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Ministry
- Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (see Christian Studies page)
- Diploma of Christian Ministry and Theology (see Christian Studies page)
- Bachelor of Ministry - 305
Bachelor of Ministry - 305
This course prepares men and women for vocations in Christian ministry in various denominational and other settings. It includes systematic study, wide reading and practical ministry education.
The course provides a sound theological foundation, teaches students to explore issues and to think critically, and helps them to develop biblical attitudes to ministry.
All students learn to use sound principles for biblical interpretation and to apply biblical principles to specific areas of ministry (e.g. pastoral care, preaching, teaching and leadership) and gain practical experience through a major field education placement.
Duration
The course can be completed in three years, or the part-time equivalent. Total credit points required: 150
Course Outline (example)
1st Year
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Study Techniques [0] | |
| Language Skills A [0] | New Testament Introduction [6] |
| Creative Living 1 [6] | Spiritual Formation [6] |
| Old Testament Introduction [6] | Introduction to Biblical Interpretation [6] |
| Christians in a Multicultural World [6] | Introduction to Christian Ministry [6] |
| The Story of the Church[6] | Communication Skills [6] |
2nd Year
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Trinitarian Theology [6] | Elective (major) [6] |
| Holy Spirit [6] | Elective (major) [6] |
| Elective (major) [6] | Elective (general) [6] |
| Elective (general) [6] | Elective (general) [6] |
3rd Year
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Synoptic Gospels Exegesis[6] | Supervised Field Education 1[6] |
| Jesus the Christ [6] | Elective (major) [6] |
| Elective (major)[6] | Elective (major) [6] |
| Elective (general) [6] | Elective (general) [6] |
Electives: Students select one major from below and draw general electives from any of the other majors. (Note: Pastoral Care has one extra major elective and one less general elective)
Biblical Studies
Introduction to New Testament Greek
Kingdom of God
Preaching
Intermediate New Testament Greek
Pentateuch Exegesis
Romans Exegesis and Pauline Theology
Theology
Ethics
Early Church History
Reformation Church History
The Church
Twentieth Century Theology
Kingdom of God
Pastoral Leadership
Ethics
Christian Leadership
The Church
Pastoral Care
Supervised Field Education 2
Preaching
Pastoral Care
Family Counselling
Ethics
Pastoral Care
Supervised Field Education 2
Grief, Loss and Attachment
Christian Spirituality
Pastoral Counselling Skills
Intercultural Studies
Theology for Intercultural Contexts
Intercultural Life and Work
Cultural Anthropology
Introduction to World Religions
Intercultural Communication
Supervised Intercultural Field Education 2 (local)