Associate Degree in Ministry
Provider:
Course Code:
AD-M
CRICOS Code:
080056K
Qualification Level:
Associate Degree
Course Area:
Creative Arts
Duration:
2-Year
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Hobart, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 39,520 Per Course
Delivery Mode:
On Campus, Online Delivery, Blended Delivery
Target:
International
Intake:
Semesterly
Course Overview
Preparing you for Christian ministry in today's world, the Associate Degree in Ministry is designed to provide you with a broad theoretical knowledge of Christian Studies and practical knowledge of ministry. This course guides you to be able to minister effectively in Christian and community settings and respond intelligently to a wide variety of modern challenges and issues.
The Associate Degree in Ministry seeks to link academic reflection in Christian Studies and theology in meaningful ways to training needs which stem from increasing contemporary challenges that churches and other Christian communities are facing.
Course Structure
The course structure is based on four semesters, with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:
- 9 core subjects (90 credit points)
- Professional Practice (10 credit points)
- 6 electives (60 credit points)
To qualify for the award of Associate Degree in Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course. |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 (with no score below 6.0 in any of the four skills areas). |
Career Opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- Associate or Assistant Pastor
- Assistant Youth minister
- Assistant Missionary
- Community Care Worker
- Church Board member
- Christian Marketplace Leaders and/or Professionals
Internship or Work Placements
To qualify for the award of the Associate Degree in Ministry, a candidate will complete at least 1 subject (10 credit points) of Professional Practice. Students are usually required to find their own workplace/ employer/ mentor to be approved by AC. In some cases, a new aspect within a student’s current paid employment may be suitable as a work placement.