Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry
The Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry course provides students with the opportunity to study for ministry at an introductory level enabling them to gain the foundational knowledge, skills and abilities required to commence serving in a ministry context.
This Undergraduate Certificate will enable students to move toward employment within a church or a parachurch setting within a ministry context. The award is designed to give a basic introduction to Bible, Theology, and Ministry practice, to enable the students to serve within their field of choice, including the areas of youth and children’s ministry, mission, social and pastoral care, preaching and teaching or church ministry setting.
One trimester full-time or part time equivalent
4 subjects
Available online
FEE-HELP eligible
This course is not available to International Students

Course Details
Course ID: CRS1400796
Course Level: Undergraduate
Number of Subject: 4
Total Credit Points: 24
Fees: Up-front and FEE-HELP
Course taught at 29 George Street Burwood NSW 2134
Modes of Delivery
Online
Entry Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of Year 12 Higher School Certificate or its equivalent.
- Mature age and special entry requirements are available for those who have reached the age of 21 and can show evidence of being able to successfully study at this level (i.e. English proficiency evidence of 5.5 IELTS).
Course Load
- One trimester full-time or part time equivalent
- Generally 6 hours per week per subject is required to do well, which includes lectures, readings and assignments.
Suggested Subjects
BIBLE
Old Testament Introduction
New Testament Introduction
Biblical Interpretation: Theory and Practice
Introduction to the Bible
THEOLOGY & HISTORY
Introduction to Christian Theology
Christian History
Contextual Theology
The Nature and Mission of the Church
MINISTRY
Spiritual Foundations
Global Missions
Contextual Ministry
The Art of Preaching
Pastoral Care
Evangelism: Methods and Message
Ministry Practicum
STUDY SKILLS
Critical Thinking and Writing Skills