Perth Based Diploma of Christian Ministry

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

Two pathway options are available:
Option 1: Stand-alone award in ministry studies
Option 2: 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

Required (3 units)
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B5104 Engaging the Biblical Drama

T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

P5101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and Practice
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‍Electives (5 units from below to bring the total number of units to 8)

B5105 Reading Scripture for Spiritual Formation and Ministry

C5100 Basic Pastoral Counselling

H5100 Church History Survey

M5109 Engaging in Discipleship

M5127 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Mission

P5145 Introduction to Ministry in the Church

P5171 Supervised Ministry

IS5101 Introduction to Spiritual Formation

Required (7 units)

B5104 Engaging the Biblical Drama

B5105 Reading Scripture for Spiritual
Formation and Ministry

H5100 Church History Survey

T5105 Introduction to Christian Doctrines

S5101 Introduction to Spiritual Formation

P5101 Introduction to Pastoral Ministry and
Practice
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Either

P5145 Introduction to Ministry in the Church
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Or

M5127 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Mission
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‍Electives (1 of the following)

M5109 Engaging in Discipleship

C5100 Basic Pastoral Counselling