Skip to content
Current Students
Melbourne School of Theology
  • Home
  • Study With Us
    • Open Day
    • Browse Courses
    • Browse Units
    • MST Online
    • Campuses
    • Overseas Students
    • Postgraduate Studies
    • Timetables & Key Dates
    • Fees
    • Auditing
    • Apply
  • Community
    • Life at MST
    • Student Support
    • Events
    • News
    • Prayer
    • Donate
    • Mission Project
  • About Us
    • Who Are We?
    • Library
    • Departments
    • Faculty
    • MST Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Accreditation
  • Current Students
    • CANVAS Login
    • eCampus Login
Menu
  • Home
  • Study With Us
    • Open Day
    • Browse Courses
    • Browse Units
    • MST Online
    • Campuses
    • Overseas Students
    • Postgraduate Studies
    • Timetables & Key Dates
    • Fees
    • Auditing
    • Apply
  • Community
    • Life at MST
    • Student Support
    • Events
    • News
    • Prayer
    • Donate
    • Mission Project
  • About Us
    • Who Are We?
    • Library
    • Departments
    • Faculty
    • MST Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Accreditation
  • Current Students
    • CANVAS Login
    • eCampus Login
  • Home
  • Study With Us
    • Open Day
    • Browse Courses
    • Browse Units
    • MST Online
    • Campuses
    • Overseas Students
    • Postgraduate Studies
    • Timetables & Key Dates
    • Fees
    • Auditing
    • Apply
  • Community
    • Life at MST
    • Student Support
    • Events
    • News
    • Prayer
    • Mission Project
  • About Us
    • Who Are We?
    • Library
    • Departments
    • Faculty
    • MST Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Accreditation
  • Donate
Menu
  • Home
  • Study With Us
    • Open Day
    • Browse Courses
    • Browse Units
    • MST Online
    • Campuses
    • Overseas Students
    • Postgraduate Studies
    • Timetables & Key Dates
    • Fees
    • Auditing
    • Apply
  • Community
    • Life at MST
    • Student Support
    • Events
    • News
    • Prayer
    • Mission Project
  • About Us
    • Who Are We?
    • Library
    • Departments
    • Faculty
    • MST Board
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Accreditation
  • Donate
Enquire

Melbourne School of Theology

Doctor of Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry is a research doctoral award whose graduates make a significant and original contribution to knowledge as applied in the context of professional Christian ministry practice.
How to Apply
Enquire Today

Introduction

The Doctor of Ministry is an AQF level 10 professional doctoral award whose graduates make a significant and original contribution to knowledge as applied in the context of professional Christian ministry practice.

The degree is designed to enable men and women to produce significant and original research outcomes and as beginning researchers demonstrate the capacity to design, implement, gather and interpret data, and communicate the results of the research for theses undertaken in specific fields of knowledge applied to various areas of professional ministry.

The degree would be for theological and non-theological graduates already in significant leadership positions in churches, denominational offices, para-church agencies and non-church agencies and institutions where people wanted to enhance their research by also applying insights from Christian traditions.

Graduates with a Doctor of Ministry have already been employed in significant denominational positions for strategic planning as well as teaching pastoral and missions courses at theological colleges, bible colleges and seminaries in Australian and overseas and would continue to do so.

Loading...
Dr. Thomas Kimber - Senior Lecturer in Missional & Pastoral Theology

Thomas Kimber

Dean of Faculty, Director of Research, Lecturer in Missional and Pastoral Theology

Course Details

Overview

Course Code: DMIN20

Type: Doctorate
AQF Level: 10

Duration: Minimum 3 years full time, up to 6 years part time.

Delivery Modes: On Campus, Online

Overseas Students: Yes (CRICOS 054710A)

Structure

Length: 3 year full time (6 semesters) or part time equivalent up to 6 years (12 semesters)

Overall 288 credit points.

Foundation Phase

  • 12cps Research Methods at level 9
  • 36cps Personal Formation Portfolio (level 9) – Spread over course duration
  • 36cps elective coursework units at level 9

All coursework units will be based on level 9 units. They will provide opportunity for advanced level development in relevant fields of study to a candidate’s proposed project.

The electives in the foundational phase are to form a coherent program of study developing content, knowledge and skills in a recognised area of ministry practice. They may come from one or a mixture of fields of study, Developmental Ministries, Evangelism & Mission, or Pastoral and Church Focused Ministry. Examples of recognised areas of ministry practice supported by ACT level 9 units are Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-Cultural Mission.

 

Research Phase

  • 40,000 to 50,000 word project* (192cps)
  • Conference Participation unit at level 9 (12cps)

* It is proposed that the project may be completed in a number of ways: 40-50,000 words of text; an artefact that is clearly integrated in the project so that it is included in the 40-50,000 word count; an artefact included as an appendix but not included in the 40-50,000 word count. When the research proposal is presented as part of the Confirmation of Candidature portfolio, the supervisor and candidate should provide a rationale for the inclusion or exclusion in the 40-50,000 word count of any artefact proposed to be produced.

In the research phase of a candidate’s course, the candidate will be automatically enrolled into either a part-time recurring research phase enrolment of 24cps per semester, or a full-time recurring research phase enrolment of 48cps per semester.

Entry Requirements

Theological and non-theological qualifications deemed by the ACT Research and Research Studies Committee to provide a suitable grounding for Master of Theology study.

5 years minimum of ministry experience.

 

Language requirements for non-English speaking background applicants:

IELTS 7.5 overall with a minimum of 7.5 in reading and writing, 7.0 in listening and 6.5 in speaking.

 

For a full breakdown of the entry requirements for this course visit the ACT website here: https://www.actheology.edu.au/course/THD20/

Fees and Support

Fees

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

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. Click here to see ACT Doctor of Ministry course page.
Enquire Now
Loading...

What students are saying

Hannah's Story

Test-Image

“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

Enrol Now

Where this course can lead you

This can lead to...

Pastoral Position

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

Cross-Cultural Ministry

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

Bible translator

Bible translation work in Australia or internationally.

Apply Now for the Mid-Year Intake!

Step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season in your life together.

Applications close 30th June

Apply Now

Apply Now for Semester 1, 2023!

Step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re excited to begin this next season in your life together.
Applications close 3 February, 2023.

 

Apply Now

Related Courses

You might be interested in...

Master of Ministry

Learn More »

Master of Missional Leadership

Learn More »

Doctor of Philosophy

Learn More »
Browse Course

Get In Touch

Our friendly postgraduate team is ready to answer any questions you may have.

Enquire Now

Ready to start your studies at MST? Click below and apply today!

Apply Now
Australian College of Theology Logo

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

Melbourne School of Theology

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.

ABN:58 004 265 016

Get in Touch

  • Contact Us
  • + 613 9881 7800​
  • mst@mst.edu.au​
  • 5 Burwood Highway,
    Wantirna, VIC 3152,
    Australia

Useful Links​

  • About Us
  • Faculty
  • Browse Courses
  • Student Portal
  • Student Support​
  • Policy Portal

Centres & Departments

  • MST Chinese
  • Arthur Jeffery Centre for the study of Islam
  • Centre for Theology & Psychology

Social Network

Facebook-f Youtube

Subscribe to our Mailing List

Stay in the loop about all the latest News and Events in the life of MST.
Subscribe Now

© Melbourne School of Theology. All rights reserved

Privacy Policy