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Melbourne School of Theology

Associate Degree of Ministry

Grow your confidence and understanding of the Bible, with an emphasis on applying the Word to everyday life.
How to Apply

Introduction

The Associate Degree of Ministry introduces you to the sources and content of the Christian story and message and provides training which emphasises the application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world.

This course integrates studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience and includes supervised practice-based learning where appropriate.

Through your own choice of elective units, you can develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice and deepen your understanding of the Bible and Christian thought & history.

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Gillian Asquith

Lecturer in Biblical Studies

Course Details

Overview

Course Code: ASDEGMIN20

Type: Adv Diploma, Assoc Deg
AQF Level: 6

Duration: Minimum 2 years, up to 6 years part time.

Delivery Modes: On Campus, Online

Overseas Students: Yes (CRICOS 088087E)

Structure

The Associate Degree of Ministry requires the satisfactory completion of 16 units totalling 192 credit points. Full-time students normally take a study load of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time students 1-2 units per semester.

 

Biblical and Theological Foundation

  • Complete two units of Old Testament Introduction and two units of New Testament Introduction:
    • Old Testament Foundations OT001-512
    • Old Testament Prophets and Writings OT002-512
    • Jesus and the Gospels NT001-512
    • The Early New Testament Church NT002-512
  • Complete two Christian Thought units from Christianity in History (CH), Theology (TH), or Philosophy and Ethics (PE).

 

Biblical Exegesis

  • Complete a Biblical Exegesis Track (two 6cp units totalling one 12cp standard coursework unit):
    • Introduction to Biblical Interpretation BB008
      + one of:
    • Principles and Practice of Biblical Exegesis BB013
      OR
    • Methods of Bible Study and Teaching BB014
  • Complete two Set Book units, including one each in both Old Testament (OT) and New Testament (NT).


Primary Course Discipline (Ministry Stream)

Complete three units in primary course discipline, which includes:

  • Pastoral and Church-Focussed Ministries (PC)
  • Evangelism and Missiology (EM)
  • Developmental Ministries (DE)


Electives

Complete a further four units of your choice.

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Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

 

  • Satisfactorily completed Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above, or
  • Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above, or
  • Demonstrate academic suitability through a pre-entrance task.

 

Language Qualifications for NESB

 

  • Equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no band score lower than 6.5 in each subtest OR 10 years in Australia with English being the language primarily spoken both at home and work.

Fees and Support

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page here.

FEE-HELP

  • FEE-HELP is available for all ACT courses for Australian Citizens and those holding special Visas.*

  • Enrolled students need to apply for FEE-HELP by the Census Date of their first semester of enrolment.

  • Continuing to receive FEE-HELP is dependant upon the student’s academic progress. A student must pass 50% of their units each semester to continue receiving FEE-HELP.*Some conditions apply – see studyassist.gov.au for more information.

Austudy

If you are 25 years or older and an Australian Citizen you may be eligible for Austudy for your course.
To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/austudy

Youth Allowance

If you are 18 – 24 years old, an Australian Citizen and planning to study full-time, you may be eligible for Youth Allowance for your course.

To find out if you are eligible please visit:
www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/individuals/services/centrelink/youth-allowance-students-and-australian-apprentices

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. Click here to see ACT Associate Degree of Ministry course page.
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Pastoral Position

Pastor, teacher or minister with responsibility for preaching and/or teaching, providing leadership in various ministry contexts.

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Leader of staff in cross-cultural ministry, whether in Australia or internationally.

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MST is approved to deliver courses of the Australian College of Theology including the diploma, undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate qualifications offered by MST.

These are self-accredited by the ACT under the authority of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).

 

Melbourne School of Theology is an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS:02650E

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri People as the traditional custodians of God’s land on which MST stands, and pay our respects to their elders past and present, and our support for the emerging leaders of the future.

Melbourne School of Theology is a non-denominational Bible college, based in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Since 1920, MST has been passionate about training those with a heart for ministry and mission with a solid Biblical grounding in God’s Word.

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