Course Structure

This course structure is based on two semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 5 core subjects (50 credit points)
• 3 elective subjects (30 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 80 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Elective

3 subjects taken from accredited AQF Level 5, 6 or 7 subjects offered by AC

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Admission Criteria

Academic

Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate (or the completion of an International Baccalaureate or the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 4 Certificate IV or higher by an authorised institution or registered training organisation for admission into this course.

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

If you are under the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply to a prescribed program of non-award study on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate of this course.

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 5.5 (with no score below 5.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Study Modes

Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face, online
Locations: Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart
Duration: 1 year full-time/up to 4 years part-time
Face-to-Face Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2
Online Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2, Semester 3

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge: Demonstrated:

• general understanding of key issues, recent scholarship and practices within chosen discipline area of ministry, consistent with a Christian worldview;
• technical and theoretical understanding of research principles and methods, and knowledge of research approaches used in the discipline area of ministry.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• identify, analyse and synthesise theoretical knowledge in the discipline area of ministry;
• examine a complex problem or management requirements using appropriate methodologies and theories from the discipline area of ministry;
• analyse and synthesise ideas and theories from other disciplines related to the discipline area of ministry;
• communicate effectively and creatively ideas and perspectives to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts.

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• articulate questions or issues and apply the knowledge and skills developed within the discipline area of ministry to develop appropriate solutions;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level expected in a broad range of professional and ministry contexts;
• collaborate in team projects to make a positive contribution toward social issues;
• undertake self-reflection and evaluation of performance for the purpose of vocational development.