Associate Degree in Ministry
Associate Degree in Ministry
The Associate Degree in Ministry (ADM) integrates a well-developed foundation in Christian studies with a broad and coherent theological and practical knowledge in theology and biblical studies. The Associate Degree in Ministry is a nested award within the Bachelor of Ministry. COURSE DESCRIPTION Preparing you for Christian ministry in today’s…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Associate Degree in Ministry (ADM) integrates a well-developed foundation in Christian studies with a broad and coherent theological and practical knowledge in theology and biblical studies. The Associate Degree in Ministry is a nested award within the Bachelor of Ministry.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Preparing you for Christian ministry in today’s world, the Associate Degree in Ministry (ADM) is designed to provide you with a broad theoretical and practical knowledge of ministry. This course guides you to be able to minister effectively in Christian and community settings and respond intelligently to a wide variety of modern challenges and issues.
The ADM seeks to link academic reflection and theology in meaningful ways to training needs which stem from increasing contemporary challenges that churches and other Christian communities are facing.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge:
Graduates will:
- Demonstrate a broad knowledge of Christian history, doctrine and tradition as a foundation for ministry.
Skills:
Graduates demonstrate:
- skills to analyse and interpret the biblical text, using sound hermeneutical methods, as a core document of the Christian faith with consideration for the contemporary application of the text;
- skills to comprehend, apply and communicate a Christian worldview, with particular emphasis on the role of the gospel in providing an ethical framework for personal living.
- ability to discuss and analyse contemporaneous topics, issues and challenges impacting on Christian ministry and the Pentecostal community, and create solutions to these challenges;
- ability to collaborate with the broader community of Christian ministers and community leaders to provide appropriate collegial support;
- basic skills in critical thinking and self-directed research, using a range of sources and methods
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Associate or Assistant Pastor
Assistant Youth minister
Assistant Missionary
Community Care Worker
Church Board member
Christian Marketplace Leaders and/or Professionals
Locations: Fully available Online. Some subjects available at Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide campuses
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
Applicants admitted on the basis of their recent secondary education must demonstrate the completion of NSW Higher School Certificate with an ATAR of 65 or higher (or the completion of the International Baccalaureate or interstate or overseas equivalent qualification and result) for admission into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Applicants whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a complete or partially complete higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion or partial completion of an AQF Level 5 Higher Education Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
If you are over the age of 21 at the time of commencement, you can apply for admission into this course on the basis of provisional entry, and complete the provisional entry qualifying period to become a full candidate.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.0 (with no score below 5.5 in any of the four skills areas).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
