| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Diploma of Theology/Diploma of Ministry |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | DIPTHMIN20 |
| Description | A one and a half year full-time course and may also be studied on a part-time basis up to 7.5 years. It provides a broad understanding of the Bible, Church History and Theology as well as the option of choosing a good number of Ministry and Missions subjects. The purpose of the DipThMin is to prepare students for gospel ministry in their local environment or in cross cultural settings in Australia or overseas. Graduates work in a wide variety of ministries, including pastoral, youth, children’s, prison, church planting, evangelism, missions, and ‘tentmaking’. FEE-Help is available for Australian citizens. |
| Keywords | bible college bible study mission preparation serving in local church gospel ministry cross cultural ministry pastoral youth children’s ministry prison church planting evangelism tentmaking |
| Languages Programme Available in | English (UK, International) |
| Other Languages | |
| Country and region where programme is available | Australia / New South Wales |
| Area of Ministry and Focus | Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Children's Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Youth and Students Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Men’s Ministry; Pastoral Encouragement and Counselling / Women's Ministry; Mission and Evangelism / Evangelism and Apologetics; Mission and Evangelism / Tentmaking and Self-Financing Skills |
| Residential/Non Residential | Mixed |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Diploma |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | $2520 per unit |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 2 years FT/ 7.5 years PT |
| Average hours of study per week | 15 |
| Methods of instruction | Lectures / tutorials, reading. If full time, community living and serving, compulsory attendance at Principal's Hour, Monday Chapel and Prayer, Friday Chapel, Missions/Ministry weekly program, being part of a College mission team, prayer triplets, practicums where applicable |
| Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) | |
| Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). | |
| Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) | 0 |
| Prerequisite Programmes | It is open as a first award to students who have achieved an ATAR of at least 65 (or equivalent). However, where an applicant has not completed the HSC, mature age entry (21 and above) will be favourably considered. |
| Other Prerequisites | There may be language requirements for candidates whose first language is not English. |
| Qualifications gained | Diploma of Theology/Diploma of Ministry |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | Bachelor of Theology |
| Programme Accredited by | Other Accreditation (see below) |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Australian College of Theology |