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Alphacrucis College

Diploma of Ministry

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This course is available for both domestic and international students.

This course is eligible for VET FEE-HELP.

Alphacrucis College’s ministry awards are designed to give you the necessary skills and knowledge for effective Christian Ministry within the local church and community. The distinguishing feature of these awards is that 25% of the study load is “hands-on” ministry training within a local church or other Christian organisation.

Key Features

  • 25% “hands-on”
  • Pentecostal ethos
  • Admission: Year 10 or mature age
  • Austudy available
  • e-Learning platform
  • Flexible delivery
  • Articulation to higher awards

Duration

39 weeks

Attendance

20 hours a week, over three days (5 hours are counted as vocational placement). For more information refer to the timetable.

Applications for 2012 are now open. To apply click here or for more information please contact AC Recruitment Officer on +61 2 8893 9022 or email futurestudents@ac.edu.au.

Entry Requirements

IELTS

English ability will need to be at the IELTS 5.5 (International English Language Testing System) level or higher, since written and oral forms of communication are an important part of the course.

Academic Entry Requirements

Completion of 91389NSW Certificate IV in Ministry or demonstrate the necessary skills developed in the Certificate IV in Ministry.
Providing evidence of a capability in relation to spoken and written English, demonstrated by way of a 500 word written Statement of Purpose, explaining the reason for entering the course AND an interview conducted by the Registrar’s Office.

Additional Entry Requirements

This course is available for students who are 18 years or older.
Domestic students under the age of 18 may apply and may be included. Applications on a case by case basis.
A high level of personal integrity and willingness to comply with ethical requirements.
A 500 word written Statement of Purpose, explaining the reason for entering the course.
Two character references (preferably from a leader and not from a family member).

Fees – 2012★

Local Students: AU$4800.00
International Students: AU$5400.00

Complete Fee Schedules and FEE-HELP information (where appropriate) for all Alphacrucis courses can be found in our Documents section, under the Fees and FEE-HELP Information link.

★Important: The total cost is based on students enrolling in the complete course or qualification for the standard delivery stream on offer. Fees are actually set on a per unit level, so that the total cost of an award is [number of units in award] x [cost of units]. Accordingly, the total cost of an award will vary depending on the units chosen. International students are required to enrol in the complete course or qualification. The fees are subject to change. Please contact Alphacrucis for an up to date fee schedule.

Accreditation Details for International Students

Provider

Course (Award)

Australian Skills Quality Authority Information

  • Legal name: Alphacrucis College Limited
  • RTO National code: 90525

Units offered as part of this Award:

CLEAD505A - Deliver a public speech

Description: This unit describes the knowledge and skills necessary for planning and delivering a speech in public using strategies which will enhance the presentation and maintain audience interest. Unit detail page >>

MINB514A - Effectively communitcate the message of an Old Testament book

Description: This unit provides students with the foundational skills for interpreting Genesis, and communicating its message, principles and values.In addition, students will gain an insight into the ancient Near Eastern context of ancient Israel. Unit detail page >>

MINB515A - Effectively communicate the message of a New Testament book

Description: This unit provides minsters with the skills for interpreting a New Testament book, and communicating its message and values. Unit detail page >>

MINH604A - Apply lessons of church history

Description: This course describes the origins, major themes and development of the Church from the times of Christ to the Modern period, so as to enable students to relate Christian tradition to the present, and apply the lessons of church history to the life of the contemporary church and society. Unit detail page >>

MINP403A - Provide pastoral care to individuals and groups

Description: This unit describes the skills necessary for exercising pastoral care to individuals and groups within the church. It recognises that pastoral ministry is framed by the Scriptures and church tradition, and is exercised using various ministry techniques. It also recognises that church congregations need to be empowered to engage in Christian ministry. Unit detail page >>

MINP507A - Minister effectively in a church

Description: This unit covers the skills to necessary to minister effectively in the church. Unit detail page >>

MINP508A - Implement and evaluate a ministry function

Description: This unit covers the skills to necessary to implement a ministry function. Unit detail page >>

MINT503A - Promote Pentecostal worldview and spirituality

Description: This unit sets out dimensions of worldview specifically related to Pentecostal churches, and seeks to support and encourage an orientation to the Holy Spirit that is central to Pentecostal history. It provides the skills necessary to model and teach this spiritual orientation to the church and society. Unit detail page >>

MINT506A - Apply ethical principles in ministry

Description: This unit sets out theological and philosophical bases of ethical decision-making.  It provides the skills necessary to model a Christian approach to personal morality and to address church and public ethical issues. Unit detail page >>