Diploma in Ministry

Diploma

The Diploma in Ministry equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to engage in practical Christian ministry in a range of contexts.

Key details

Degree Type

Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$16,376 per year

About this course

The Diploma in Ministry equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to engage in practical Christian ministry in a range of contexts. It explores the biblical and theological basis of ministry and assists students to utilise tools of personal and theological reflection to understand themselves in relation to their ministry contexts, grow their capacity and respond effectively to their call to serve others.

Entry requirements

A person may apply to the Academic Board to enrol as a candidate for the Diploma in Ministry if the person has satisfactorily completed a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education approved by the Curriculum, Assessment and Certification Authority in the relevant state or territory or an equivalent qualification approved by the Academic Board.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior post-secondary study in theology or ministry.

Study locations

Australian Lutheran College

Career pathways

Graduates may proceed to an Advanced Diploma in Theology and Ministry, or to the Bachelor of Ministry or Bachelor of Theology.

Course structure

The Diploma in Ministry equips students with foundational knowledge and skills to engage in practical Christian ministry in a range of contexts. It explores the biblical and theological basis of ministry and assists students to utilise tools of personal and theological reflection to understand themselves in relation to their ministry contexts, grow their capacity and respond effectively to their call to serve others.
a) demonstrate foundational knowledge of Christian texts and traditions, particularly those relating to personal formation and ministry with others.
b) apply foundational ministry knowledge and skills to ministry contexts in responsible ways.
c) demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills.
d) reflect theologically on their ministry practice.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at University of Divinity.

87.8%

Overall satisfaction

82.5%

Skill scale

82.6%

Teaching scale

83.1%

Employed full-time

$58k

Average salary

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