Duration 
Commencing Growing together with your Church family to build the future of our nation
This course is studied whilst in a supervised ministry setting enabling a practical ‘on the job’ approach to formal
qualifications. The course allows you to specialise in a ministry focus area of your choice with a mentor expert in this
field. This dynamic coaching support offers an exclusive opportunity to gain industry experience from an industry
expert.
Our courses are on-campus and online with a mix of dynamic digital content and online lecturers. Plus, in your church you will receive exclusive coaching, training, and support. We have free study support and extra assistance to help you succeed.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice offers skills and experience to prepare you for a career in:
• Worship Leading
• Youth Ministry
• Children’s Ministry
• Creative Ministry
• Life-group Ministry
Admission Criteria
COURSE ADMISSION CRITERIA
I am an applicant with:
RECENT SECONDARY EDUCATION
Applicants who have completed secondary education in the last two years and who are aged 17 years or over, are eligible for admission to this course.
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (VET) STUDY
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study of at least a completed Certificate III (with a GPA of at least 5.0 are eligible for admission to this course.
HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY
Applicants with completed higher education study, and applicants with higher education study of at least one semester (full-time equivalent) who wish to transfer to or within CHC, are eligible for admission to this course.
WORK AND LIFE EXPERIENCE
Applicants with work and life experience who demonstrate readiness for higher education, including successful completion of the Special Tertiary Admission Test (STAT), are eligible for admission to this course.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Applicants for whom English is not their first language must provide certified documentary evidence that their secondary schooling, or tertiary studies of at least one year, was conducted in the English language or they have satisfactory results in an acceptable English Language Proficiency examination (see table below). Results are to be no more than two years old as at the commencement of the course of study.
| EXAMINATION | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 (at least 6.0 in all subtests) |
| PTE (Academic) | 59 (at least 51 in all subtests) |
| TOEFL (PBT) | 577 |
| TOEFL (IBT) | 90 (at least 16 in Listening, Reading; 21 in Writing; 18 in Speaking) |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our expert teaching staff will inspire you to think creatively, be curious and innovate.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice (MS12) can lead to further accredited study which can open doors for leadership and pastoring in your local church. This course is 2 units of credit in the Diploma of Ministry (MS07) and 4 units into the Bachelor of Ministry (MS11). The Bachelor of Ministry is a holistic and practical degree designed to equip aspiring Pastors.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice (MS12) is studied whilst in a supervised ministry setting enabling a practical ‘on the job’ approach to formal qualifications. The course allows you to specialise in a ministry focus area of your choice with a mentor expert in this field. This dynamic coaching support offers an exclusive opportunity to gain industry experience from an industry expert.
MINISTRY PRACTICE FOCUS AREAS
+ Worship Leading
+ Preaching
+ Sermon Writing
+ Worship Song Writing
+ Church Leadership
+ Production
+ Outreach
+ Spiritual Transformation
+ Discipleship
Course Structure
MS12 Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice
The units for the Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry Practice are:
- JC100 Ministry Practice (Communication)
- JC111 Ministry Practice 1
- JC222 Ministry Practice 2
- JC233 Ministry Practice 3
Fees & Scholarships
FEES
SCHOLARSHIPS
CHC has a number of scholarships available in particular course areas to help students who are coming to CHC as school-leavers.
The Government also provides some financial assistance to students to help the transition into study.
Further information about scholarships and government financial assistance is available below.
CONTACT US
We want to make sure you’re getting all the relevant and helpful information to ensure you are best informed about your higher education pathway.
A staff member will be in touch to help with your questions.
