survey
• New Testament Survey
• Personal Development & Teamwork
• Introduction to Theology
• Lead a Ministry Team
• Hermeneutics
• Supervised Field Education
• Supervised Reading

plus:

• Three (3) Advanced Diploma Level Units of Study in Theology, chosen from:
  • Theology of the Future
  • Issues in Apologetics
  • Person & Work of Christ
  • Person & Work of The Holy Spirit
  • Theology of Mission
• One (1) Advanced Diploma Level Unit of Study as a Book Study, either:
  • A New Testament Book Study
  • An Old Testament Book Study
• Eight (8) Diploma or Advanced Diploma Level Units of Study in Ministry, chosen from:
  • Youth Ministry 1
  • Youth Ministry 2
  • Children’s ministry 1
  • Children’s Ministry 2
  • Counselling Skills 1
  • Counselling Skills 2
  • Preaching Skills
  • Pastoral Ministry
  • Music and Worship, Principles and Practice
  • Media and Communication in Ministry
  • Introduction to Intercultural Ministry
  • World Religions
  • Homiletics
  • Ethics
  • Evangelism Priciples and Practice
  • Planting & Developing Churches
• Three (3) Diploma or Advanced Diploma Level Units of Study not previously completed.