Andrew Brown
Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew
If you feel called into ministry as a pastor, chaplain, cross-cultural missionary or local church leader, then the Bachelor of Ministry is a fantastic starting point. This Degree provides the theological framework and spiritual formation you will need in order to excel in your future service as a minister or Christian leader.
You will learn the foundations of the Bible and how to interpret the text accurately, discover the richness of Church history and how it still shapes our practice today, and gain an understanding of how to lead or operate a ministry.
Andrew Brown
Lecturer, Old Testament and Hebrew
Course Code: BMIN20
Duration: Minimum 3 years, up to 9 years part time.
Overseas Students: Yes (CRICOS 054670D)
The Bachelor of Ministry requires the satisfactory completion of 24 units totalling 288 credit points. A full-time rate consists of 3-4 units per semester, and part-time of 1-2 units per semester.
Biblical & Theological Foundation
Biblical Exegesis
Primary Course Discipline (Ministry Stream)
Complete five units in primary course discipline, which includes:
This must include at least 2 at level 7.
Spiritual Formation
Complete one of the following units:
Electives
Complete a further five units of your choice.
Academic Qualifications
Language Qualifications for NESB
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
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
“I wanted to learn at a school that embraced my beliefs and values. The Melbourne School of Theology does just that.”
Hannah Halliday, Pastor
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Pastor, teacher or minister with responsibility for preaching and/or teaching, providing leadership in various ministry contexts.
Leader of staff in cross-cultural ministry, whether in Australia or internationally.
Bible translation work in Australia or internationally.
Alternatively you can get in touch with one of our Student Services team and chat further around study options, we are always here to help!
Applications close 3 July, 2023
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Melbourne School of Theology is an Affiliated College of the Australian College of Theology, CRICOS:02650E
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 extend 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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