Associate Degree of Ministry

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  • 2
    Years Full Time
  • 192
    Credit Points
  • Payments Centrelink Approved
    Course code: ASDEGMIN20
  • 6
    Max Years Part Time
  • Online Course
  • Overseas Students
    Cricos code: 088087E (English)

Rationale

  • Introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message, and provides training which emphasises application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world.
  • Requires specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice:
    • Evangelism and Missiology (EM)
    • Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC)
    • Development and Education Ministry (DE)
  • Integrates studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and include supervised practice-based learning where appropriate.
  • Through elective units students can:
    • Develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice
    • Develop foundational understanding in the Bible and Christian Thought & History

Course Structure

192 credit points over 2 years (F/T)

Common Core
  • 24cps Old Testament Introduction:
    • Two of OT001-512, OT002-512, OT003-512, OR
    • OT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
  • 24cps New Testament Introduction:
    • Two of NT001-512, NT002-512, NT003-512, OR
    • NT003-512 and one of BB001-512, BB002-512, BB003-512
  • 24cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE) including at least:
    • 12cps CH
    • 12cps TH / PE
  • 24cps Old / New testament set books, including at least:
    • 12cps OT set books
    • 12cps NT set books
Primary Course Discipline
  • 48cps PC / EM / DE, including at least 24cps at Level 6 or above
     
Credit Electives
  • At least 48cps elective units from any unit field

Units in this course are completed at Level 5 and above, including no more than 144cps at Level 5, and including at least 48cps at Level 6 or above.

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: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview.

Language requirements: 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. For further information, please refer to the University’s English Language Proficiency Policy here.

Language requirements (Chinese course): Qualification in Chinese in the last 10 years; or using Chinese as the language primarily spoken both at home and work for the last 10 years; or Chinese Language Proficiency test through a HSK Test or another test approved by the University. See Languages Other Than English Policy.

Articulation Options

  • BMIN20

Exit Options

  • ADVDIPM20
  • DIPMIN20
  • UCMIN20

Overseas Students

This course is registered on CRICOS and is available to overseas students at selected delivery locations. See here for more information.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Associate Degree of Ministry will be able to:

Knowledge

1. demonstrate broad and technical understanding of Christian ministry concepts and practices, including spiritual and ethical implications, with particular attention to at least one field of ‘Ministry and Practice’.

2. use ‘Ministry’ knowledge and understanding as the basis of further personal and professional development.

Skills

1. identify, analyse and evaluate ‘Ministry’ scholarship and information from a range of sources.

2. devise responses to problems in Christian ministry.

3. present clear and coherent evidence-based perspectives on ‘Ministry' ideas and practices using a variety of formats to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Application

1. apply ‘Ministry’ knowledge and understanding in ministry and related contexts, under supervision, individually and in collaboration with others.

2. be responsible and accountable for their own learning and professional practice. 

Fees

$11,412 per semester for full-time (48cp) domestic students (2026 course fees).

For more information about tuition fees, FEE-HELP, and student payments, view tuition fees.

Course Rules

  • Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps
  • Overseas students who are currently onshore are not eligible to enrol in AUT’s fully online courses.

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