| Language of this entry | English (UK, International) |
|---|---|
| Name of Programme / Training Resource | Doctor of Ministry |
| Type of Training | Individual standalone programme |
| Reference Number | DMIN20 |
| Description | A research doctoral award whose graduates make a significant and original contribution to knowledge as applied in the context of professional Christian ministry practice. |
| Keywords | bible teaching bible college bible study theology lecturing |
| 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 | Bible Teaching and Training / General Bible; Bible Teaching and Training / Old Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / New Testament; Bible Teaching and Training / Interpretation and Study Methods; Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Ethics; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills; Bible Teaching and Training / Biblical Languages; Bible Teaching and Training / Church History |
| Residential/Non Residential | Non Residential |
| Full-time or Part-time | Full-time |
| Level | Doctorate |
| Cost Range | From US$10,000 to less than US$100,000 |
| Actual Cost | Costs change annually. Contact SMBC for more information. |
| Bursaries/scholarships available | |
| Actual Length | 3 years FT/ 6 years limit PT |
| Average hours of study per week | 25 |
| Methods of instruction | Coursework components and Research components |
| 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 | Candidates will normally have one of the following Australian College of Theology awards or its equivalent, as determined by the Research and Research Studies Committee: *MTh, OR *BTh/BMin Hons, with at least Upper Second Class Honours and at least a Credit in the thesis, OR *BTh or BMin plus a Graduate Diploma with embedded RTP, with satisfactory completion of Research Methods, an overall GPA≥2.0 and ≥Credit in a major project of at least 12,000 words, OR *BTh or BMin plus a Coursework Masters (such as MA(Th/Min) or MTS) with embedded RTP, with satisfactory completion of Research Methods, an overall GPA≥2.0 and ≥Credit in a major project of at least 12,000 words in FOR, OR *MDiv or MMin with embedded RTP, with satisfactory completion of Research Methods, an overall GPA≥3.0 and ≥Credit in a major project of at least 12,000 words in FoR, OR *MDiv or MMin plus a Coursework Masters (such as MA(Th/Min) or MTS) with embedded RTP, with satisfactory completion of Research Methods, an overall GPA≥2.0 and ≥Credit in a major project of at least 12,000 words in FoR, OR *MTS, MA(ChrStuds) or MML with embedded RTP, with satisfactory completion of Research Methods, an overall GPA≥3.0 and ≥Credit in a major project of at least 12,000 words, |
| Other Prerequisites | Applicants must be able to demonstrate a minimum of five years significant contribution in their ministry context since completion of their first degree. All applications would include a curriculum vitae, outlining various roles they have undertaken, positions held, major goals and most significant achievements. Applicants would normally currently be ministry practitioners in positions of significant ministry responsibility. All applicants require a letter of commendation for entry to the course by their denomination, church or institutional employe |
| Qualifications gained | Doctor of Ministry |
| Qualifications this programme is part of | |
| Programme Accredited by | |
| Other Accrediting Bodies | Australian College of Theology |