Associate Degree in Ministry
Associate Degree in Ministry
Preparing you for Christian ministry in today’s world, the Associate Degree in Ministry is designed to provide you with a broad theoretical knowledge of Christian Studies and practical knowledge of ministry. This course guides you to be able to minister effectively in Christian and community settings and respond intelligently to…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Preparing you for Christian ministry in today’s world, the Associate Degree in Ministry is designed to provide you with a broad theoretical knowledge of Christian Studies 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.
Course Structure
The Associates Degree in Ministry is a degree comprised of 16 subjects (160 credit points). Within our Associate Degree in Ministry course, you can choose a focus that concentrates your studies to equip you with a specific skill set. You will determine your focus by selecting 6 elective subject options within that focus. See the available pathways and core subjects below.
Course Structure: 10 Required Subjects + 6 Focus Elective Subjects
WORSHIP MUSIC
Preparing worship leaders and musicians for dynamic creative ministries.
Introduction to Worship Music
Music Performance
Worship Arts & Church History
Music Ensembles
Worship in Contemporary Context
Lyrics & Theology
Professional Practice
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP
Preparing pastors and leaders for a lifetime of fruitful ministry.
Discipleship
Pentecostal Ministry Foundations
Communicating The Christian Faith
Preaching
Biblical interpretation
Pastoral Administration & Management
Professional Practice
THEOLOGY
Preparing preachers and teachers to be impactful communicators.
Pneumatology
The Pentateuch
Christ & Salvation
Biblical Interpretation
World of the New Testament
Trinity & Creation
Historical Books of the Bible
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Old Testament Foundations
New Testament Foundations
Church History Foundations
Leadership Principles
Introduction to Pastoral Ministry
Christian Spirituality
Introduction to Academic Research & Writing
Christian Worldview
Christian Ethics
Professional Practice
REQUIREMENTS
Completed senior high school within last 2 years with NSW Higher School Certificate (or
equivalent), or -Completion of an AQF level 3 Certificate III level
VET qualification (interview required);
-Completion of an AQF level 5 Higher Education
Diploma; -Work and Life experience and Mature Age – provisional entry.
IELTS Academic (or equivalent) score 5.5, with no score below 5.0 in any of the four skill areas.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The Hillsong International Leadership College was established in 1983 and has campuses located in Baulkham hills and Waterloo (City campus), Sydney. The City campus has an approximate student count of 300 full-time students. It offers training in Pastoral leadership, worship and creative arts, pastoral counselling, children’s ministry, dance, youth, TV and media. Apart from these, the College also offers degrees such as a certificate in ministry, diploma of ministry, advanced diploma in ministry and SCD bachelor of theology.
