Diploma of Theology / Diploma of Ministry
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology
The Diploma of Theology / Diploma of Ministry will give you a focussed introduction to the Bible and Christian theology and will equip you with knowledge and skills for effective ministry to children and young people.
Ideal for:
Part-time online study; or
Training for key lay leaders.
A two-year ministry traineeship.
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.
Concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:
Bible & Languages (LA, OT, NT, BB) and
Christian Thought & History (TH, CH, PE)
Requires specialisation in disciplines by which knowledge of God is applied to guide Christian practice:
Evangelism & Missiology (EM) and/or
Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
Development and Education Ministry (DE)
The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and include supervised practice-based learning where appropriate
Through elective units students can:
Follow study tracks in Bible & Languages and Christian Thought & History
Develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice
Course Structure
The Diploma of Theology / Diploma of Ministry requires 144 credit points (12 units) for completion. The course duration is 1.5 years full-time, or can be completed over several years part-time.
Common Core
24cps Old / New Testament Introduction (from OT001-512, OT002-512, NT001-512, NT002-512)
At least 8cps in TH / CH / PE
Primary Course Discipline
24cps PC / EM / DE
24cps BB / LA / OT / NT / CH / TH / PE
Credit Electives
At least 60cps elective units from any unit field
Units in this course are completed at Level 5 or above.
All Units Offered
On Campus (Newtown)
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah
NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic
TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
PE001-512 Christian Ethics
DE037-512 Foundations of Children’s and Youth Ministry
DE011-512 Youth in the Churches
DE015-512 Young Adults’ Ministry
DE022-512 Children’s Ministry Skills
DE045-512 Formative Christian Teaching
DE019-612 Sexuality and Identity
DE042-612 Intergenerational Ministry
DE036-612 Children's and Youth Ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney
LA005-612 New Testament Greek A
LA006-612 New Testament Greek B
By Intensive (NSW Mid-North Coast)
PC076-512 Personal and Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry
Online
OT001-512 Old Testament Foundations
OT002-512 Old Testament Prophets and Writings
OT020-512 The Psalter / OT020-612 The Psalter
OT022-512 Isaiah / OT022-612 Isaiah
NT001-512 Jesus and the Gospels
NT002-512 The Early New Testament Church
NT016-512 The Fourth Gospel / NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
NT022-512 New Testament Apocalyptic / NT022-612 New Testament Apocalyptic
TH008-512 The Doctrine of God and the Person and Work of Christ
TH009-512 The Holy Spirit, Grace and Hope
CH001-512 Christianity in History to 1550
CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
DE010-512 Youth Ministry
DE015-512 Young Adults Ministry
DE020-512 Church-based Children’s Ministry
EM004-512 Evangelism: An Introduction
PC003-512 Pastoral Skills and Methods / PC003-612 Pastoral Skills and Methods
PC035-512 Principles of Leadership and Management
PC047-512 Preaching I / PC047-612 Preaching I
Admission Requirements
ATAR: Completion of Year 12 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 Qualifications for NESB: 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.
Articulation Options
ADVDIPM20
ADVDIPTH20
ASDEGMIN20
ASDEGTH20
BMIN20
BTH20
Exit Options
DIPMIN20
DIPTH20
UCMIN20
UCTH20
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
Discipline knowledge and understanding
Demonstrate essential knowledge of the Bible, Christian Thought & History and Ministry (in at least one area of Ministry & Practice) as academic disciplines
Identify the essential biblical and theological foundations of Ministry
Recognise the essential spiritual and ethical implications of biblical, theological and ministry knowledge and understanding
Inquiry and analysis
Collect, summarise, and analyse information from standard biblical, theological and social scientific sources and scholarship
Problem solving and integration
Construct evidence-based perspectives and responses to essential biblical, theological and Ministry issues by using standard source materials and methods
Communication
Present essential biblical, theological and ministry ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, different audiences using a variety of formats
Teamwork and professional practice
Under supervision, apply essential biblical, theological and ministry understanding in formal ministry contexts and the wider community
Engagement with the world
Engage with essential challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world
Continuous learning and professional development
Demonstrate a capacity for reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian life and ministry
Course Rules
Maximum concurrent enrolment load: 60 cps