Bachelor of Ministry
The accredited three year Bachelor of Ministry Degree has been carefully designed to offer students a solid biblical foundation as well as the flexibility for students to tailor their studies to meet their own particular fields of interest. Students may specialise in one of five Ministry Options, namely:
- Pastoral Ministry
- Pastoral Counselling
- Youth Ministry
- Creative Ministry
- Cross-Cultural Ministry
Students are also able to choose from a number of electives covering a wide range of interests including Hebrew and Greek. This Degree is perfect for those who wish to go on and do post-graduate studies.
Objectives
By the completion of the Professional Degree students will:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the Bible, advanced and practical theology, the mission of the church, theory of Christian ministry, interpersonal relationships and team work, methods for equipping others for ministry, as well as Christian perspectives on key contemporary social and theological issues, being able to effectively communicate these in a range of settings.
- 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, a commitment to a life of Christian service, and an openness to address contemporary theological and social issues.
- have acquired extensive ministry skills and tools in various fields such as leadership, preaching and teaching, pastoral care, discipleship, evangelism, pastoral counselling, creative ministries, youth ministry, and cross cultural communication.
Career Options
The Bachelor of Ministry programme is recommended for students seeking to pursue a professional career in Christian Ministry (ie. pastor or minister), and also for those wishing to undertake further academic studies. This Degree is recommended for all students who wish to develop their theological and ministry skills to their maximum potential.
Course Specifications:
| Entry level: | Admission to Australian University |
| Diploma of Ministry | |
| Associate Degree of Ministry | |
| Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry | |
| 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: | Graduate studies |
| 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 |