Brisbane School of Theology

Programme Detail: Diploma of Ministry

Language of this entry English (UK, International)
Name of Programme / Training Resource Diploma of Ministry
Type of Training Individual standalone programme
Reference Number
Description The Diploma of Ministry aims to provide a good foundation of biblical knowledge for men and women already actively involved in the life of the church. The emphasis of the course is the development of people in ministry.
Keywords Theology - Bible - biblical knowledge - ministry skills - lay ministry - cross-cultural mission - ministry - mission - missionary
Languages Programme Available in English (UK, International)
Other Languages
Country and region where programme is available Australia / Queensland
Area of Ministry and Focus Bible Teaching and Training / Theology; Bible Teaching and Training / Discipling and Training Others; Bible Teaching and Training / Preaching and Communication Skills
Residential/Non Residential Mixed
Full-time or Part-time Full-time
Level Diploma
Cost Range US$100,000 or more
Actual Cost US$17000
Bursaries/scholarships available
Actual Length 2.5 years
Average hours of study per week 36
Methods of instruction The course consists of a mixture of classroom instruction, interaction and practical application, allowing students to develop their ministry skills and experience through supervised ministry/practical experience.
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) 40
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) 40
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). 10
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) 10
Prerequisite Programmes Nil
Other Prerequisites Students are normally admitted upon satisfactory completion of Year 12 in an Australian school system or equivalent, but consideration will be given to other factors such as practical experience, maturity and motivation in the likelihood of future success. Provisional mature age entry is available for students over the age of 20. Students should be actively involved in the life and ministry of a local church or para-church group. International students for whom English is not their first language must pass an IELTS test unless they have a teritary qualification in English.
Qualifications gained DipMin
Qualifications this programme is part of
Programme Accredited by
Other Accrediting Bodies Australian College of Theology