Bachelor of Ministry (BMin)

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An undergraduate degree that covers a thorough grounding in the Bible, Christian Theology, Church History and Practical Ministry. Graduate to become a mission-ready pastor, cross-cultural missionary, or an informed Christian professional in the marketplace.

Key Information

Full Time

3 Years

Part Time

Max 9 Years

Weight

288 Credit Points

Payment

FEE-HELP and Centrelink Approved (BMIN20)

Equivalent

24 Units

Fees

Tuition Fees

Bachelor of Ministry Course Overview

This is a course of the Australian College of Theology. For more information please visit the ACT course page.

The Bachelor of Ministry introduces students to the sources and content of the Christian story and message. It provides training which emphasises application and practice of this story and message in the contemporary world. The course will integrate studies in the Bible and Christian tradition with practical experience.

This course concentrates on the disciplines by which knowledge of God is developed and articulated:

  • Biblical Studies (BB)
  • Christian Thought & History (Theology (TH) , Church History (CH) , Philosophy & Ethics (PE))

Students can then choose electives that suit their future pathway from either the above units or;

  • Pastoral & Church Focused Ministry (PC) and/or
  • Developmental Ministry (DM)
  • Evangelism & Missiology (EM)

Through elective units students can develop particular ministry skills in the three fields of Ministry & Practice.

Admission Requirements

  • ATAR: Completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 65 or above; or
  • Previous Qualifications: Successful completion of a qualification at AQF Level 5 or above; or
  • Demonstrate Academic Suitability for course: Test, Brief Essay, or Interview
  • Language Qualifications for NESB: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 6.5 in each subtest OR 10 years English in country experience.

Course Units

288 Total Credit Points

24 x 12cps units, at Level 5 and above, no more than 144cps at Level 5, including at least 72 cps at Level 7 or above.

48cps in New and Old Testament Introduction

60cps in Christian Thought (CH/TH/PE)

24cps CH
24cps TH
12cps TH or PE

36cps Old / New testament set books, including at least 12cps OT set books and 12cps NT set books

Please note that some units are offered in alternate years – check timetables or consult with Registrar

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate functional knowledge of ‘Ministry’ as an academic discipline with particular attention to at least two fields of ‘Ministry and Practice’, including the spiritual and ethical implications

2. Examine the biblical and theological foundations of Ministry

3. Discuss the functional theological, spiritual and ethical implications of Ministry knowledge and understanding

4. Collect, analyse, evaluate and synthesize a wide range of recognized biblical, theological and social scientific scholarship in inquiry based learning

5. Construct evidence-based perspectives on Ministry issues by using recognised source materials and scholarly literature, evaluating alternate explanations and drawing reasoned conclusions

6. Present functional Ministry ideas, knowledge and principles to, and engage with, specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of formats

7. As leader and in groups, apply the functional principles and methods of Ministry in formal ministry contexts and the wider community

8. Engage with the functional challenges of contemporary Christianity, society and the wider world

9. Demonstrate a capacity for independent reflection and learning to sustain personal and professional development in Christian ministry

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Trinity College Queensland

Phone: +61 07 3377 9950
Email: ask@trinity.qld.edu.au
Address: 60 Bayliss St, Auchenflower Brisbane QLD 4066