Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry is designed for graduates with significant leadership experience in churches, parachurch ministries, educational institutions, and secular organisations who want to further enhance their skills for ministry within church, academic and community settings. COURSE DESCRIPTION Ready to research and explore questions and solutions to the issues facing…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Ministry is designed for graduates with significant leadership experience in churches, parachurch ministries, educational institutions, and secular organisations who want to further enhance their skills for ministry within church, academic and community settings.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Ready to research and explore questions and solutions to the issues facing our Church today? The Doctor of Ministry (DMin) includes both coursework and a thesis. You can design your research project while incorporating best practice from practitioners globally. You will gain advanced skills in critical thinking, communication and creative problem solving of complex issues, through independent, original research and scholarship. Your research will identify, investigate and address an issue in the profession of Christian ministry, making a significant original contribution to learning and professional ministry practice.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the DMin will have systematic and critical understanding in the discipline of Christian ministry, including innovative leadership models in contemporary contexts and a working knowledge of recent developments and approaches in the area of their specialisation. Most of the graduates of the DMin are to be found in ordained service within the church as well as in the community, working out their vocations in not-for-profit, community and service industries. Graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Church pastor
Lecturer or trainer (in area of specialisation)
Community/NFP/NGO worker
Church administrator
Pastoral educator
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
This course of study requires the completion of higher education study at an authorised institution. Recent secondary education graduates are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
This course of study requires the completion of higher education study at an authorised institution. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Completion of a AQF Level 8 Bachelors (Honours 1 or 2a) degree in theology or ministry, or equivalent.
OR
Completion of a AQF Level 8 or above postgraduate qualification in theology or ministry (with research component), or equivalent with GPA at least 2.8.
OR
Graduates with an AQF Level 9 postgraduate qualification outside the field of theology or ministry must have completed at least 6 subjects in leadership and/or ministry, at least 4 subjects in bible and/or theology, at least a 20-credit point research project or research essay.
International Students will be required to show proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall, reading 7.0; writing 7.0; speaking 7.0; listening 7.0 (or equivalent).
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.
