Course Details
| Course Code | MS03 |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| QTAC Code | 093001 |
| Duration | 1F/2P |
| Assumed Knowledge | Completed Yr 12 or equivalent, English (SA); Additional entry requirements - pastoral reference |
| Mode | On Campus, External Studies |
| Credit Points | 80 |
| Starting Semesters | 1 & 2 |
| Overseas Students | Available |
| CRICOS Code | 056901M |
Contact Details
For contact details, please refer to the Contact page.
General Information
The Diploma of Ministry Studies is a one-year full time course, or part time equivalent, which provides an initial preparation for Christian ministry. It is structured to accommodate a range of students who desire initial studies at degree level as preparation either for further study in other courses or as foundational for their ministry calling, and offers opportunity for students to begin preparing for evangelical/charismatic Christian ministry and leadership. It also prepares students for ancillary ministry and vocational roles which require the integrating of biblical and theological knowledge with the practice of ministry, and will allow for people with life or ministry experience the opportunity to gain formal qualifications for ministry in the church and the wider society.
The Diploma of Ministry Studies fulfils the study requirements for ordination of Christian Outreach Centre.
Relationship to the Bachelor of Ministry
The Diploma of Ministry Studies normally equal the first two semesters of the Bachelor of Ministry. It requires 80 credit points for completion, where each unit normally equated to 10 credit points.
For students who, while undertaking the Bachelor of Ministry, re-evaluate their personal suitability and readiness for ministry, the Diploma of Ministry Studies provides an exit point. Examples of those who might experience this re-evaluation include school-leavers who enter higher education and are unsure of their longer-term directions in work, study and relationships, and mature age students who are unsure of whether they can continue to commit themselves to the equivalent of three years of fulltime study in the light of family and work commitments.
Students who complete the Diploma of Ministry Studies may enrol later in the Bachelor of Ministry. Upon completion of that degree they will surrender the Diploma.
Course Accreditations
- CHC courses are accredited by the Qld Minister for Education
- CHC is approved under the Higher Education Support Act 2003
- All courses are approved for FEE-HELP
- All undergraduate courses are approved for Youth Allowance/Abstudy and Austudy
- Courses available for overseas students are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions & Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
Career Outcomes
- Assistant roles within the church, par church or vocational situations.
Course Structure
DIPLOMA OF MINISTRY STUDIES (MS03)
The Diploma of Ministry Studies is structured around three fields of study:
- Field A: Biblical Studies The Biblical Studies field undergirds both Theology, and Ministry and Mission by providing a biblical framework. The field further contributes significantly to the personal formation dimension of the program by engaging the student in the study of God’s Word, of people’s response to God, and of their relationship with God and with each other. The three units in the field provide an introduction to Biblical Studies, including an overview of both Old and New Testament and their ministry application, and principles of Biblical interpretation.
| Biblical Studies Units | |
|---|---|
| PA106 | Old Testament Survey |
| PA111 | New Testament Survey |
| PA120 | Hermeneutics |
- Field B: Theology and Church History The two units in Field B draw upon Biblical Studies to provide a theological framework for reflecting on God and His working in human history. Students are introduced to major theological concepts, and to alternative views and approaches in theological study, including both Biblical and systematic theology. An introduction to church history extends students’ theological understanding by providing a historical perspective on theological issues. Theology and church history units develop theological foundations of Christian ministry and mission. They and church history also contribute to personal formation by involving the student in reflection upon the revelation of God’s grace, and upon God’s purposes for the individual and for the church.
| Theology and Church History Units | |
|---|---|
| PB101 | Theology |
| PB110 | Revival History |
- Field C: Ministry and Mission Field C deals with ministry both within the church and to the wider community, as well as with personal and spiritual development. Emphasis is given to people and ministry skills, and ministry principles. These are developmental skills, which introduce people to the work of ministry and form a basis for further development and future specialisation in ministry. Field C is the primary context of the ministry formation dimension of the course. Field C also provides a context for personal formation, as outlined previously. In particular, this field provides students with the opportunity to develop their relationship with God and their Christian attitudes.
| Ministry and Mission Units | |
|---|---|
| PC101 | Ministry Foundations |
| PC105 | Ministry Development |
| PC110 | Spiritual Formation |
