Bachelor of Ministry (BMin)
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Bachelor of Ministry (BMin)
The Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is an AQF Level 7 award. The course is a primary undergraduate award that provides a broad and coherent study of Christian Life and Ministry and related studies in Biblical Studies and Theology. This degree prepares candidates for professional and lay Christian ministry and for…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Bachelor of Ministry (BMin) is an AQF Level 7 award. The course is a primary undergraduate award that provides a broad and coherent study of Christian Life and Ministry and related studies in Biblical Studies and Theology. This degree prepares candidates for professional and lay Christian ministry and for further learning beyond the degree. The course is organised through a structure of majors and sub-majors.
Structure
The Bachelor of Ministry requires the completion of 216 credit points which will include:
one major and sub-major in Christian Life & Ministry, or one of the following sub-disciplines: Christian Ethics, Christian Spirituality, Pastoral Counselling, Mission, Pastoral Theology, Worship & Liturgy
sub-majors in both Biblical Studies and Systematic Theology.
All units shall be taken from the Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of Units of Study.
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will have:
a broad and coherent body of knowledge with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in Christian Life and Ministry;
broad knowledge in Theology, Biblical Studies, and other theological areas of practice that will form the basis for independent lifelong learning.
Skills
Graduates will have cognitive, communication, and technical skills in a theology-related body of knowledge, so that they are able to:
review, reflect on, and synthesize theological information and identify and provide solutions to complex problems;
think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas;
demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts in theology;
communicate theologically-related knowledge, skills and ideas clearly and coherently.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will have the ability to:
demonstrate a broad understanding of knowledge by applying it creatively in ministry;
make high level, independent judgments in a range of ministry settings;
initiate, plan, and implement activities and projects within a range of ministry settings.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Bachelor of Ministry requires:
An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65, or its equivalent (eg. OP ? 16); OR
Mature Age and Special Entry Admissions for those who have reached the age of 21; OR
Articulation from other Sydney College of Divinity programs
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.