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- Australian or New Zealand citizen (or dual citizen)
- Australian permanent resident
- Australian permanent humanitarian visa holder
- Pacific Engagement visa holder.
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
If you are holding or applying for a Student Visa Subclass 500 you are required to enrol in a full-time course that is registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) in Australia. For more details, please visit the Department of Home Affairs and the CRICOS website.
Overview
The Bachelor of Ministry prepares students for the practice of ministry. It establishes foundations for ministry through the study of scriptures, theological traditions, historical and contemporary contexts. It requires concentrated study in ministry praxis. The Bachelor of Ministry provides a foundation for graduates to understand and articulate their identity and place in the world. It may be possible for students to undertake study in a ministry setting as part of the course.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Bachelor of Ministry
- have a broad, coherent and critical knowledge of Christian theological traditions and methodologies, with focused knowledge in ministry studies.
- can articulate a coherent vision of ministry and communicate that vision through clear reasoned argument and demonstrated ability.
- are able to engage theological traditions and contemporary culture.
- have an informed basis for engagement, ministry and service.
- apply the skills of theological reflection to shape their practice of ministry.
Course structure
The Bachelor of Ministry consists of 432 points.
| Course Structure | Points |
|---|---|
| Units in the field of Biblical Studies (at least 18 points in each Testament) | 72 |
| Units in the discipline of Church History | 36 |
| Units in the discipline of Systemic Theology | 72 |
| Units in the discipline of Practical Theology | 36 |
| Units in the discipline of Pastoral Theology and Ministry Studies (including at least 36 points of Supervised Theological Field Education or Clinical Pastoral Education) | 72 |
| A Capstone unit | 18 |
| Further units in any discipline | 126 |
Additional Rules and Restrictions
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Social Work Pathway
Students undertaking the Bachelor of Ministry pathway into the Master of Social Work at Flinders University must include the following units.
| Unit Name | Points |
|---|---|
| AP2740Z Sociology for Mission and Ministry | 18 |
| CT3747Z Community Ministry: Theology, History, Contemporary Praxis | 18 |
| DM3746Z Justice and Community Development | 18 |
| DM3747Z Ministry in Liminal Spaces | 18 |
| CO1007Z Introduction to Psychology | 18 |
| CO1006Z Engaging Diversity | 18 |
| DP3747Z Ecotheology | 18 |
Locations and modes
The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWClassroom, Mixed and Online modes-
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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Uniting Church in AustraliaBrooklyn Park SAClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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LutheranAdelaide SAClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
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Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
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AnglicanNorth Adelaide SAClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
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BaptistBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
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Roman CatholicBox Hill VICClassroom, Limited mixed and Online (off-shore students only) modes
Duration
The standard full-time duration of the Bachelor of Ministry is three years. The Bachelor of Ministry must be completed in not less than three years and not more than nine years from the date on which the course is commenced.
| Standard full-time | 3 years |
| Maximum part-time | 9 years |
Dual qualifications
Graduate pathways
Graduates have access to a range of postgraduate courses at Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters levels.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of the Victorian Certificate of Education in an Australian secondary school, or equivalent.
Prospective students apply by direct entry to a College of the University. The Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) is not used in selection at the University of Divinity.
It may be possible for students to receive credit into their course for prior undergraduate study in related areas.
Credit
Credit of up to 288 points may be granted towards this award.
Credit may include:
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma | 36 points | Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set |
| Australian Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent | 72 points | Unspecified credit based on relevant foundational cognate knowledge and skill set |
| Professional diploma of 3 years in teaching or nursing prior to degrees in those areas | 72 points | Unspecified credit |
| Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral or Spiritual Care (10642NAT) | 72 points | Credit granted for units in Mission and Ministry |
| Diploma in Ageing and Pastoral Care (91561NSW) | 72 points | Credit granted for units in Mission and Ministry |
| Diploma of Catholic Youth Ministry (10603NAT or 11013NAT) | 144 points | 18 points Biblical Studies Level 1 18 points Systematic Theology Level 1 108 points Mission and Ministry |
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Fee summary
The Bachelor of Ministry requires completion of 423 points (24 standard undergraduate units).
Fees for 2026 are $2,184 per standard unit or $17,472 for a year of full-time study (8 units). The total course cost is $52,416.
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
