Bachelor of Ministry
An undergraduate degree that covers a thorough grounding in the Bible, Christian Theology, Church History and Practical Ministry. Graduate as a mission-ready pastor, cross-cultural missionary, or a professional working in a church agency.
COURSE OVERVIEW
This is a course of the Australian College of Theology.
The Bachelor of Ministry introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message. It provides training which emphasises application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world. The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience.
This course concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:
- Biblical Studies (BB)
- Christian Thought & History (Theology (TH) , Church History (CH) , Philosophy & Ethics (PE)
Students can then choose electives that suit their future pathway from either the above units or;
- Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
- Developmental Ministry (DM)
- Evangelism & Missiology (EM)
Through elective units students can develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice.
COURSE UNITS
288 Credit Points Overall
24 x 12cps units,
at Level 5 and above,
no more than 144cps at Level 5,
including at least 72 cps at Level 7 or above.
Common Core Units
48cps in New and Old Testament Introduction
60cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE)
24cps CH
24cps TH
12cps TH or PE
- CH001-512 Christianity in History to 1550
- CH002-512 Christianity in History from 1550
- TH101-612 The Knowledge and Doctrine of God
- TH102-612 Creation and the fall, the Person and Work of Christ
- TH003-612 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
- TH004-612 Church, Sacraments and Ministry
- TH005-512 Foundational Christian Beliefs
- PE001-512 Christian Ethics
- PE014-512 Biblical Theology of Work
36cps Old / New testament set books, including at least 12cps OT set books and 12cps NT set books
- OT016-612 Wisdom Literature
- OT008-612 The Pentateuch
- OT010-612 Former Prophets
- NT026-612 Romans
- NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
- NT008-612 The Synoptic Gospels
- NT023-612 Other Writings
Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar
Primary Course Discipline & Elective Units
At Least 72cps from PC/EM/DM
including at least 24cps at level 7 or above
- PC064-512 Christian Spirituality
- PC001-512 Ministry Formation
- PC108-512 Missional Discipleship
- EM024-512 Principles of Evangelism
- DM010-512 Youth Ministry
- PC047-6/712 Preaching 1
- PC003-612712 Pastoral Skills and Methods
- PC049-612/712 Chaplaincy Skills 1
- PC026-712 Church Planting
- EM044-712 Missional Hermeneutics
- PC071-712 Missional Leadership in the 21st Century
At least 72cps elective units from any unit field
- Any unit from the above list not already completed
- OT016-612 Wisdom Literature
- OT008-612 The Pentateuch
- OT010-612 Former Prophets
- NT026-612 Romans
- NT016-612 The Fourth Gospel
- NT008-612 The Synoptic Gospels
- NT023-612 Other Writings
- LA005-612 New Testament Greek A
- LA006-612 New Testament Greek B
- PE001-512 Christian Ethics
- PE014-512 Biblical Theology of Work
- PE007-612 Christian Apologetics
- TH101-612 The Knowledge and Doctrine of God
- TH102-612 Creation and the fall, the Person and Work of Christ
- TH003-612 The Doctrines of Grace and Eschatology
- TH004-612 Church, Sacraments and Ministry
Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar
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 6.5 in each subtest OR 10 years English in country experience.