Course Structure

This course structure applies from Semester 2, 2023 onwards.

The course structure is based on one semester (13 weeks duration).

• 1 core subjects (10 credit points)
• 3 elective subjects (30 credit points)

To qualify for award of Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 40 credit points.

Subjects - Suggested Study Plans*

Here are 3 study plans illustrating how you could complete this course on full-time or part-time basis.

These example study plans show progressions which include core subjects, elective subjects and other coursework such as practicals and work placements.

Subject availability may vary based on semesters so before enrolling, please check the timetable to confirm subject availability.

If you have any questions about your enrolment, individual circumstances, or if you are considering different subjects or sequencing from the proposed study plan, we encourage you to consult the student enrolment guide or contact our Student Support team (current students)/ Future Students team (future students).

Suggested Study Plans

Finish in 6 months (Full-time): 4 subjects per semester

• MIN105 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
• BIB104 Old Testament Foundations
• MIN201 Pastoral Administration and Management
• THE101 Christian Worldview

Finish in 1 year (Part-time): 2 subjects per semester

• First Semester: BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• First Semester: MIN102 Christian Spirituality
• Second Semester: MIN105 Intro to Pastoral Ministry
• Second Semester: THE101 Christian Worldview

Finish in 2 years (Part-time): 1 subject per semester

• First Year, First Semester: MIN102 Christian Spirituality
• First Year, Second Semester: MIN105 Intro to Pastoral Ministry
• Second Year, First Semester: BIB105 New Testament Foundations
• Second Year, Second Semester: THE101 Christian Worldview

*In addition to these suggested study plans and subjects, more elective subjects are available, use the Subject & Unit Search to find out more

Subjects - According to Course Structure

Core / 1 Subjects (10 credit points)

• MIN101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry

Electives / 3 Subject (30 credit points)

• 30 credit points with a code BIB/CCM/LEA/MIN/THE 100 level or above

More Information

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.
*You can also use the Subject & Unit Search to explore the subjects (including electives) available to enrol in for this course and can filter by subject area and level.

Admission Criteria

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

Applicants with recent high school education only will demonstrate completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification.

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 enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the 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 may be required to provide a valid Working with Children Check (or state-based or overseas equivalent) and Police Check after admission into the course, if working with vulnerable groups is a requirement of the course undertaken.

Language

If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent. 

Fees & Timetable

Fee-Help information and a complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis 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.