Course Structure

This course structure applies from Semester 2, 2023 onwards.

The course structure is based on four semesters (each of 12 weeks duration, plus an exam week), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 120 credit points of core subjects
• 40 credit points of electives

To qualify for award of the degree of Associate Degree in Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Core / 12 Subjects (120 credit points)

• ACA101 Faith and Purpose
• BIB104 Old Testament Foundations
• BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• CCM101 Introduction to Cross Cultural Ministry
• EXP201 Professional Practice
• HIS102 Church History Foundations
• LEA201 Leadership Principles
• MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
• MIN102 Christian Spirituality
• MIN201 Pastoral Management and Administration
• THE105 Introduction to Theology
• THE201 Christian Ethics

Electives / 4 Subjects (40 credit points)

40 credit points taken from any Level 7 course of study offered by AC. View the full list of subjects for this course.

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Admissions

Academic

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.

Special admission is also available for Year 12 students whose ATAR (or equivalent) falls within 5 points of the published guaranteed ATAR but have done well in subjects relevant to the course of study. These Special Admission Pathways are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the Program Director and then tabled for approval by the Admissions Committee

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.

Other Requirements

Applicants may be required to attend a pre-admission interview with the Program Director to determine suitability for the course and profession, including the suitability to work with vulnerable groups.

Applicants must provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state-based or overseas equivalent) and Police Check for admission into a course of study.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

Graduates will:

• Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry.

Skills:

Graduates demonstrate:

• skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;
• skills to comprehend, apply and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living.
• ability to discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry and the Pentecostal community, and create solutions to these challenges;
• ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support;
• basic skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Graduates demonstrate:

• some ability in self-reflection and evaluation of ministry and leadership performance for the purpose of vocational development;
• cognitive and technical skills required for ministry functions, including some depth within the field of Christian studies;
• breadth and complexity of (para) professional ministry skills pertinent to engagement with congregational communities. This includes the ability to apply knowledge and skills to a range of contexts.