Diploma of Ministry
(refer ACT Undergraduate Handbook)
The ACT Diploma of Ministry is a 1 year degree comprising 32 credit points, where 1 semester subject = 4 credit points. It is a semesterised degree, internally assessed and externally moderated. The 8 unit DipMin is a distinct qualification, but it also forms the first year of a 24 unit Bachelor of Ministry. The DipMin needs to be completed in four years, so a student must complete at least one unit each semester.
Most of the units below are also offered by distance. We are hoping eventually to offer all our units by on-line distance as well as attendance modes.
The Diploma of Ministry is a fully accredited course through the Australian College of Theology. As such, all students are eligible for FEE-HELP.
There are 20 ACT teaching colleges throughout Australia. Units can be completed at any of these colleges and credited towards the GradDip at Malyon. Some ACT colleges will offer further distance units
Suggested Units
The course requires both Old Testament and both New Testament Units (16 credit points) plus one Christian Thought (4 credit points), plus 2 Ministry and Practice (8 credit points) and then a final elective (4 credit points) from any field. This is not an exhaustive list but gives a good idea of the many available options
| Code | Subject Description |
| *Old Testament (2 units) |
OT301 Old Testament Foundations and OT302 Old Testament Prophets and Writings (both available by distance) |
| *New Testament (2 units) |
NT301 Content & Setting of Gospel Tradition and NT302 Early New Testament Church (both available by distance) |
| *Christian Thought (1 unit) |
PE310 Christian Worldview or PC330 Christian Spirituality or PE301 Introduction to Christian Ethics, PE420 Christian Apologetics (all available by distance) |
| CH305 Early Church History (30-451) or CH424 Reformation in Europe and Britain (both available by distance) | |
| TH401/402/403/404 Theology Units are also possible but not available by distance - attendance only | |
| Ministry & Practice (2 units) |
PC403 Pastoral Skills and Methods, PC421 Theology for Everyday life, EM324 Evangelism, DM310 Foundations for Youth Ministry, PC447 Introductory Preaching, PC301 Ministry Formation, PC315 Christian Worship (all available by distance) |
| A range of other units is available by attendance only - see individual semester timetables each year |
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| Other Units | Introduction to New Testament Greek A Field Education unit is also a possibility |
Study Options
