Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry
This three year course is designed for students who wish for more than just a foundational knowledge of the Bible, and who desire to be involved in Christian service at some level. Together with a thorough grounding in the Scriptures and a basic knowledge of theology, this course also equips students to be effective workers within the local church or other Christian ministries. Students may specialise in one of five Ministry Options, so you are...Set for Service.
Objectives
By the completion of the Advanced Diploma students will:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of, the Bible, basic theology, the mission of the church, interpersonal relationships, team work, as well as Christian perspectives on key contemporary social issues.
- have developed godly attitudes and values which reflect a desire for people oriented service, the necessity of depending on God and the Bible, consistency in personal Christian growth and ministry, a positive attitude towards authority, ministry and servanthood.
- have acquired ministry skills and tools in various fields such as preaching, discipleship, evangelism, creative ministries, pastoral counselling, youth work, and cross cultural ministry.
Career Options
The Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry programme is recommended for students seeking to pursue a professional career in Christian Ministry (e.g. Youth Pastor, Ministry Leader), and also for those wishing to undertake further academic studies. The Advanced Diploma in Christian Ministry can be credited as 2yrs (16 units) towards the 3yr (24 units) Bachelor of Ministry Degree.
Course Specifications:
| Entry level: | Year 12 or equivalent |
| Duration: | 3 years full time equivalent |
| 24 units (equal to 72 semester hours) | |
| Ministry specialisation: | Pastoral Ministry |
| Youth Ministry | |
| Cross-cultural Ministry | |
| Creative Ministry | |
| Pastoral Counselling | |
| Further pathways: | Bachelor of Ministry Degree |
| (1 Year Additional on BMin Level) | |
| Core units: | New Testament Introduction A |
| New Testament Introduction B | |
| Old Testament Introduction A | |
| Old Testament Introduction B | |
| Interpreting the Bible (Hermenuetics) | |
| Introduction to Theology | |
| Personal Change | |
| Church History | |
| 1 Old Testament Exegesis Unit | |
| 1 New Testament Exegesis Unit | |
| 2 Theology Units | |
| 4 Specialisation Units | |
| Supervised Field Educataion A | |
| Supervised Field Education B | |
| Prefered elective units: | Introduction to Pastoral Counselling |
| Christian Communication | |
| Evangelism |
| Year 1 | |||
| First Semester | Semester Hours | Second Semester | Semester Hours |
| Old Testament Introduction A | 3 | Old Testament Introduction B | 3 |
| New Testament Introduction A | 3 | New Testament Introduction B | 3 |
| Interpreting the Bible (Hermeneutics) | 3 | Introduction to Theology | 3 |
| Introduction to Pastoral Counselling | 3 | Personal Change | 3 |
| Year 2 | |||
| First Semester | Semester Hours | Second Semester | Semester Hours |
| Christian Communication | 3 | Evangelism | 3 |
| Old Testament Exegesis Unit | 3 | New Testament Exegesis Unit | 3 |
| Theology Unit - The Church and Its Mission | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| Specialisation 1 | 3 | Specialisation 2 | 3 |
| Year 3 |
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| First Semester | Semester Hours | Second Semester | Semester Hours |
| Theology Unit - Christ & the Holy Spirit | 3 |
Church History |
3 |
| Old Testament Exegesis Unit | 3 | New Testament Exegesis Unit | 3 |
| Specialisation 3 | 3 | Specialisation 4 | 3 |
| Supervised Field Education A | 3 | Supervised Field Education B | 3 |