Diploma of Ministry

The Diploma of Ministry provides students with an introductory study designed for Christians seeking a foundation for informed participation in the local church, para-church ministries, and the wider community.

It also provides some opportunity to gain knowledge and skills appropriate for practical Christian ministry but not necessarily of the breadth or depth required for professional ministry.

The Diploma of Ministry (DipMin) is an AQF Level 5 award. It provides students with the opportunity to undertake study in practical ministry-oriented disciplines.

It is designed for those who have a less formal educational background than those undertaking the BMin award, or those who are seeking an award requiring less overall commitment than AQF Level 7 studies.

Duration: Full Time (1 year), Part Time (2 years)
Study Mode: Face to Face on campus only
Credit Points: 72 (8 units)
Award Level: AQF Level 5

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Entry Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Diploma of Ministry shall
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• have satisfactorily completed Year 12 in the Australian school system, or its equivalent; or
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• have reached the age of 20 and so satisfy the requirements for Mature Age Entry; or
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•have adequate grounds for Special Entry.

English Proficiency

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally will be required to demonstrate competency in English by an IELTS (or equivalent) result of 6.0 with no score below 5.5.

International Students

Sparrows College is not currently registered for international students.

Exit Point

Undergraduate Certificate in Ministry (36 cps), providing requirements have been met

Articulation

Bachelor of Ministry (minimum GPA 2.0 required)

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Structure & Units

Three pathway options are available:
Option 1: Stand-alone award with a chaplaincy specialisation
Option 2: Stand-alone award in ministry studies
Option 3: Alternative pathway to second year of the BMin (minimum GPA 2.0 required; C grade or higher required for every unit transferred)

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Required (All of the following 8 units)

B5101 Survey of the Bible

T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

S5101 Introduction to Personal Formation

P5101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and Practice

C5100 Basic Pastoral Counselling

C5127 Introduction to Chaplaincy

X5192 Issues in Chaplaincy Practice

P5171 Supervised Ministry I

Required (2 or 3 units) Either
B5101 Survey of the Bible, and T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

Or
B5110 Survey of the Old Testament, and B5150 Survey of the New Testament, and
T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

‍Electives (5 or 6 units from below to bring the total number of units to 8)

S5101 Introduction to Personal Formation

P5101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and Practice

MP5145 Introduction to Ministry in the Church

H5100 Church History Survey

M5109 Engaging in Discipleship

C5100 Basic Pastoral Counselling

C5127 Introduction to Chaplaincy

X5192 Issues in Chaplaincy Practice

P5171 Supervised Ministry

Required (All of the following 7 units)

B5110 Survey of the Old Testament

B5150 Survey of the New Testament

H5100 Church History Survey

T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

S5101 Introduction to Personal Formation

P5101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and Practice

MP5145 Introduction to Ministry in the Church

‍Electives (1 of the following)
M5109 Engaging in Discipleship
C5100 Basic Pastoral Counselling